Hip Hop, like every other form of music, is in an odd place right now. Rappers like Kanye West and Lil Wayne have brought this genre to a place its originators never thought it could reach: mass popularity. That being said, it's no wonder there are so many different kinds of modern hip hop finds. Everything from advertising to apparel is seeing a bit of rap inspiration, whether endorsed by a rapper or not.
Though Kanye West came out with a clothing line and there is a Tumblr account dedicated to Drake hugging people, more serious rap innovations do stand. The late, great Notorious B.I.G is still being honored over a decade after his death; veteran rap groups like the Wu-Tang Clan still get endless amounts of fan-made art and clothing created in their image. If you're a fan of hip hop, or are a bit of a noob looking to learn a bit, check out this list to see what's up.
100 Modern Hip-Hop Finds
This Music Genre Has Officially Turned into a New-Age Lifestyle:
Armida Ascano — Oct 11, 2011 — Pop Culture
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Tattoo Tour Documentaries
The Mister Cartoon Vans Mini-Movie is Riveting
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Hip Hop Hottie Ads
Vida Guerra Gets Naked for the PETA Campaign
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Random Rapper Moment Blogs
The 'Featuring Snoop Dogg' Tumblr Captures the Artist Unexpectedly
94
Self-Proclaimed Awesome Artists
Fahamu Pecou Takes Note from Kanye West
93
90s Revival Rags
The Danielle Scutt Spring 2012 Collection Makes No Apologies for its Swag
92
Animated Rap Parodies
The Dustin Glick Kreayshawn 'Gucci Gucci' Cartoons Are Memorable
91
Hip Hop-Style Photography
Armen Djerrahian Captures a Badass Lifestyle
90
Clashing Spring Collections
The Junko Shimada SS 2011 Collection Combines Patterns and Styles
89
Tribal-Stained Superstars
The Nicki Minaj V Magazine Spread Gets Painted in Star Style
88
Funky Town Photography (UPDATE)
Ricky Powell Documented the Rise of Hip Hop's Elite
87
Rapper Embrace Photoblogs
The Hugs From Drake Tumblr is Heartwarming
86
Candid Urban Captures
Julian Berman Photographs the Carefree Streets of Los Angeles
85
Rad Rap Mogul Mugs
'Hip Hop Heads' by Dale Edwin Murray Represents the Legends
84
Hip Hop Crew Captures
The Terry Richardson Odd Future Series Shows the Hottest Collective in Music
83
Hip-Hop Skater Portraits
Luka Maeder Captures the Urban Pioneers of Cool
82
Hilarious Hip Hop Memes
Comedian Aziz Ansari Creates Watch the Throne Comics
81
Dangerously Daring Designs
The Kanye West Spring 2012 Collection is the Rapper's Debut Line
80
Back Alley Hip Hop Fashion
The Rocksmith 2010 Summer Line Offers a Look for Any Personality
79
Hip Hop Promo Shirts
Stussy Seattle x Blue Scholars Tees Add Some Pumping Music Flavors to Fashion
78
Hip Hop High-Tops
The Adidas Public Enemy Attitude Hi Will Have You Fighting the Power
77
Street Cred Portraiture
Photographer Mike Schreiber Cuts to the Bone With His Hip-Hop Portraits
76
Hip-Hop Hero Headphones
The 'Chambers by RZA' Connect Rap Royalty and Sound
75
Boyishly Cute Captures
Natalia Mantini Photographs Candid Hip Hop Images are Fun and Playful
74
Rap Symbolism Generators
The Lil Wayne Metaphor Machine Tumblr Features Some Witty Lines
73
Feminine Rapper Rags
The Lil Wayne Leopard Jeggings Stole the Spotlight at the VMAs
72
Celebrity Scratchboard Art
Kent Barton Uses an Unusual Device to Create Detailed Illustrations
