Hip hop stars has found a way to make millions by
acquiring their own liquor and alcoholic brands or by getting endorsement from
liquor brands.
acquiring their own liquor and alcoholic brands or by getting endorsement from
liquor brands.
Hip hop is all about the expensive lifestyle,the women,the
foreign cars and everything shiny.
foreign cars and everything shiny.
And you probably guessed right,they drink the best and most
expensive drinks.
expensive drinks.
Like it or not,the awful truth is that hip hop stars have a Hugh influence in the
society and people always tend to patronize any brand they are affiliated to.
society and people always tend to patronize any brand they are affiliated to.
If you ain’t popping bottles,then you ain’t ballin’.
Check out the list below and share your thoughts.
Top 30 Hip Hop Celebrity Stars Who Have Their Own Liquor And Alcoholic
Brands
Brands
Lets run a quick countdown of 30 Hip Hop Celebrity stars,the Liquor and Alcoholic Brands plus liquor endorsements they are affiliated to.
1. 2 Pac -St. Ides
Before the rise of Ciroc,Gtv,Cristal and the rest,stood
those that ventured into advertising liquor.
those that ventured into advertising liquor.
2pac was one of the first in the early ’90s to advertise a
malt liquor called St. Ides.
malt liquor called St. Ides.
During the times of legendary Hiphop artists like Notorious
B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Ice Cube, the Geto Boyz and Wu-Tang Clan etc 2 Pac was
already on top of his game by advertising for a malt beverage.
B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Ice Cube, the Geto Boyz and Wu-Tang Clan etc 2 Pac was
already on top of his game by advertising for a malt beverage.
2.Jay Z- Ace of Spades
It was announced that the Hip Hop Mogul Jay Z acquired Armand
de Brignac, popularly known as “Ace
of Spades”.
de Brignac, popularly known as “Ace
of Spades”.
The liquor is produced by Champagne Cattier, and sold in
opaque metallic bottles. Armand de Brignac Gold Brut,is identifiable by its gold
bottle with French pewter Ace of Spades labels.
opaque metallic bottles. Armand de Brignac Gold Brut,is identifiable by its gold
bottle with French pewter Ace of Spades labels.
On November 5, 2014,JAY Z acquired
Armand de Brignac,According to Jay Z he made them an offer they couldn’t
resist.
Armand de Brignac,According to Jay Z he made them an offer they couldn’t
resist.
3.Jay-Z’s Cognac: D’USSE
Jigga is also affiliated to another luxury cognac D’USSE.
This cognac is a product of Bacardi.
Hov’s intention of D’usse is for a much younger and trendy
generation.
generation.
A bottle of D’usse will cost you about $44.99 bucks for a
750mL bottle.
750mL bottle.
4.Jay-Z – Armadale
Back in 2002 Jay-Z and his Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam partner Damon
Dash purchased Armadale Vodka.
Dash purchased Armadale Vodka.
And also secured the right to distribute the Vodka in North
America.
America.
5.Diddy – Ciroc
Diddy came in when Ciroc was struggling to make sales
globally.
globally.
In 2007, Sean “Diddy” Combs agreed to become a
brand ambassador for Ciroc.
brand ambassador for Ciroc.
After Diddy came into the picture,he instantly improved
sales,with the help of other hip hop stars who would advertise the drink in
their hip hop music videos.
sales,with the help of other hip hop stars who would advertise the drink in
their hip hop music videos.
Diddy’s CÎROC became a hugh success,Sean Combs sometimes
even sometimes refers to himself as “Cîroc
Obama.”
even sometimes refers to himself as “Cîroc
Obama.”
As of December 2012 Ciroc’s parent company Diageo has
reported 2.1 million cases sold as of December 2012 making it the second
ultra premium vodka in the world.
reported 2.1 million cases sold as of December 2012 making it the second
ultra premium vodka in the world.
