# Rap Lyric-Influenced Artwork Artist 'Naturel' Reinterprets Kanye West Lyrics as Works of Art By Itai Buenahora | Published 2014-03-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rap-influenced-artwork References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/03/19/kanye-west-pxxxy-one-cold-nite-in-october-naturel-prints/) & [allburgundy](http://www.allburgundy.com/) D.C.-based artist Naturel presents two rap lyric-influenced artworks that bring words to life. These visually enthralling, limited-edition artworks feature lyrics from Kanye West's 'Hold My Liquor' off his latest album, 'Yeezus.' 'PXXXY Had Me Dead' is available in 57″ x 40″ and 28.5″ x 20″ prints, and depicts a masked, inebriated woman laying down, defeated, wearing Kanye West's infamous 'Red October' Nike Air Yeezys. 'One Cold Night In October' measures in at 19 3/4″ x 19 3/4″, and depicts a collection of goods including flowers, a skull, half a bottle of liquor, and the 'Red Octobers' shoes again, all reflected off a distorted mirror. Each artwork is signed and numbered, with a certificate of authenticity included, and are each a beautifully imaginative depiction of the ingenious rapper's creative lyrical work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rap Lyric-influenced Artwork:** An emerging trend where artists reinterpret rap lyrics as visual art, providing a unique and creative way to appreciate music. - **Visually Enthralling Limited-edition Artworks:** A trend of creating visually captivating artworks with limited availability, appealing to collectors looking for unique and exclusive pieces. - **Creative Depiction of Lyrical Work:** A trend of artists translating the creativity and depth of rap lyrics into visually striking and imaginative representations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art industry can embrace the trend of rap lyric-influenced artwork to attract a new audience and offer unique pieces that fuse music and visual art. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The collectibles industry can capitalize on the trend of visually enthralling limited-edition artworks inspired by rap lyrics, attracting collectors seeking exclusive items related to their favorite musicians. - **Music Merchandise:** The music merchandise industry can explore the opportunity to expand their product offerings by collaborating with artists who reinterpret rap lyrics into visually appealing artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Affordable Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-dollar.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1.md) - [Artistic Apparel Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu.md)