71
Heartthrob Tattoography
The Ryan Phillipe Shoot for Inked Magazine is More Than a Pretty Face
70
Rapper-Ready Embroidery
The Etsy 'Steotch' Retailer Creates Pop Culture Crochets
69
Sassy Sacrilegious Stitchings
Stephanie Tillman's 'What Party' Embroideries Bring the Attitude
68
Bronx Bombers Kicks
The Vans Vault MLB New York Yankees Set Next Up To Bat
67
Raw Rap Photography
Mel D Cole Documents the Hip Hop and Punk Scene in a Mean Way
66
Candy-Coated Rappers
These Snoop Dogg Cookies are Loaded With Pink Sprinkles & Sweet Detailing
65
Pop Superstar Paintings
The OS Gemeos Will I Am Illustrations are Sharp and Spectacular
64
Inner-City Portraits
Simon Wheatly Captures the Growth of a Movement in 'Don't Call Me Urban'
63
Revamped Retro Speakers
the TDK Boombox is a Modern, Tricked-Out Ghetto Blaster
62
Inked Awareness Campaigns
The Waka Flocka Flame PETA Ads Show Some Skin
61
Humanimal Rapper Blogs
Animal Pharm Turns Biggie Smalls into Piggie Smalls
60
Tune-Emitting Shoes
The Adidas Megalizer Creates Cool Music as You Move
59
Epic Rap Duo Vids
The Jay-Z Kanye West Otis Video Captures the American Spirit on Fire
58
Macabre Rapper Music Vids
The Kanye West Monster Video Adds Visuals to a Diabolical Track
57
Villainous Hip Hop Apparel
Rock the MF Doom x Veenom Shirt and Show Your Love to the MC
56
All-Red Rapper Photography
The Nicki Minaj Glamour Magazine October 2011 Editorial is Sizzling
55
Commemorative Rapper Tees
The KIKS TYO 'Tupac' T-Shirt Celebrates the Late MC
54
Colossal Hip Hop Collabs
The Blakroc 2 Trailer Previews a Legendary Roster of Rappers
53
Search Engine Hipster Shorts
The Bing Originals Kreayshawn Commercial Raps it Up
52
Hiking Boot Kicks
Nike Air Royal Mid Combines a Hip Hop Timberland Shoe Look
51
Hip-Hop Fashion Shoots
Union x Mark Mcnairy x Mos Def Photography Shows the Rapper in Full Swag
50
Rapper Headphones
Sleek by 50 Cent are for OG Audiophiles With Street Cred
49
Gambling Neck Wear
Mr. Talented Bow Tie Rolls the Dice & Wins
48
Lipstick Imprint Tees
OemaTakorr is a Clothing Brand Worn by Celebrities Like Jeremiah
47
Viral NBA Star Songs
T-Mobile 'Chuck's Remix' Ad Puts a Fun Spin on Charles Barkley's Commentary
46
Bike Beats
Roger Lima Records Natural Sounds Using His Bicycle and Conventional Kitchen Utensils
45
Satanic Social Media Games
Eminem's Bad Meets Evil Facebook Game is a Version of Hell
44
Vibrant Hip Hop Kicks
Questlove Dunk Collection is a Must-Have for Fans of the Roots
43
Twitterific Streetwear
Bape Baby Milo Twitter T-Shirts Gain Street Cred in the Social Media Scene
42
Bundled Cash Candles
The Design Glut 'Money to Burn' Candle is a Killer Way to Spend
41
Geriatric Radio Rappers
The AS&S Enkelschreck Campaign Features a Senior With Serious Swagger
40
Body-Made Beats
Levi's dENiZEN ‘We Are Music' Takes Interactive Tunes Further
39
Fruity Alcoholic Soda
Snoop Dogg Adds Punch to Blast by Colt 45
38
Rapping Pastries
Controversial Duncan Hines Hip Hop Cupcakes Ad Turns Treats Into Rap Stars
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Retro Rap Lyric Apparel
The 2Bop Biggie Smalls Sweat Lets You Relive the 90s
36
Hip-Hop Studio Narratives
The Watch The Thrones Documentary Gives Fans a Sneak Peek
35
Bushy-Haired Treats
This Afro Cookie Packaging Satiates the Stomach and Funny Bone
34
Rad Rapper Shoe Sets
The Lupe Fiasco for Vans OTW Collection Will Make You Want to Kick Push
33
Inspiring Hip-Hop Narratives
