# Rapper-Made Skate Games This Mobile Skateboarding Game Was Created by Iconic Artist Lil Wayne By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboarding-game References: [celebrityxo](https://www.celebrityxo.com/celebrity-xo/lil-wayne-drops-squad-up-mobile-game/) & [utilitynyc](http://utilitynyc.com/) Lil Wayne is a renowned figure in contemporary hip-hop, with his influence now extending to a [mobile skateboarding game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lionel-messi-2) that was created to celebrate his love for the sport and his hometown of Hollygrove, New Orleans. The app, titled 'Lil Wayne: Sqvad Up' can be downloaded on both [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-of-music) and Android devices and was made in collaboration with [Samsung Electronics America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-hour-skatepark). The skateboarding game is to be presented at the E3 gaming trade show -- where Lil Wayne will make an appearance and showcase a VR version of Sqvad Up. The company claims that the app is addictive, stylistically reminiscent of arcade games and user-friendly for all audiences. With Lil Wayne's massive fan base and social media following that allows him to promote the game himself, its likely that Lil Wayne: Sqvad Up will be quickly downloaded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity-branded Games:** The trend of celebrities creating branded mobile games offers opportunities for crossover marketing and generating hype around the brand. - **VR Gaming:** The rise of virtual reality technology offers opportunities for creating immersive gaming experiences that can attract a variety of audiences. - **User-friendly Games:** Developing games that are accessible and easy to navigate can appeal to a broad range of players, including those who may not typically play video games. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the trend of celebrity-branded games for crossover marketing and increasing brand awareness. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the rise of virtual reality technology to create immersive gaming experiences and attract a diverse range of players. - **Mobile App Development:** With the trend of user-friendly games, mobile app developers can focus on creating games that are accessible to a larger audience and appeal to players of all ages and skill levels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatrix-pro.md) - [Fantasy Skateboarding Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-story.md) - [Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-game.md) - [Free-To-Play Skater Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-4.md) - [25-Hour Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-hour-skatepark.md) - [Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-flips.md) - [Mobile Music Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elynixir.md) - [Atmospheric Skateboarding Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sword-of-the-sea.md) - [Rapper-Hosted Live Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-wayne-1.md)