# Old School Rap Threads The Wu Tang Brand Photo T-Shirts Ain't Nothing to Mess Wit By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-25 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-tang-brand-photo-t-shirts References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/12/24/applebum-x-wu-tang-brand-danny-hastings-photo-t-shirts/) & [thebrandwutang](http://www.thebrandwutang.com) Ah, I love the Wu Tang Clan and I would happily quote some lyrics here, except that none of them are appropriate. However, the [Wu Tang Brand T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravado-x-dmx) are appropriate to share with you. Teaming with [photographer Danny Hastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboi-carti-supreme) and Applebaum once again, this time it is all about the [t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-dunk-tshirts). With the tell tale ‘Protect Ya Neck’ tag on the back, the Wu tang Brand Photo T-Shirts almost make me want to listen to some ODB—almost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Rap Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create clothing lines inspired by classic rap artists like Wu Tang Clan. - **Collaborative Merchandise:** Brands can partner with photographers and artists to create unique and collectible merchandise. - **Nostalgic Music Merch:** Growing demand for apparel that pays homage to iconic music artists and their songs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of retro rap fashion by offering a curated selection of apparel inspired by classic rap artists. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to collaborate with brands and musicians to create merchandise featuring their iconic images. - **Music Merchandise:** Brands specializing in music merchandise can expand their offerings to include nostalgic apparel that resonates with fans of classic rap artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rap Group Streetwear Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-wutang-clan.md) - [Graphic Tee Rap Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Rapper-Honoring Fall Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tupac-shakur-estate.md) - [Rapper-Backed Collaborative Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-goose.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Rap Group-Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-sea-2.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md)