Jay-Z 'Rap is Poetry' Provides an Enlightening Insight to Music
32
Sci-fi Salute USB Keys
The Vulcan USB 2G Flash Drive Lets You Live Long and Prosper
31
Collaged Breakdancing Ads
These Belo Horizonte City Hall Ads Have Hip Hop Flavor
30
Interactive One-Hit-Wonder Apps
Sir Mix-A-Lot's Facebook App Has Your Back
29
Rapper-Loving Apps
XXL Magazine App Helps Aspiring Rappers Get Signed by Hip Hop Labels
28
Hip-Hop Headsets
'Soul by Ludacris' is the Latest Hip Hop-Electronics Collaboration
27
New Age Rap Collectives
'OFWGKTA' and 'Tyler The Creator' May be the New Wu-Tang
26
Jailbird Rapper Parties
The Lil Wayne Prison Release is Setting off Congratulating Celebrations
25
Rapper Sodavertising
Pepsi and Snoop Join Forces for Holiday Refreshments
24
Funky Fresh Cubes
Hip Hopsicles are Here, So Let the Ice Cube Jokes Begin
23
Monstrous Automotive Stereos
The 'SoundTank' Pumps the Volume with Power
22
Old School Rap-Inspired Sneaks
The Pro-Keds Biz Markie 69er Lo Has Got What You Need
21
Precious Rapper Parodies
The Matty B How to Love Spoof is Beyond Adorable
20
Beatboxing Fashion Promos
The ASOS Urban Tour in Tokyo Promotes New Collections Through Acapella
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Superstar Baby Tweets
The Beyonce Twitter Record Beat Out Osama Bin Laden's Death
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Riveting Rap Research
Hip-Hop Word Count is a Visual Tool for Understanding the Culture
17
Extreme Eat-Inspiring Beats
'Show Me Where Your Noms At' is a Deliciously Hilarious Rap
16
Cruising Rapper Commercials
Imported From Detroit Dr. Dre Ad Gives Chrysler Street Cred
15
Runway Jam Sessions
Bask in the Epicness of The Roots for John Varvatos FW 2011 Video
14
Celebrity Suitor Campaigns
The Samsung Galaxy Indulge Commercial Ups Snoop Dogg's G's
13
Chained Tablet Attachments
The Clik Clok Necklace Lets You Wear Your iPad 2 on Your Chest
12
Hip Hop School Substitutes
The Bounty Rap 'White Glove' Ad with Rev Run Ad Keeps it Clean
11
Street-Cred Composers
Josh Vietti Uses His Violin to Give Hip-Hop a Traditional Twist
10
Amazing Beatbox Videos
Learn the 4-Minute History of Hip Hop Courtesy of EKLIPS
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Rapping Reptiles
The TMNT Mashups Prove That Hip Hop Makes the Ninja Turtles Even Cooler
8
Revamped Hip Hop Scriptures
The Re-Eelease of Legendary Zoo York Mixtape Volume 1
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Hip-Hop Villain Gear
The MF Doom Dime Box is a Special Edition Offer for Fans of Mysterious Rapper
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Touchy Twitter Parodies
Josh Grobin Spoofs Kanye West With ‘Tweet Album'
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Hip Hop Guidance Voice-Overs
Gangster Directions from the Flavor Flav Navtones GPS Device
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Underground Hip Hop Art Books
Golf Wang Shows the Artistic Side of Odd Future and Their Friends
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Rap Star Charities
Diddy Gives $50,000 to Charities for the '12 Days Of Tag' Online Initiative
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DIY Speed Rapping
This Homemade Rap Video by Gatsky Will Blow Your Mind
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Gangster TV Raps
The Cast of Glee's Hip Hop Video is Undeniably Entertaining
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The Giles Spring 2012 Collection is Out of this World
