# Iconic Rapper Playing Cards Mynority Classics Playing Cards Immortalize Fathers of Hip-Hop By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynority-classics-playing-cards References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/08/hip-hops-all-time-greatest-immortalized-in-illustrated-playing-cards) & [mynorityclassics](http://www.mynorityclassics.com/collections/new/products/hip-hop-playing-cards) The Mynority Classics playing cards are a gangsta deck of cards that feature hip-hop heavyweights. A great collector's item for classic hip-hop fans young and old, this deck of cards can facilitate a fun card game while also getting admired as a work of art -- you just have to fit in a card game in between spitting crazy rhymes. All of the drawings on the Mynority Classics playing cards are done by illustrator Sayori Wada. She uses a black Japanese calligraphy brush to create the caricature portraits of [rap superstars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravado-x-dmx). Rap legends that are featured on the playing cards include Busta Rhymes, NAS, Beastie Boys, Easy-E, [Snoop Dogg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoop-dogg-3) (or is it Snoop Lion now?), Jay-Z and Public Enemy. The Mynority Classics playing cards can be ordered online through the company's website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collectible Playing Cards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of playing cards featuring other genres of music or iconic figures from different industries. - **Artist Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with talented artists to create unique collectible items that incorporate different art forms. - **Nostalgia in Pop Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products that tap into nostalgia for specific cultural movements or eras, appealing to a dedicated fan base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new ways of gamifying popular cultural references, such as creating custom decks of cards featuring different themes. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional art techniques with contemporary themes to create visually striking and unique products that cater to niche markets. - **Merchandise and Memorabilia:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for creating collectible items that cater to specific fan bases, offering unique and nostalgic experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magician-Designed Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-playing-cards.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Cannabis Strains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-row-records-cannabis.md) - [Indie Game Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balatro-playing-card-deck.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md) - [Limited-Edition Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-playing-cards.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-playing-cards.md) - [Smiley-Themed Collectors Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-x-smiley.md) - [Rapper-Backed Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoops-high-rollers.md) - [Engaging Rap Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rap-trivia.md)