# Eminem's Charity By Gentletouchee | Published 2006-09-18 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eminems-charity References: [bossyswankyfantabolous.blogspot](http://bossyswankyfantabolous.blogspot.com/2006/09/eminems-charity.html) An auction of limited-edition [Air Max](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-day-2023) sneakers designed and autographed by Eminem to benefit disadvantaged youths around the world is ongoing on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni). Eminem has designed limited-edition uppers of eight different shoes in the Air Max series. Only 8 full sets of the footwear (64 pairs of shoes in total), will be produced before they are auctioned off over a period of 4 weeks, starting August 31st. All pairs will be numbered and autographed by Eminem making them true collector's items in every sense. 100% of the auction proceeds will go to the [Marshall Mathers Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-from-awake-ny) and UNHCR's ninemillion.org campaign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Limited-edition Sneaker Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands and celebrities to collaborate on exclusive sneaker designs for charitable causes. - **Celebrity Autographed Merchandise:** Potential for celebrities to create autographed merchandise to raise funds for charitable organizations. - **Charitable Auctions on Online Platforms:** Online platforms can provide a convenient and accessible way to host charity auctions for unique items like limited-edition sneakers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with celebrities to create limited-edition sneakers for charitable initiatives. - **Entertainment and Celebrity:** Celebrities from various industries can use their influence to promote and create autographed merchandise for charitable causes. - **E-commerce and Online Marketplaces:** Online platforms and marketplaces can facilitate the auctioning and selling of exclusive items to raise funds for charity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Horse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-kicks.md) - [Rapper-Collab Juxtaposing Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-thee-hotties.md) - [3D Metaverse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebit.md) - [Sneaker Culture Radio Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-day-2023.md) - [Gradient Tonal Limited Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorenzog-2.md) - [Charitable Digital Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-auction.md) - [Iconic Sneaker Anniversaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-day-1.md) - [Sleek Footwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-1000.md) - [Patient-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doernbecher-freestyle.md)