Bold Biker Chick Clothing
The Julien Macdonald Spring 2012 Collection is Gorgeously Gritty
Feline Meme Desserts
These Nyan Cat Cupcakes Bring Smiles and Rainbows With Each Bite
Sheer Flowing Fashions
The Temperley London Spring 2012 Collection is the Ultimate in Glamor
Romantic Rose-Colored Looks
The Pre-Spring 2012 Collection is Lusciously Lovely
Pop Star Face Tattoos
'Rap Face Tats Go Indie' Comically Transfers Hip-Hop Ink to Other Musicians
Parisian Graphic Sneakers
Stylist Robert Verdi Customizes Vans to Look like Hermes Scarves
78 Bold Beyonce Features
From Prenatal Popstar Tweets to Sweetly Seductive Singer Shoots
Random Rapper Moment Blogs
The 'Featuring Snoop Dogg' Tumblr Captures the Artist Unexpectedly
Ocean-Inspired Shift Dresses
The Christopher Kane Spring 2012 Collection is Seaside Chic
26 Memorable VMAs Moments
From Bloody Performances and Sushi Leotards to Award Crashers
Provocative Crochet Creations
The Mark Fast Spring 2012 Collection is Full of Body-Conscious Knits
100 Meat-Made Masterpieces
From Blissful Brisket Photography to State-Shaped Steaks
Glam Gothic Garments
The Lanvin Spring 2012 Collection is Sleek and Sophisticated
Lambent Outerwear Ensembles
The Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 Collection is Spectacular and Regal
Landscape-Inspired Luxe Looks
The Dries Van Noten Spring 2012 Collection Fuses Scenery and Style
Keyboard Skulls
Maurice Mbikayi Transforms Computer Peripherals Into Human Figures
Bikini-Clad Corn Campaigns
These Oral-B Dental Floss Ads Show How Food Follows You
Chic All-American Outfits
The Balmain Spring 2012 Collection Adds a Rock & Roll Touch to Basics
Vintage Cartoon Tees
The SOPHNET FW 2011 Collection Goes Old-School with Iconic Characters
Pop Culture Produce Portraits
Delightful Icons Turn Vegan in the Verdura Character Series
Animated Rap Parodies
The Dustin Glick Kreayshawn 'Gucci Gucci' Cartoons Are Memorable
20 Young Money Finds
From Lil Wayne Jeggings to Nicki Minaj Magazine Covers
Bitter Blue Designs
The Erdem Spring 2012 Collection is Cool and Calm
Opulent Athletic-Inspired Outfits
The Isabel Marant Spring 2012 Collection is Sportswear Chic
Bear-Eared Ape Tees
Bape x Bearbrick T-Shirts Brings a New Collection to Urban Stylists
Hot Housewife Habiliments
The Jonathan Saunders Spring 2012 Collection is Retro Chic
Pest-Covered Summer Shoes
The Supreme Vans Era Flies Pack Features Flying Insects
Opulent Prairie Outfits
The John Galliano Spring 2012 Collection Goes on Without Galliano Himself
Rapper Embrace Photoblogs
The Hugs From Drake Tumblr is Heartwarming
Wacky Hybrid Art
The 'I'll Draw Anything' Tumblr Imagines Hilarious Happenings
Cutout Couture Collections
The Mugler Spring 2012 Collection was Brazenly Beautiful
Delicate Bonnet Biscuits
Bakerella Cookie Hats are a Sweet Treat on a Sunny Day
Prenatal Popstar Tweets
The 'Beyjayfetus' Twitter Gives a Voice to Beyonce and Jay-Z's Child
Social Media Star Campaigns
Tumblr Founder David Karp Appears in the Uniqlo 'NYC Voices' Ad
Monumental Model Matrimony Moments
Vogue Releases a Stunning Kate Moss Wedding Video
Headphones-Inspired Timepieces
The Beats by Dr. Dre Watch Adapts for the Wrist
Cult Character Watercolors
The Rich Pellegrino Illustrations are a Twisted Time Warp
Epic Party Sportswear Adverts
The Adidas Originals: All Originals Video Defines Good Times
Awkward Fan Photo Blogs
The 'Kanye With White People' Tumblr is Hip-Hop Hilarious
Tasty Take-Out Confections
