# Kanye West Sells His Head For Ad Space By Chris Skleryk | Published 2007-02-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanye-west-sells-his-head-for-ad-space References: [blender](http://www.blender.com/in_print/index.aspx) Renowned rapper Kanye West, well known for his strong, blunt opinions and trend setting style as well as his unique music, has brought yet another shocker into the game. Known to [promote anything from cars](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanye-west-to-promote-lincoln-zephyr) to fundraisers, his latest and greatest has got to be his support for Fendi. Using his head as a billboard, the Italian company paid West 10K to etch the designers logo into his haircut. Whether or not you see him as a sell out or a truly inspirational unique individual is up to you. But I can guarantee you that Fendi's sales will more than likely see an increase because of the massive influence West has over today's society, young and old. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Brand Endorsements:** This trend presents an opportunity for businesses to collaborate with influential celebrities to promote their brand. - **Unconventional Advertising:** The use of unconventional advertising strategies, such as using a person's body as ad space, can generate attention and create a buzz for a brand. - **Influencer Marketing:** Influencer marketing continues to be a powerful strategy for businesses to leverage the reach and influence of popular individuals to promote their products or services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on celebrity endorsements to increase brand awareness and drive sales. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can explore innovative and attention-grabbing ways to promote brands through unconventional advertising strategies. - **Social Media:** The social media industry can enhance influencer marketing strategies by connecting brands with influential celebrities to reach a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-dollar.md) - [Celebrity Crypto Debit Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yzy-card.md) - [Logo-Shaped French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-swoosh.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [100-Yard 3D Screen Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skkn-by-kim-1.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Celebrity-Endorsed Pill Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-x-kim.md) - [Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-your-ears.md)