# Hip Hop Lego Rap Gets Its Shot at Lego Album Cover Recreation By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2009-12-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-hop-lego-album References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2008/12/hiphop_goes_leg.php) & [thetoyzone](http://www.thetoyzone.com/2008/lego/20-album-covers-recreated-in-lego/) Growing up, two of my favorite things were [Lego](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-lofi-girl) and hip hop music. Unfortunately, I don’t have much time to play with Lego anymore; however, hip hop still reigns supreme in my life so I was thrilled to see that after the buzz created by the recreation of some Beatles and other classic rock albums, rap now gets its chance. You don’t have to be a Lego or even rap music fan to appreciate the spot on [recreation of albums covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-figures-mural), from hip hop heavyweights including the likes of Dr. Dre, De La Soul, Nas, Wyclef, Outkast and the Old Dirty Bastard (may he rest in peace). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lego Album Cover Recreation:** Opportunity for Lego to collaborate with musicians and recreate iconic album covers, attracting fans of both Lego and music. - **Rap and Music Merchandise:** The popularity of rap music opens up a lucrative market for merchandise collaborations with artists, including apparel and collectibles. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture Remakes:** Recreating iconic album covers using Lego taps into the nostalgia of pop culture, appealing to both music fans and Lego enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Recreation and Entertainment:** The recreation of album covers using Lego offers a unique and engaging form of entertainment, attracting consumers of all ages. - **Music and Merchandising:** The booming rap music industry presents opportunities for merchandising collaborations, such as clothing lines, accessories, and collectibles. - **Toy and Collectibles:** The Lego album cover recreation trend can drive sales in the toy and collectibles industry, appealing to nostalgic consumers and music enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Toy Block Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-lofi-girl.md) - [Vintage Puzzle Gramophones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-gramophone.md) - [Blockish Music Tour Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-eras-tour-poster.md) - [Personalized AI Album Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-album-covers.md) - [Music Video Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bts-dynamite.md) - [Rocket Set Block Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moon.md) - [Nightclub Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-jazz-club.md) - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md)