The Burger and Fries Macaron Recipe is Topped With Everything Sweet
Sultry Belted Silhouettes
The Roland Mouret Spring 2012 Collection Showcases Parisian Elegance
Sharp and Sleek Ensembles
The Givenchy Spring 2012 Collection is Razor Sharp and Streamlined
Hip-Hop Hero Headphones
The 'Chambers by RZA' Connect Rap Royalty and Sound
Feminine Rapper Rags
The Lil Wayne Leopard Jeggings Stole the Spotlight at the VMAs
48 Jay-Z and Kanye West Innovations
From Watch the Throne to Autobiography Releases
Tweeting Birthday Tributes
The Happy Birthday Twitter Infographic Honors the MicroBlogging Site
Wacky Celebrity Candids
Steve Double Captures Musicians Acting Silly
Iconic Singer Infographics
The Monkey Week ads Feature the Journeys of Madonna and Kurt Cobain
Rock Riff Title Tees
The Elvis & Sons T-Shirt Series Pays Homage to the Finest in Music
Reality TV Chef Charts
The 'Kitchen Royalty' Infographic is a Friendly Food Competition
Rock Star Urban Headgear
Rep Artists with the LIVE NATION x New Era 59FIFTY Caps
Asymmetrical Canary Gowns
AmareSinh Spring 2012 Line Displays Expertly Cut Femininity
Hip-Hop Gin Commercials
The Aloe Blacc Tanqueray Commercial is Big City Cool
Candy-Coated Rappers
These Snoop Dogg Cookies are Loaded With Pink Sprinkles & Sweet Detailing
Pop Superstar Paintings
The OS Gemeos Will I Am Illustrations are Sharp and Spectacular
MC B-Ball Battles
The Adidas All 2012 Advert Counts Down to the London Olympics
Frosted Victorian Figures
The Oreo Sculptures by Judith Klausner are Deliciously Detailed
Transforming Wireless Headphones
The Veho VEP-004-BT Eliminates the Hassle of Tangled Cables
29 Artful Kanye West Depictions
From Illustrations to Photo Shoots, Kanye's Pop Presence Inspires
Comic Illustration Music Promos
These Kevin Tong Band Posters Add a Visual Touch to Melodies
Cookie-Infused Truffles
The Oreo Cheesecake Pops are Yummy and Bite-Sized
Compact Ambient Amplifiers
These Steinway S-Series Speakers Add Surround Sound
Superstar Suicide Music Videos
The Eminem 'Spacebound' Vid is Star-Filled and Shocking
Retro Gamer Grills
The Cartridge Grill is Inspired by Video Games of Yesteryear
Speedy Clothing Commercials
YSL Fall 2011 Video Campaign Features Raquel Zimmermann in 14 Looks
Candy Coated Smartphone Cases
The Jelly Belly Scented Smartphone Cases Flavor Your Phone
Epic Rap Duo Vids
The Jay-Z Kanye West Otis Video Captures the American Spirit on Fire
All-Red Rapper Photography
The Nicki Minaj Glamour Magazine October 2011 Editorial is Sizzling
Hip-Checked Kicks
The Alexander Lee Chang Vans Chukka Boot is Covered in a Bold, Hypnotic Pattern
Peevish Pen Commercials
The Jennifer Lopez Kohl's Campaign Features Hilarious Office Scenarios
Cheesy Mousetrap Merchandizing
Victor Cheese Wedge Packaging Masquerades as Mouse Food
40 Snoop Dogg Innovations
From Fruity Alcohol Soda to GPS Assisted Phones
Classy Female BAPE Lookbooks
Daisy Lowe for A Bathing Ape Ladies Debuts Elegant Urban Wear
26 Dr Dre Endorsements
From HP to 'Beats by Dre,' the Good Doctor is on Call
Slick Stainless Steel Buds
AKG K3003 Headphones Brings Modern Design to MP3 Gear
Sporty Hip-Hop Headsets
Powerbeats Sport Headphones is the Perfect Fit for Training Athletes
Satanic Social Media Games
Eminem's Bad Meets Evil Facebook Game is a Version of Hell
Floral Wallpapered Skater Kicks
The Luxe by Vans 2011 F/W Series Imitates Vintage Baroque
Bread Love Stories
Terry Border's 'A Slice of Life' Video is Deliciously Adorable
