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# Vintage Rap Crew Graphics
The Honkey Kong 'Wu-Sciples' Print is Holy

By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-03-03 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honkey-kong-wu-sciples-print
References: [english.mashkulture.net](http://english.mashkulture.net/2012/01/30/wu-sciples-print/#more-57269) & [honkeykong](http://honkeykong.com/about/)

The Honkey Kong 'Wu-Sciples' Print features the Wu-Tang Clan gathered in a [gangster Last Supper formation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-godfather-collection), with Big Baby Jesus front and center. The ten color print is minimalistic, but created with focused detail. Each member is distinguishable and easily recognizable. The crew is pulled up to a simple table, shadowed by killer beez.

The illustration was imagined and created by Adam Hathorn, a.k.a Honkey Kong to celebrate [Wu-Tang's 20 years of iconic music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1). The raw, uncut production of the Clan inspired Hathorn. He says on his site, "The beat made me wanna punch people, much like the hard core and punk rock music that I was listening to at the time." His [tattoo-inspired compositional style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei) is slick and memorable.

Praise the Wu-Sciples and always remember -- Wu-Tang is forever.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Vintage Rap Crew Graphics:** Opportunity for creating vintage-inspired graphic designs featuring iconic rap groups like Wu-Tang Clan.
- **Minimalistic Illustration:** Opportunity to create intricate and detailed prints using a minimalist design approach.
- **Tattoo-inspired Compositional Style:** Opportunity to incorporate tattoo-inspired designs into graphic art and illustration.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate vintage rap crew graphics into their clothing lines.
- **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore minimalistic illustration techniques in their work.
- **Music Merchandise:** Music merchandise companies can create tattoo-inspired designs for merchandise featuring iconic rap groups.

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