6.Diddy- DeLeon
P.Diddy reportedly bought Hollywood’s favorite tequila
brand DeLeon in partnership with British drinks multinational Diageo.
brand DeLeon in partnership with British drinks multinational Diageo.
According to Diddy buying DeLeon made him a true owner.
Diddy owns 50% of the “ultra premium” tequila,
which sells for about $90 (£55) a shot.
which sells for about $90 (£55) a shot.
7. 50 Cent – Effen Vodka
50 cent became a minority shareholder in Effen Vodka in 2014.
Effen Vodka produced in the Netherlands and its reported
that 50 cent invested an undisclosed amount in the company.
that 50 cent invested an undisclosed amount in the company.
Fifty Cent has endorsed the product via his performances,music
videos and social media.
videos and social media.
You can get yourself a bottle of Effen Vodka for about $30.
8. Birdman – GT Vodka
Bryan “Birdman” Williams in 2012 partnered up with
Grand Touring Vodka aka GT Vodka In other to boost the sells of the premium
vodka brand.
Grand Touring Vodka aka GT Vodka In other to boost the sells of the premium
vodka brand.
Since then, GT Vodka can be seen in music videos from Cash
Money artists and some other hip hop stars.
Money artists and some other hip hop stars.
9.Rick Ross – Luc Belaire
Luc Belaire is a brand of sparkling wine from France.
Launched in 2011, Luc Belaire struggled to become one of the
sought after Rare Brut since Luc Belaire isn’t champagne.
sought after Rare Brut since Luc Belaire isn’t champagne.
It wasn’t until 2013, when Ross became the brand’s ambassador,
Automatically Luc Belaire skyrocketed in the rap game.
Automatically Luc Belaire skyrocketed in the rap game.
A bottle of Luc Belaire will cost you between $30 to $50.
Luc Belaire’s selling point is the design.
Black with highlight-pink lettering, the look emits an aura
of sophistication and Class.
of sophistication and Class.
A limited edition bottle was released with a
battery-powered, lit-up pink logo.
battery-powered, lit-up pink logo.
Apart from advertising Luc Belaire in his social media
accounts, Rick Ross has gone ahead to an “exclusive club” for rappers
co-signing the rosé,Called the Black Bottle Boys, this group includes Lil Durk
and DJ Khaled, among others.
accounts, Rick Ross has gone ahead to an “exclusive club” for rappers
co-signing the rosé,Called the Black Bottle Boys, this group includes Lil Durk
and DJ Khaled, among others.
They even have a customized Varsity jackets with a
pink-framed BBB logo.
pink-framed BBB logo.
10.Pharrel Wiliams: Qream
When Pharrell Williams launched Qream Cream liqueur,he did
so with the aim of penetrating the the female demographic with a touch of
indulgence.
so with the aim of penetrating the the female demographic with a touch of
indulgence.
According to Pharrell, a lot of adverts were using women in
their ads however no high end drink was actually made specifically for
them,hence he came up with Qream which comes in two varieties, Strawberry Crème
and Peach Crème.
their ads however no high end drink was actually made specifically for
them,hence he came up with Qream which comes in two varieties, Strawberry Crème
and Peach Crème.
” bringing indulgence back to the ladies” was what Pharell
envisioned,however the reverse has been the case.
envisioned,however the reverse has been the case.
In 2013 Producer/rapper Pharrell Williams filed a $5 million
against Diageo for screwing up his Q Qream Liquor deal.
against Diageo for screwing up his Q Qream Liquor deal.
According to Pharrell,Diageo failed to produce and
distribute ‘Q Qream’ and also the drink was marketed as a “club drink” and not the
“high-end, leisure class” drink for women he envisioned,Faulty bottles were
also cited in the suit.
distribute ‘Q Qream’ and also the drink was marketed as a “club drink” and not the
“high-end, leisure class” drink for women he envisioned,Faulty bottles were
also cited in the suit.
11.Lil Jon- Crunk Juice
Lil Jon made that alcoholic beverage famous,starting from
when he released a track titled ‘Get Crunk’.
when he released a track titled ‘Get Crunk’.
