# Pricey Rapper Kicks These Drake vs Lil Wayne Air Jordans Have a Very Exuberant Price Tag By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-wayne-air-jordans References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/9/drake-vs-lil-wayne-air-jordan-3) & [ebay](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Air-Jordan-III-Drake-VS-Lil-Wayne-PROMO-Sample-SET-13-5-DS-12-5-UNRELEASED-/221867900293?hash=item33a85b7d85&rmvSB=true) If you thought Kanye West's Yeezy Boosts were the season's hottest sneakers, you ought to check out the Drake vs Lil Wayne Air Jordans release. These covetable kicks may be minimal in their overall aesthetic but their [staggering retail price](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supervsn-x-hoka-clifton-one9) suggests otherwise. Drake and Lil Wayne are two rappers that have made quite an influence on pop and rap culture. Commemorating the rappers' iconic 2014 joint tour, the Drake vs Lil Wayne Air Jordans have finally been released. The [Air Jordan 3s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-mule-loafer) are offered in a consumer's choice of [simple black or white designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-money) -- though simple, each pair features gradient orange and yellow laces and socklining details. Though the insoles are decorated with Drake vs Lil Wayne and OVO insignia, what makes these sneakers truly outstanding is their $25,000 price tag. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-end Sneaker Collaborations:** There is a growing trend of expensive sneaker collaborations between celebrities and footwear brands that offer limited edition designs at exorbitant prices. - **Culturally Influential Merchandise:** Rappers and musicians are leveraging their cultural influence to create unique merchandise collaborations, such as commemorative sneakers, that cater to fans and collectors. - **Luxury Streetwear:** Luxury streetwear is becoming a popular trend, as seen in the high price tags of sneakers like the Drake vs Lil Wayne Air Jordans that blend premium materials with urban aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Footwear Industry:** The footwear industry can explore collaborations with popular musicians and celebrities to create limited edition high-end sneakers, appealing to affluent consumers and sneaker enthusiasts. - **Fashion Merchandise Industry:** The fashion merchandise industry can tap into the trend of culturally influential merchandise collaborations, partnering with artists to create exclusive products that resonate with fans and collectors. - **Streetwear Industry:** The streetwear industry can capitalize on the luxury streetwear trend by incorporating premium materials, unique designs, and limited availability to create sought-after products that command high prices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Luxurious Sporting Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offwhite-co-wilson.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1.md) - [Rapper-Designed Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zne-01.md) - [Money-Inspired Footwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concepts-x-new-balance-1000.md) - [Vibrant Orange Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-step-2.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [Luxury Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tie-20.md) - [Richly Green-Toned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordan-retro-1-high.md)