# Candid Hip-Hop Photography A Photographer Captures Toned Down and Candid Photos of Rappers By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candid-photo References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/06/08/gunner-stahl-portraits/) & [blog.gunnerstahl.us](http://www.blog.gunnerstahl.us/) These candid photos of popular rappers give fans a behind-the-scenes look at their lives. The normal public perception of mainstream rappers is that they tend to live extravagant lives full of [expensive jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curb-chain-collection), fast cars and beautiful women. Gunner Stahl's [upcoming exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-exhibition) will represent both their public facades and candid photos that show the real lives of these rappers. While many of the artistic photos depict the rappers as they show off money and "bling," they also spotlight them socializing with friends, skateboarding and playing with their pets. Some of the rappers that the photographer captures include Future, Young Thug, Kehlani and Sremmurd. This candid photos strip away the larger-than-life public personas that many rappers tend to have and show them living their lives in a more normal -- albeit still luxurious -- setting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Authentic Celebrity Documentation:** Candid hip-hop photography offers a trend of capturing authentic moments and behind-the-scenes glimpses of celebrities, stripping away the glamorized façade. - **Humanizing Public Figures:** These candid photos humanize mainstream rappers, showcasing a trend of humanizing public figures through raw and relatable portrayals. - **Alternative Narrative Storytelling:** The candid photos provide an alternative narrative to the extravagant lifestyles often associated with rappers, indicating a trend towards more diverse and nuanced storytelling in the music industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to focus on capturing authentic and unscripted moments of celebrities, offering a new perspective on the lives of public figures. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can benefit from this trend by incorporating more authentic and relatable content that showcases the human side of celebrities, appealing to a wider audience. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can tap into the trend of candid hip-hop photography by collaborating with photographers and rappers to create campaigns that celebrate authenticity and real-life experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cosmic-Themed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmicthemed-art-exhibition.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Artist-Centric Networking Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-x-snipes.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-by-gunna-collection.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md)