Crunk is a specific genre of hip-hop with repetitive “club
friendly” beats, which actually translates to the combination of crazy and
drunk.
When it comes to hip hop,especially The Southern Rap culture
has long been known for it’s use of Sizzurp.
has long been known for it’s use of Sizzurp.
Sizzurp is combination of medicated cough syrup and lemon
lime soda.
lime soda.
According to the makers of crunk juice,the alcoholic drink contains
natural plant extracts that can make users feel like having s*x.
natural plant extracts that can make users feel like having s*x.
Starting off the list of ingredients in crunk juice is Green
Tea Leaf, Guarana,Ginseng, Damiana (a Spanish aphrodisiac), Licorice, Horny
Goat Weed (aphrodisiac), Grape Seed Extract, Skull Cap (mild sedative), White
Willow Bark (anti-inflammatory), Milk Thistle, and Ashwaganda Root (sedative
and aphrodisiac).
Tea Leaf, Guarana,Ginseng, Damiana (a Spanish aphrodisiac), Licorice, Horny
Goat Weed (aphrodisiac), Grape Seed Extract, Skull Cap (mild sedative), White
Willow Bark (anti-inflammatory), Milk Thistle, and Ashwaganda Root (sedative
and aphrodisiac).
Well there you have it,will you like to have a taste of Lil
Jon’s Crunk Juice.
Jon’s Crunk Juice.
12.Boosie – Boosie Juice
Hip hop Rapper Boosie has decided to dellve into the world of
entrepreneurship, and his first product is a liquor called “Boosie Juice.”
entrepreneurship, and his first product is a liquor called “Boosie Juice.”
A mixture of vodka and pineapple juice with a 40% alcohol by
volume.
volume.
Boosie released ‘Boosie Juice’ last year and is hoping to
take the juice to the next level.
take the juice to the next level.
13.Ludacris – Conjure Cognac
This special Cognac was founded in 2009 by Chris “Ludacris”
Bridges and Kim Birkedal Hartmann,distilled in france under Master Distiller and
Blender Philippe B. Tiffon, Master
Blender.
Bridges and Kim Birkedal Hartmann,distilled in france under Master Distiller and
Blender Philippe B. Tiffon, Master
Blender.
While most celebrities simply endorse liquor brands,
Ludacris was actually involved in the blending of Conjure.
Ludacris was actually involved in the blending of Conjure.
One of Luda’s favorite ways to drink the cognac is with a
splash of cola.
splash of cola.
14. Dj Khalid- D’USSE
After partnership with D’usse,Dj khalid now calls himself
the D’usee DON.
the D’usee DON.
The producer partnered with D’usse Cognac with the help of
his mentor and friend, Jay Z.
his mentor and friend, Jay Z.
In 2016 he took to instagram to announce his affiliation to
the D’usse Cognac,
the D’usse Cognac,
“I spent my whole life striving to be one thing…the
best!” the We The Best hitmaker wrote on Instagram. “So much so that I created
a brand bearing the name We The Best. In staying true to my life and cloth I proudly
announce my partnership with Dussé, the best cognac in the world. I’d like to
thank my manager and partner and my brother Jay Z for the opportunity to carry
the Dussé logo to new heights”
best!” the We The Best hitmaker wrote on Instagram. “So much so that I created
a brand bearing the name We The Best. In staying true to my life and cloth I proudly
announce my partnership with Dussé, the best cognac in the world. I’d like to
thank my manager and partner and my brother Jay Z for the opportunity to carry
the Dussé logo to new heights”
He said.
15. Drake – Virginia Black Bourbon
Drake is also another player in the whiskey liquor business.
During the launch of Drake’s whiskey in Canada,it sold out,making
as much sales as Diddy made in one week in one day.
as much sales as Diddy made in one week in one day.
