Most Outrageous Hip-Hop Product Tie-Ins

Nowadays, it’s de rigeur for a successful rapper to endorse products, from iPods and cell phones to action figures and potato chips. But which products truly stretch the boundaries of what a rapper is capable of as a businessperson, and which ones go beyond good taste? And when is Hanes going to unveil the Dem Franchize Boyz-brand white T-shirt?

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1) Want to scream out “Yeahhh!” and get low like Lil Jon? Try using Crunk!!! energy drink as a mixer in your vodka. Batteries not included.

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2) The word “sizzurp” sounds fresh when rapped by Jim Jones and Cam’ron. But in reality, Sizzurp Purple Punch Liqueur probably tastes pretty nasty.

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3) The Game’s sleek-looking Hurricane sneaker will evoke fond memories of boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter or resurrect ugly nightmares of Hurricane Katrina.

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4) Want to try a foot-long Snoop Dogg? We’re talking about the hot dog, of course. You know, the meat product? ... Never mind.

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5) Hey, kids, reading a G-Unit book may make you street-smarter, but it won’t get you into college.