# Rapper Street Sneaks The PONY Nipsey Hussle Will Keep You Looking Good in the Hood By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-nipsey-hussle References: [solecollector](http://solecollector.com/live/all/pony-top-star-low-smu-nipsey-hussle-smu/) & [pony](http://www.pony.com/blog/ponyblog/) Apparel and shoemaker PONY has teamed up with rapper Nipsey Hussle to create the PONY Nipsey Hussle Top Star Low. This is one of the best pieces of [rapper footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-disccord) that I have ever seen. The PONY Nipsey Hussle has a [smooth blue and yellow colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pewter) and has the aforementioned rapper's name on the heels. The shoe also has the [West Coast rapper's neighborhood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-adidas-superstar-ii), Crenshaw, on the tongue and in the inner sole. The PONY Nipsey Hussle looks damn good. These shoes will definitely appeal to rap fan and non-fans alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Celebrity Footwear:** The successful collaboration between PONY and Nipsey Hussle highlights the trend of celebrities partnering with brands to create unique and stylish shoes for their fans. - **Streetwear Crossover:** The PONY Nipsey Hussle represents the merging of streetwear and rap culture, showcasing the trend of fashion brands partnering with hip hop artists to create fashionable and authentic apparel. - **Neighborhood-inspired Design:** The PONY Nipsey Hussle's incorporation of the rapper's hometown, Crenshaw, on the shoe design reflects the trend of brands incorporating local and community elements into their products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel:** The collaboration between PONY and Nipsey Hussle demonstrates an opportunity for apparel brands to create limited-edition clothing items in collaboration with celebrities. - **Footwear:** The PONY Nipsey Hussle showcases the potential for footwear brands to tap into the fan base of popular musicians and create exclusive sneaker lines. - **Streetwear:** The PONY Nipsey Hussle exemplifies the growing market for streetwear brands collaborating with artists to create collectible and trendy clothing items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Textural Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-pony-hair.md) - [Charitable Horse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-kicks.md) - [Rapper Signature Dynamic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-disccord.md) - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1.md) - [Rapper-Collab Juxtaposing Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-thee-hotties.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Rapper-Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d.md) - [Collaborative Running Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornet-tusk.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Colorful Sneakrs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1906r-sneaker-7.md)