That was actually an initial hype because people buy
initially for the novelty of it but will soon return to proven brands,especially
when it comes to products endorsed by Hip-hop Stars.
initially for the novelty of it but will soon return to proven brands,especially
when it comes to products endorsed by Hip-hop Stars.
16. Lil kim – Three Olive Vodka
Hip Hop Femcee and Rapper Lil Kim inked a deal with Three
olive vodka far back as in year 2010.
olive vodka far back as in year 2010.
Three Olives Vodka is kim’s first liquor endorsement, here
is what she said when he was unveiled as the face of three olive vodka.
is what she said when he was unveiled as the face of three olive vodka.
“Since I’m Queen Bee and purple is the color of royalty, I’m
thrilled Three Olives has asked me to bring my flavor to the sexy ‘O-Face’
campaign for their new Purple vodka!”
thrilled Three Olives has asked me to bring my flavor to the sexy ‘O-Face’
campaign for their new Purple vodka!”
Lil Kim also holds the title of being the first female
rapper to endorse a brand of liquor over Nicki Minaj.
rapper to endorse a brand of liquor over Nicki Minaj.
17. Nikki Minaj: Myx fusion Moscato
In 2013 Nikki Minaj also delved into the liquor business by
endorsing the Myx Moscato.
endorsing the Myx Moscato.
Unlike Lil Kim,Nikki is a part owner of Moscato brand Myx
Fusion.
Fusion.
She has decided to tap into the ‘Moscato madness’ boom in
the united states.
the united states.
Priced at just $4 bucks a you can have a sip of the Myx
fusion which comes in three flavors: Original Moscato, Coconut & Moscato,
and Peach & Moscato.
fusion which comes in three flavors: Original Moscato, Coconut & Moscato,
and Peach & Moscato.
18.Jermaine Dupri – 3 Vodka
We present to you,the only vodka in the world distilled from
soy. So So Def Recordings CEO and Grammy-nominated producer, Jermaine
“JD” Dupri, became a partner and co owner of 3 Vodka Distilling Co in
2004.
soy. So So Def Recordings CEO and Grammy-nominated producer, Jermaine
“JD” Dupri, became a partner and co owner of 3 Vodka Distilling Co in
2004.
19.Snoop Dogg – Colt 45 Blast
Snoop dog became the face of the Colt 45 Blast in 2011,Colt
is a brightly colored, fruity spinoff of the classic malt beverage.
is a brightly colored, fruity spinoff of the classic malt beverage.
However in 2015, Snoop sued Pabst for breached their
endorsement deal,the company was sold and it didn’t pay him the contractually
agreed-upon 10 percent.
endorsement deal,the company was sold and it didn’t pay him the contractually
agreed-upon 10 percent.
20. Snoop Dogg – Landy Cognac
W.J. Deutsch Sprits LLC (WJD) makers of LANDY Cognac announced
in 2010 that it will launch a marketing partnership with hip-hop artist Snoop
Dogg.
in 2010 that it will launch a marketing partnership with hip-hop artist Snoop
Dogg.
Wonder why Snoop dogg was chosen?
Snoop Dogg epitomizes confidence, innovation and is known to
be the life of the party, making him the ideal choice to partner with LANDY
Cognac – a brand that mirrors these characteristics. Snoop leads the hip,
fashionable and smooth lifestyle that LANDY Cognac represents, and is sure to
resonate with the strong urban following that LANDY is rapidly growing.”
be the life of the party, making him the ideal choice to partner with LANDY
Cognac – a brand that mirrors these characteristics. Snoop leads the hip,
fashionable and smooth lifestyle that LANDY Cognac represents, and is sure to
resonate with the strong urban following that LANDY is rapidly growing.”
According to the general manager at WJD in 2010.
21.Young Jeezy- Avion Tequila
Young Jezzy’s genuine love for Tequila eventually made him
the brands ambassador.Tequila Avion has become one of the fastest
growing ultra-premium tequila.
the brands ambassador.Tequila Avion has become one of the fastest
growing ultra-premium tequila.
