Hip Hop

80's & 90's

100

First Rap solo superstar breaking through mainstream in 1985. He introduced vulnerability to hip-hop with his 1987 hit “I Need Love”.

LL Cool J

200

First female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2023.

Missy Elliot

300

Artist whose song "U.N.I.T.Y.", focused on confronting disrespect of women in society, addressing issues of street harassment, domestic violence, and slurs against women in hip-hop culture.

Queen Latifah

400

This female artist performed 6 of her greatest hit songs during the Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Fashion Show in 2021.

Lauryn Hill

500

Artist who served as both an activist and a link to the American Muslim community. He used his music to speak out against police brutality and advocate for Human Rights.

Mos Def

Fashion Influencers

100

This designer was named Louis Vuitton Men's Creative Director in 2023.

Pharrell Williams

200

First Black American fashion designer to hold an Artistic Director position at Louis Vuitton. He created the LVMH diversity panel and created collections that highlighted Black culture and social justice.

Virgil Abloh

300

He is a Rap artist who debuted his hit single "Count Me Out" during the Louis Vuitton Mens Fashion show in Summer 2023.

Kendrick Lamar

400

A billionaire artist, makeup mogul and entrepreneur, who was the face of Louis Vuitton Men's Spring-Summer 2024.

Rihanna

500

A fashion designer recognized as the 'king of knock-offs' and credited with introducing high fashion to the Hip Hop world and Black culture, notably shaping the signature street style of rap culture in the late '80s and '90s.

Dapper Dan

Name that Artist/Activist

100

Grammy Award-winning rapper and activist who is known for his outspoken views on racism, police brutality, and mass incarceration. 

Killer Mike 

200

Founded the “I Promise School” in 2018, which includes the “I Promise” charity program that helps underprivileged children. From the 550+ students in this program, 68% are African American and 28% of those are students with disabilities.

Lebron James

300

Gifted Artist with strong messages in his songs and had a stutter as a child. He is the only musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Kendrick Lamar

400

An American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, writer and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative Hip Hop, and lead role in the 1998 independent film, Slam.

Saul Stacey Williams

500

Artist who collaborated with Pharrell Williams for his debut collection, featuring embroidered and stamped renditions of his artwork on luxury leather goods and clothing by Louis Vuitton.

Henry Taylor

 

LGBTQ+

100

Artist known for thanking the LGBTQ+ community for inspiring the musical genre behind the Renaissance album and recently partnered with Louis Vuitton for custom-designed tour outfits.

Beyonce

200

Young American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Austell, Georgia.  Best known song, "Old Town Road."

Lil Nas X

300

An American singer, songwriter, rapper and actress who wore black and white suits and tuxedos to honor their parents who were janitors.

Janelle Monáe 

400

A New Orleans-based rapper and bounce music pioneer who has become an icon in the LGBTQ+ community.

Big Freedia

500

An American rapper who began his career as a makeup artist for the Hip Hop duo City Girls, and soon after embarked on a recording career with his debut single "Walk Em Like A Dog".

Saucy Santana

Hip Hop & Inclusion

100

A movement demonstrating alternate arrangements by which Hip Hop artists with disabilities can communicate. The movement uses Hip Hop music as a means of expression for disabled people, providing them an opportunity to share their experiences.

Krip Hop

200

They were paralyzed in shootings and became a rap duo who talk about the challenges of being Black and disabled.

4 Wheel City

300

An African American writer, poet, community activist and feminist who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. They are also a founder of Krip Hop.

Leroy F. Moore Jr.

400

American rapper, singer, and songwriter born and raised New Orleans. He has Epilepsy and is regarded as one of the most influential Hip Hop artists of his generation.

Lil Wayne

500

An advocate for mental health and co-founder of Keep a Child Alive (KCA), an organization dedicated to providing life-saving treatment to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

Alicia Keys