# Candid Hip-Hop Captures The 'Rappers Doing Normal Shit' Tumblr Depicts the Grandiose Stars Humbly By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-25 | Updated 2011-11-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rappers-doing-normal-shit References: [rappersdoingnormalshit.tumblr](http://rappersdoingnormalshit.tumblr.com/) I will never get sick of celebrity-inspired blogs and this 'Rappers Doing Normal Shit' [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) will no doubt occupy a nice portion of my daily time from here on out. Featuring candid images of some of [hip-hop's biggest names](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-your-ears), Rappers Doing Normal Shit illustrates the more humble moments in these grandiose MCs' lives. From Kanye West frolicking in a field with children to Tyler, The Creator enjoying a nice slice of greasy pizza, you get to see what rappers do on their off time when they aren't spitting out [braggadocio lyrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyricsinspired-ooh-campaign). More often than not, the images in this Tumblr will bring a smile to your face. Be warned though, some rappers, though they may be baking cookies or talking on smartphones, still dress more eccentric than the likes of Lady Gaga. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebrity Candidness:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the trend toward more realistic depictions of celebrities in marketing and advertising campaigns. - **Humanizing Brand Ambassadors:** Opportunity for brands to showcase the more personal, relatable side of their celebrity endorsers in order to connect with audiences on a deeper level. - **Everyday Celebrity Moments:** Opportunity for content creators and marketers to highlight the mundane activities of famous individuals to showcase their humanity and increase relatability. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Industry could benefit from incorporating more realistic and relatable depictions of celebrities in marketing campaigns. - **Social Media:** Platform users have shown an interest in authentic, everyday content from celebrities, presenting an opportunity for brands to engage consumers through social media. - **Entertainment:** Industry could benefit from creating more content that showcases the personal, relatable side of celebrities to deepen audience engagement and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapper-Starred Streetwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-do-what-you-should.md) - [Engaging Rap Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rap-trivia.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Celebrity Social Feeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bereal-1.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-your-ears.md)