Free-Spirited Parisian Cruising
'One Week in Paris' Displays the Elegance of Skateboarding
Vintage Sneaker Speakers
The Nike Boombox Shoebox is a Unique DIY Project With Retro Qualities
Unwelcome Worm Campaigns
The Drontal Profender Advocate Ads Recommends Regular Treatments
Monstrous Crimson Audiophiles
Blast Music with the Monster ClarityHD Model One Loudspeakers
Mega Drifting Commercials
The DC Shoes Gymkhana Four Hollywood Commercial is Expansive
Retro Rap Lyric Apparel
The 2Bop Biggie Smalls Sweat Lets You Relive the 90s
Hip-Hop Studio Memoirs
'Watch the Throne' Session Photos Get Fans Amped up for the Album
Hip-Hop Studio Narratives
The Watch The Thrones Documentary Gives Fans a Sneak Peek
Hip-Hop Tribute Tees
Bad Boy Records x Supreme 'Biggie' Collection Pays Homage to the Late MC
Rad Rapper Shoe Sets
The Lupe Fiasco for Vans OTW Collection Will Make You Want to Kick Push
Adoring Search Engines
Google's 'What Do You Love' Service Brings you Everything you Want
Customized Console Food Carriers
The NES Lunchbox Gives New Life to Nintendo's Classic Console
Silence-Drowning Ads
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones Ad Makes You Want to Scream
Balletlike Skateboarding Shorts
Kilian Martin 'A Skate Illustration' Shows the Sport at its Best
English Holiday Homage Tees
The British Remains 2011 Summer Collection Pays Tribute to the UK
Inedible Stitched Spreads
Judith G. Klausner's Toast Embroidery is Realistic
Stone Slab Speakers
Audio Masons Present Speakers 254-26125% Greener Depending on Model
Interactive One-Hit-Wonder Apps
Sir Mix-A-Lot's Facebook App Has Your Back
Stitched Breakfast Meals
The Cereal Sampler Series Shows Judith G. Klausner Playing With Her Food
Apocalyptic City Videos
'Blind' is a Short Film That Depicts a Post-Nuclear Tokyo
Super-Powered Stereo Systems
The Mark Neumann Coliseum XLS is a Beast of a Speaker
High-Performance Sporty Earbuds
The Monster iSport Headphones Are for the Active Athlete
Personalized Social Media Stats
The Twtrland Twitter Service Makes Tweeting Even More Personalized
Mythical Fast Food Burgers
The Olympic Whopper Spec Commercial is Hilarious
Desperate Tween Tweets
'Waiting For Bieber' Documents How Intensely Fans Yearn the Star
Suave Stogie Amplifiers
The Cedar Cigar Box Powered Speakers Play Tunes in a Classy Manner
Post-Riot Tweeting Initiatives
The '@Riotcleanup' Twitter Page Brings Together Citizens in London
Whiskered Hipster Mammals
The Medicom Toy x Happy Socks Bearbrick Rocks Eccentric Styles
Instant Meal Museums
Soak Up Some Culture at the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama
Funkified 70s Earbuds
Monster 'Gratitude' Headphones Are an Earth, Wind & Fire Collaboration
Tweeting Travel Agents
'Reach.ly' Trolls Twitter to Help Hotels Find Potential Guests
Rare Rapstar Collectibles
The Ice Cube RareInk Charity Collabo Brings History to Fans
Hip-Hop Villain Gear
The MF Doom Dime Box is a Special Edition Offer for Fans of Mysterious Rapper
Neck-Bound MP3 Headsets
The Conveniently Portable Sony Walkman W260 for Those On-the-Go
Decadent Music Collab Covers
Kanye West and Jay-Z Preview the Watch The Throne Album Cover
Stitched Subway Systems
Tomofumi Yoshida Sews a Public Transit Map into an Arduino Mega Shield
Free-Strumming Plectrums
Air Picks Let You Play Like a Star Without the Guitar
Chart-Topping Crooner Creations
The Alberto Russo 'Kanye West' Picture Channels Singer's Energy