# Rugged Rapper Kicks (UPDATE) Prodigy of Mobb Deep Collaborates with Supra on Two New Sneakers By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-11-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prodigy-of-mobb-deep References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/11/16/mobb-deep-x-supra-infamous-pack/) "I don't want to look like everybody else," says Prodigy of Mobb Deep in the promotional clip for his new Backwood and Bandit collaborations with Supra. The Backwood is shown in a grey-scale camouflage color way that is inspired by Mobb Deep's early affinity for army attire. The boot-like look also references the New York centric tradition of [work boot fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-pro-x-pabst-blue-ribbon). The Bandit is more sneaker than boot, but also draws on the [camouflage style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-x-timberland). However, with a white trim on the sole, The Bandit has a cleaner, more refined style. The collaboration with Prodigy of Mobb Deep and Supra is another step in the colliding worlds of [hip hop and skate culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sb-dunk-low-3). With Supra being a long established skater brand, it is fitting they collaborated with Prodigy of Mobb Deep who is a veteran in hip hop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Hip Hop-skate Culture Collaboration:** The collaboration between Prodigy of Mobb Deep and Supra showcases the growing convergence of hip hop and skate culture, presenting opportunities for cross-promotion and merchandising. - **Army-inspired Footwear:** The Backwood and Bandit sneakers, inspired by Mobb Deep's affinity for army attire, tap into the trend of rugged and military-inspired fashion, offering opportunities for streetwear brands and manufacturers. - **Refined Camouflage Style:** The Bandit sneakers with their cleaner and more refined style, featuring white trim on the sole, present an opportunity for fashion-forward sneaker brands to offer a fresh take on the classic camouflage design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboarding Apparel:** Skateboarding apparel brands can capitalize on the hip hop-skate culture collaboration trend by releasing co-branded merchandise that appeals to both skateboarding and hip hop communities. - **Streetwear Fashion:** Streetwear fashion brands can leverage the popularity of rugged and military-inspired fashion by incorporating army-inspired footwear into their collections, catering to the demand for urban-inspired styles. - **Sneaker Manufacturing:** Sneaker manufacturers can explore the refined camouflage style trend by incorporating elements of cleaner design and white trim into their sneakers, offering a fresh and modern twist on the traditional camouflage pattern. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Rapper-Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d.md) - [Rapper Signature Dynamic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-disccord.md) - [Dynamic Textural Collaborative Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thug-club-1.md) - [Prickly Monochromatic Sleek Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mostro-3d-1.md) - [Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-pro-2.md) - [Footwear-Centric Interactive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailgrip-momint.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Bright Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-bronson-and-new-balance.md) - [Collaborative Work Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-pro-x-pabst-blue-ribbon.md)