A major part of the growth of Hip-Hop has been the way that the culture connected with the global marketplace. From Run-DMC's connection with ADIDAS to LL Cool J rocking Kangol hats, branding has been a major part of the culture moving forward. After many years of rappers shouting out their favorite fashion brands on wax, it was only a matter of time before products became influenced by Hip-Hop in return. 

From moscato to M.A.C.,take a look at a few wins and losses that rap queen Nicki Minaj has faced in 10 of her recent brand partnerships.

Master P has unveiled his own brand of ramen noodles with “Rap Noodles.” Instant ramen noodles are the newest addition to the hip-hop star’s Rap Snacks line, that includes potato chips, popcorn, and cheese puffs. Flavors of Rap Noodles will include Creamy Chicken Gumbo, Hot N Spicy Cajun Shrimp, Spicy Picante Chicken, and Sirloin Steak Beefy, Complex reports. […]