# Temporary Rapper Tattoos Jam Jar Shop's Kanye West Tattoos Celebrate the Controversial Artist By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-03-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapper-tattoos References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/268616397/12-kanye-west-illustrated-temporary?ref=related-0) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamJarShop?ref=l2-shop-info-name) Jam Jar Shop's temporary rapper tattoos celebrate the many expressions of Kanye West. The musician, [fashion designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-dollar) and visionary is commemorated with this illustrated tattoo set that features 12 [temporary tattoo transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-oral-tattoos). Each hand-illustrated item features a different Kanye West expression and will appeal to die-hard [hip hop fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1). In addition to his star-studded fashion presentation and Life of Pablo album release, West recently met with IKEA reps, leaving fans dreaming of a possible design collaboration between the two. Priced at an affordable rate, these fun tattoo transfers are ideal for future Kanye concerts and are a quirky and memorable gift item. Appealing to Kanye fans of all ages, the illustrated tattoo transfers are a great way to showcase one's love for the controversial star. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Temporary Rapper Tattoos:** A growing trend in the fashion industry is the sale of temporary tattoos inspired by popular musicians like Kanye West, creating opportunities for pop-up shops and collaborations with music festivals. - **Rapper-inspired Fashion:** The trend of rapper-inspired fashion continues to grow with artists like Kanye West partnering with major brands, paving the way for niche fashion brands to create affordable limited edition collections for fans. - **Artist-driven Merchandise:** Artists like Kanye West are expanding their brand and revenue streams by creating artist-driven merchandise such as temporary tattoos, creating opportunities for third-party merchandise vendors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and pop-up shops are tapping into the growing trend of temporary rapper tattoos, offering a new way for fans to show support for their favorite artists. - **Music:** The music industry is creating new sources of revenue by partnering with merchandise vendors to create artist-inspired merchandise such as temporary tattoos. - **Retail:** Retailers are capitalizing on the popularity of rapper-inspired fashion by offering affordable limited edition collections, building on the success of collaborations between artists and major brands like Kanye West and Adidas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Supermarket Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialbuy-temporary-tattoos.md) - [Condiment Tattoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tattoo-bottle.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md) - [Affordable Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-dollar.md)