10 Rappers Who Need Their Own Mobile Apps

May 14, 2013 - 3:36 pm by Chris Yuscavage

There's nothing particularly new about rappers taking over our smartphones. In the past, we've seen everyone from Nicki Minaj and RZA to Diddy and T-Pain release their own apps to promote both themselves and their projects. However, rapper-endorsed apps appear to be enjoying a bit of a resurgence right now with artists doing everything they can to create new sources of revenue. And they're getting more creative.

Recently, Snoop Lion's new photo-editing app Snoopify made its way to the App Store, just a few days after the Dress Up! Drake app started making waves on the Web. So it's only a matter of time before other rappers follow suit and release their own apps. Which rappers will it be? Well, that remains to be seen. But we can think of more than a few rapper-endorsed mobile apps that we'd like to see developed soon. Here, 10 rappers who need their own app right now.

The Rapper: Kanye West The App: Please No Photos! The Pitch: This is set to be the most addictive app OF ALL TIME! When you play it, you'll be in charge of leading Kanye West through the mean streets of Beverly Hills and avoiding obstacles like pesky reporters, nosy paparazzi, Kris Humphries and—of course, street signs. Don't come into contact with any of them or you'll make Kanye very, very upset. And you don't want that, do you?

The Rapper: Lil Wayne The App: Front Runner The Pitch: There are lots and lots of apps out there that allow you to check sports scores. If you're like Weezy, though, you're not concerned with each and every sports score. You're only concerned with the best teams in each sport. But it can be hard to keep track of which team is the "best" at any given moment. So this app does the dirty work by using stats, analysis and Lil Wayne courtside sightings to determine which teams you should be cheering for. For instance, last week, Wayne was spotted cheering for both the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies (despite the fact that he's a Lakers fan). So if you want to know which bandwagon you need to be on, you need this app.

The Rapper: Chief Keef The App: Money Shots The Pitch: Have you ever taken a photo of yourself standing next to a large pile of $100 bills? Have you ever pretended that a stack of money was a cell phone and taken a photo of yourself talking into it? Have you ever wished that you could do either of those things to impress all of your Facebook friends? Well, now you can do all of those things. This app will instantly make you $10,000 richer (child support payments not included). Thanks, Keef!

The Rapper: 2 Chainz The App: What's My Name? The Pitch: It was fun when people used to call you Crapface or Beer Bitch or whatever else they used to refer to you as in college. But it's not quite as fun now that you're working a 9 to 5 and trying to raise a family. No worries, though. 2 Chainz knows your pain. He used to go by the nickname Tity Boi until he woke up one day and realized, "Hey, if I ever want to have a real rap career, I need a better name!" So he changed his name to 2 Chainz and—voila!—he was in business. This app can you find a new nickname, too, and alert your Facebook friends about it immediately.

The Rapper: Gucci Mane The App: Where U At? The Pitch: Is Gucci Mane in jail right now? Even if you're a fan of Gucci Mane, that's a difficult question to answer. These days, it seems like he's always getting locked up for something. But it's hard to know exactly where he is at all times. Now, you don't have to worry about searching the rap blogs and getting a bunch of misinformation. All you need is this app, which will quickly tell you whether or not Gucci is a free man at the moment.

The Rapper: French Montana The App: Gimme Some Head The Pitch: You already know what Montana looks like with a big bear on his head. But do you know what he looks like with a lion's face on his head? Or what about a giraffe's head? Or what about an elephant's head? Or what about…The possibilities are endless! And while we readily admit that this would get old after, like, five minutes, those five minutes would definitely be fun while they lasted.

The Rapper: Action Bronson The App: Food Ninja The Pitch: If you've got a smartphone, then you've probably got Fruit Ninja on it. Like Angry Birds and Words With Friends, it's a certified classic. But do you still play it? Not likely. Chopping up fruits and veggies is only fun for so long. This app puts an interesting twist on it. It features former chef/food enthusiast Action Bronson chopping up meats, potatoes and just about anything else that you throw at him. Suddenly, slicing up food is fun again.

The Rapper: Earl Sweatshirt The App: Shave My 'Stache The Pitch: So you love Mr. Sweatshirt, but you can't quite get down with that 'stache that he refuses to shave, eh? No problem. The 'stache—which Earl says was inspired by former NBA player Adam Morrison—is a little bit strange. And this app lets you get rid of it. It's not as simple as just taking a razor to it, though. Instead, you'll have to play a bunch of weird Odd Future-related games and fight the mustache at the end in order to rid the world of it once and for all.

The Rapper: Waka Flocka Flame The App: Waka Meets World The Pitch: The Internet almost exploded back in March when Waka tried to holler at Danielle Fishel, aka Boy Meets World star Topanga, on Twitter. With this app, you get to finish the job. Fight Cory, take out his best friend Shawn, and then hit Mr. Feeny with a #Flockaism and tell him to STFU in order to win her heart. Fleeeeeex!

The Rapper: Wale The App: Attack of the Hypebeasts The Pitch: Everyone wants what Wale has. And what Wale has is sneakers. Lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of them. Your job? Protect them at all costs! Keep the hypebeasts away by throwing sneakers at them (yo, not the Air Mags!), spraying them with sneaker cleaner, and making 'em envious with Instagram flicks. The hype is real! We just wish this app was, too.

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