# Charitable Rapper Apparel Akomplice's Clothing Line Funds Music Education for Kids By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapper-apparel References: [complexmag](http://www.complexmag.ca/style/2013/11/akomplice-x-joey-badass-x-j-dilla-capsule-collaboration) & [akomplice-clothing](http://akomplice-clothing.com/) Teaming up with J-Dilla and Joey Bada$$, Akomplice creates a line of charitable rapper apparel that keeps the arts alive in inner-city communities. Funding music education programs for kids, the collection boasts [graphic t-shirts and sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis) that are adorned with hip-hop inspired graphics. Giving underprivileged kids a chance at music lessons is Akomplice's aim and their latest range of rapper apparel is said to give 100 percent of its proceeds to this inspiring cause. The collection is a tribute to J-Dilla's career and includes a 45 track album in addition to its wearable goods. The record features [unreleased music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1) by the iconic rapper and aims to empower youth while giving young artists a chance to work with the star one day. Joey Bada$$ also makes an appearance on the record with an unreleased track of his own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Charitable Fashion:** The rise of charitable fashion brings opportunities for business to create clothing lines that support social causes. - **Music Education:** Music education is a growing trend that businesses can support and integrate into their marketing strategy. - **Collaborative Art:** Collaborative art projects with popular artists can create mutually beneficial partnerships for businesses and the art community. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can embrace the charitable fashion trend by creating clothing lines that support important social causes. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can collaborate with businesses to bring music education programs to inner-city communities. - **Music Industry:** The music industry can collaborate with businesses to create channels and programs to support emerging musicians and music education programs in underserved communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapper-Starred Streetwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-do-what-you-should.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Fall Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tupac-shakur-estate.md) - [Rap Group-Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-sea-2.md) - [Musician-Backed QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-castle-merchandise.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Graphic Tee Rap Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md) - [Rapper-Starring Anime Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchyroll-2.md)