# Wu-Tang Artists The Rza Art Bombing Shows a Different Side to the Rapper By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rza-art-bombing References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2010/01/12/rzas-victory-or-death/) When you are a part of an epic rap group, you can do anything you want... and people will buy it. Remember when Coolio put out a cookbook? Exactly. So I actually appreciate the RZA Art Bombing, which is about to become available. Taking some of the most prominent and epic pieces of art work around, the hip hop aficionado replaces the faces of members of the Wu-Tang Clan. Because at the end of the day, the RZA Art Bombing ain’t nothing to mess wit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hip-hop Art Crossovers:** The increasing popularity of hip hop culture infused into art can lead to new avenues for collaborations and offer non-traditional artists to the mainstream. - **Celebrity-driven Merchandise:** The trend of celebrities creating merchandising opportunities outside their traditional industries opens new revenue streams and channels for them in the market. - **Nostalgia-based Consumerism:** As consumers continue to crave experiences from their past, merchandise and products that tap into nostalgia can satisfy these cravings and translates into profitable sales opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music:** Collaborations between music and visual arts industries are becoming more common and can lead to new opportunities for both sides. - **Art:** Hip hop culture infused into the art world creates more accessible and relatable art for wider audiences. - **Merchandise and Licensing:** Media personalities leveraging their brands outside of their traditional industries are finding success in new areas, such as selling merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rap Group Streetwear Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-wutang-clan.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md)