# Blame-Dodging Tanks This 'Gangsta Rap' T-Shirt Points Fingers at the Radio By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gansta-rap-t-shirt References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/464961913546084399/Gangsta-Rap-Made-Me-Do-It-Tank) This 'Gangsta Rap' T-shirt will help you avoid responsibilities for your actions. The shirt reads, "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do it," cheekily suggesting that the genre is a bad influence. Historically speaking, the rap music has come under scrutiny for overt lyrics themes of drugs, alcohol and undisguised sexuality. If you want to get a little bit naughty without suffering the consequences, this T-shirt is a funny way to escape the blame. I can't guarantee that your mom (or the cops) will buy this excuse -- after all, blaming rap music for your conduct is akin to abstractedly blaming "society" -- but it's certainly worth a shot. Ultimately, this is the perfect t-shirt for [rap music fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravado-x-dmx) and cheeky individuals everywhere who are looking for a way to excuse their bad behavior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rap Music Influence:** Exploring the impact of rap music on consumer behavior and personal responsibility. - **Blame-shifting Merchandise:** Examining the rise of products that allow individuals to shift blame for their actions. - **Humorous Escapism:** Identifying the trend of using humor to escape accountability for one's behavior. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel and Fashion:** Opportunity for clothing brands to create novelty items that cater to people who seek excuses for their behavior. - **Music and Entertainment:** The rap music industry can address concerns raised about its influence and collaborate with social responsibility organizations. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers can utilize humor and blame-shifting concepts to create compelling campaigns for various products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Graphic Tee Rap Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-tshirt.md) - [Rapper-Starring Anime Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchyroll-2.md) - [90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1.md) - [Excuse-Providing Mock Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-cant-can.md) - [Rap Group-Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-sea-2.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Cannabis Strains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-row-records-cannabis.md)