# Sentimental Rapper Video Games Kanye West is Set to Release a Video Game About His Mother By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-02-12 | Updated 2016-02-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapper-video-games References: [phonearena](http://www.phonearena.com/news/Kanye-West-announced-a-gorgeous-video-game-about-his-mother-ascending-to-Heaven_id78286) & [9to5mac](http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/12/kanye-west-video-game-only-one-season-3/) The world has seen its fair share of rapper video games but none are as heartwarming as Kanye West's upcoming 'Only One: The Game.' Announced at West's Yeezy Season 3 spectacle, the game stars West's deceased mother riding a winged horse among a flock of angels. Players will play the role of the rapper's mother in angel form as they guide her through the gates of heaven. Not much has been released on the game's obstacles and challenges, but the game will feature a remastered version of the rapper's well-known and sentimental hit 'Only One.' While rapper video games of the past have been used to promote industry feuds or upcoming albums, 'Only One: The Game' honors someone who played a key role in the rap mogul's success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sentimental Video Games:** There is an opportunity to create more heartwarming and emotional video games that touch on real-life experiences. - **Celebrity Video Games:** More celebrities could use video games as a way to engage with their fans and promote their brand. - **Remastered Music Video Games:** Video games that feature remastered versions of well-known songs could resonate with players and become a popular trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment Industry:** There is an opportunity for entertainment companies to create innovative and emotional experiences for consumers through video games. - **Music Industry:** Video games could be used as a way for musicians to promote their brand and connect with their audience in a new way. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry could explore new opportunities to create emotional and sentimental games that resonate with players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mom-Inspired Rap Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamarap.md) - [Album-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-country-legacy.md) - [Rapper-Themed VR Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-notorious-big.md) - [K-pop Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bts-island.md) - [Rapper-Inspired Playable Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-duty-season-5.md) - [Celebrity Crypto Debit Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yzy-card.md) - [Drag Culture Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-her-video-game.md) - [Custom Rap Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paparap.md) - [Artist-Inspired Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-gaga-1.md)