# Rapper Headphones Sleek by 50 Cent are for OG Audiophiles With Street Cred By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleek-by-50-cent References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/sleek-by-50-cent-platinum-headphones-announced-invites-beats-to/) & [sleekby50](http://sleekby50.com/) 50 Cent is getting in on the rapper headphone scene with the soon-to-be-released Sleek by 50 Cent. Sleek Audio is collaborating with the rapper to create a pair of [wireless headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eahaz100) made with military-grade metal. The Sleek by 50 Cent headphones have a range of 60 feet and can be plugged in if you find yourself low on juice. There's no word on a release date, but Sleek Audio's new headphones are expected to be priced slightly above the ever-popular [HP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/OpenAI-Frontier) [Beats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stussy-and-beats) headphones. Your move, Dr. Dre. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rapper Headphones:** Collaborative custom headphones that feature beloved and popular artists are sought after among audiophiles and casual listeners alike. - **Luxury Listening Devices:** The integration of premium materials and advanced technology into headphones provides opportunities for an upscale and luxurious market niche. - **Wireless Audio Accessories:** Technological advancements in Bluetooth and wireless functionality continue to drive the market further into the wireless accessories trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The emergence of different collaborations and designs between known brands and artists presents new opportunities for growth and customer engagement. - **Music Industry:** The collaboration between audio companies and musicians highlights the advantages of special partnerships when promoting products. - **Fashion Industry:** Collaborative designer-brand artist-focused headphones showcase the powerful merges between high fashion brands and audio companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Nostalgia-Influenced Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stussy-and-beats.md) - [Accessible Audiophile Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullcandy-crusher-anc-2-wireless-headphones.md) - [Artist-Designed Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melody-ehsani-1.md) - [Industrial Audiophile Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grado-signature-s750-headphones.md) - [Collaborative Leather Luxe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/md-mh40-headphones.md) - [Artistic Singer-Approved Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-solo-4-jennie-special-edition.md) - [Noise-Cancelling Sleek Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wh1000xm5-headphones.md) - [Industrial Precision Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeze-lcd5s.md) - [Co-Branded Gamer Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-x-minecraft-beats-solo-4.md)