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Etsy is full of interesting curios and handmade items with more personality than most things you can buy in a store. The awesome products on the site get even better when they feature our favorite faces in rap music. And in the case of rap-themed pieces, Etsy artists and designers have a lot to offer for sale. From the biggest names in the game to the most iconic lyrics, we selected pieces inspired by hip-hop culture. Check out The Best Rap-Themed Items on Etsy.
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Beastie Boys Coasters
Designer: Jill Farnsley
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $25.50
Besides being Beastie Boys-themed, these coasters are even more special because of how they are made. The designer transfers the album cover images by hand and allows each graphic to fuse with the marble stone, preserving the natural shine of her material.
Jay Z Light Switch Plate
Designer: btpart
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $8.00
When it comes to home decor, light switches are one of the most overlooked items. Illuminate your home the right way with Jay Z's "diamond" sign.
Hip-Hop Royalty Nail Decals
Designer: Dope Digits
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $8.00
Get your girl these nail decals, and pay homage to the greatest people in hip-hop music at the same time. Like temporary tattoos, these premium nail art decals are water-activated and easy to apply.
Drake Fur Slippers
Designer: Mark D.
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $20.73
Drake slippers are the softest things for sale on Etsy. Let Drizzy keep your feet cozy with these hilarious shoes.
"Yoncé Taught Me" Poster
Designer: Kim Pearce
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $4.33
Unlike most items available on Etsy, this Beyoncé-themed poster is delivered as a digital file instead of a print. In addition to saving money on shipping, it enables you to print as many copies as you like, and crop it as you wish. Fill your room with Queen Bey.
Tupac Vinyl LP Wall Clock
Designer: Greg
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $45.00
This clock is made out of an old vinyl record, which has been repurposed to show love for Tupac.
Biggie Smalls, Jay Z, and Kanye West Magnets
Designer: Stephanie Harvey
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $8.00
These magnets are covered with hand-illustrated portraits of Biggie, Jay Z, and Kanye West. Deck out your refrigerator with these three kings of hip-hop.
"Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" iPhone Case
Designer: STUCHI
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $18.99
Protect your iPhone 5C from scratches with this wooden case. The made-to-order handmade case is engraved with lyrics from Ice Cube's first single off the album Raw Footage.
Biggie Smalls, "Big Poppa" and Tupac, "Only God Can Judge Me" Posters
Designer: Jasmine Phan
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $12.02
Trade your usual wall art for vivid handmade posters of either Biggie Smalls or Tupac, which come in sets of two. One poster features the artist, and the other includes a quote from either "Big Poppa" or "Only God Can Judge Me."
"Yeezus" Buttons
Designer: Marc
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $7.00
This set of four 1-inch buttons is inspired by Kanye West's 2013 album, Yeezus. The buttons feature lyrics from tracks like "Bound 2," "I Am A God," "New Slaves," and "I'm In It," set in typewriter print on a clean white background. They also include the timestamps in the songs where the lyrics occur, which are stylized like passages from the Bible.
Snoop Dogg Vinyl Wall Decoration
Designer: Chris Skelton
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $15.55
This stencil decal of rap icon Snoop Dogg (or, Snoop Lion) is available in black or gold. Let Snoop D. O. double G preside over your dinner table.
Wu-Tang Clan Pint Glass
Designer: Gracie B.
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $18.00
Etched with aluminum oxide on a pint glass is Wu-Tang Clan's iconic logo. Get this custom-made glass, and make a toast to one of the most deserving and influential groups in hip-hop history.
Classic Rap Pencils
Designer: oneupdesigns
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $8.00
These No. 2 pencils are stamped with lyrics from LL Cool J, MC Hammer, Vanilla Ice, Run DMC, Salt-N-Pepa, and Sir Mix-a-Lot. A vintage press is used to stamp the light blue text on each pencil, so each one of them is unique.
Old School Rap Pins
Designer: beekeeper6
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $6.00
These made-to-order pins come as a set. Each set contains one ODB button, one Biggie button, and one Big L button.
Tupac Pillowcase
Designer: Diana Ismail
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $14.80
If you can't get enough Tupac, consider ordering this pillowcase with the rapper's face printed on it. Made to order in either 18x18 inches or 30x20 inches, this pillowcase will let you fall asleep with the rap legend.
Hand-Lettered Rap Lyrics
Designer: Brittany Stodgell
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $35.00
These hand-lettered typographic posters feature lyrics from N.W.A., Ginuwine, Luniz, and Tupac. The ones you see here are pre-made, but you can place a custom order with designer.
Ja Rule Bathroom Sign
Designer: Amy Gunness Kathryn Gesner
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $10.00
This item is a tribute to Ja Rule and the song "Nigguz Theme." Spray-painted on recycled wood, it's an environmentally friendly and hilarious piece of bathroom decor. Nail the sign on the wall, or let it rest on top of your bathroom sink.
"So Fresh, So Clean" Rubber Stamp
Designer: Liana
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $18.00
Hearing Outkast's "So Fresh, So Clean" is a throwback to the year 2000. These rubber stamps play with and are inspired by the designer's personal experience with lyrics from popular songs of the '80s, '90s, and '00s that tend to stick in our heads.
Odd Future Mouse Pad
Designer: EclipseGiftIdeas
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $12.08
Printed all over this mouse pad is the Odd Future donut logo. As the lyrics go in "Oldie," "Um, I was 15 when I first drew that donut." A version of the donut later became one of the crew's album covers. Now that the hip-hop collective is as big as it is, the donut logo has become an iconic image.
RiFF RAFF Greeting Card
Designer: Taylor Hamilton
Click Here to Buy it Now on Etsy, $5.00
Unlike most mass-produced greeting cards, these cards by Taylor Hamilton are not only hand-illustrated but also far more versatile. This hilarious card is inspired by RiFF RAFF's Diplo-produced debut album, Mad Decent.