The Hip hop rapper displayed this appreciation by
incorporating the Avion name into his lyrics and posting throughout his
Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites which eventually caught the
attention of Ken Austin, Founder and Chairman of Tequila Avion.
incorporating the Avion name into his lyrics and posting throughout his
Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites which eventually caught the
attention of Ken Austin, Founder and Chairman of Tequila Avion.
22. Young Jeezy – Gold Bottles
From dropping a single titled “Gold Bottles” to actually
hustling and producing ‘ Gold Bottles’.
hustling and producing ‘ Gold Bottles’.
Young Jezzy has definitely carved a name out for himself when
it comes to hustling booze with Ken Austin.
it comes to hustling booze with Ken Austin.
23. Lil Flip- Lucky Nites Golden Liquor
In 2007 a company that deal with spirit drinks that goes
with the name Straight Up Brands, Inc announced Lucky Nites and decided to
collaborate with Houston’s reigning star at that time named Lil Flip with the
aim of promoting the Liquor.
with the name Straight Up Brands, Inc announced Lucky Nites and decided to
collaborate with Houston’s reigning star at that time named Lil Flip with the
aim of promoting the Liquor.
24.Camron – Sizzurp
Cam’ron and his Diplomat partner Jimmy Jones in 2004 hustled
and distributed purple cognac-based
punch called Sizzurp.
and distributed purple cognac-based
punch called Sizzurp.
25.E40- Sluricane
E-40 ventured into the liquor business way back in 2007,then
he announced a line of energy drinks called “40 Water,he also released three
wines including a red blend called “Function,” a moscato and
high-alcohol fortified wine called “Mangoscato,The wines are branded using
the rapper’s name “Earl Stevens”.
he announced a line of energy drinks called “40 Water,he also released three
wines including a red blend called “Function,” a moscato and
high-alcohol fortified wine called “Mangoscato,The wines are branded using
the rapper’s name “Earl Stevens”.
In 2014, he released a premixed cocktail beverage called
Sluricane Hurricane, inspired by the 1995 hit song “Hurricane” from
his group The Click.
Sluricane Hurricane, inspired by the 1995 hit song “Hurricane” from
his group The Click.
26.Dame Dash- Armadale Vodka
Back in 2002 Jay-Z and his Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam partner Damon
Dash purchased Armadale Vodka.
Dash purchased Armadale Vodka.
And also secured the right to distribute the Vodka in North
America.
America.
27.PitBull- Voli Vodka
Pitbull jumped into the liquor business in the year 2011.
The MC began a new partnership with spirits company Voli Light Vodka. The new
deal made Pitbull the shareholder as well
as a spokesman and ambassador for the company.
The MC began a new partnership with spirits company Voli Light Vodka. The new
deal made Pitbull the shareholder as well
as a spokesman and ambassador for the company.
28.Fabulous – Floh Vodka
The hip-hop veteran
has inked a new alcoholic beverage deal with FLOH Vodka in 2016.
has inked a new alcoholic beverage deal with FLOH Vodka in 2016.
29.Busta Rhymes – Courvoisier
Before the likes of Diddy and Jay made millions from
Alcoholic drinks,veteran hip hop rappers like busta rhymes was already in the
game.
Alcoholic drinks,veteran hip hop rappers like busta rhymes was already in the
game.
He was one of the first rappers to rap about a drink and
automatically there was an increase in sales of the alcoholic product.
automatically there was an increase in sales of the alcoholic product.
Pass the Courvoisier was released in 2012 and featured
Ciroc’s heavyweight Diddy and Qream’s Pharell Williams.
Ciroc’s heavyweight Diddy and Qream’s Pharell Williams.
30. Nas – Hennessy
For over ten years and counting Nas has been rocking endorsement deal from Hennessy,from throwing awesome coachella parties to Hennessy wild rabbit compaign,the relationship between Nas and Hennessy seem to be getting better as the years go by.
