Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers

Industry Insight by 2FIRSTS Lenoa, edited by Sophia
Mar.04.2024
Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
Cross-industry collaborations in the e-cigarette industry are on the rise, with brands teaming up with celebrities for promotion.

Recently, the e-cigarette industry has seen a noticeable trend of cross-industry collaborations, with many brands opting for joint partnerships or inviting famous figures to endorse their products in order to boost brand promotion. In light of this trend, 2FIRSTS has conducted an inventory of brands using joint partnerships or endorsements to drive advertising.

 

After careful analysis, it was found that these e-cigarette brands have collaborated with a variety of celebrities, including rappers, boxers, football players, basketball players, and individuals from other fields. Among them, rappers are one of the most popular promotional partners.

 

DUMMY VAPES is endorsed by well-known American rapper 6ix9ine, and the product's logo features a cartoon caricature of 6ix9ine.

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
American famous rapper 6ix9ine using DUMMY VAPES | Source: DUMMY VAPES

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
The logo of DUMMY VAPES is the cartoon image of 6ix9ine | Image Source: DUMMY VAPES

 

Renowned American rapper Snoop Dogg has recently been named the spokesperson for the American e-cigarette brand Death Row Vapes. Prior to this, he had endorsed the e-cigarette brand LBS at the Inter-Tabac in September 2023.

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
Snoop Dogg promotes e-cigarette brand Death Row Vapes | Image source: Death Row Vapes

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
At the Inter-Tabac, e-cigarette brand LBS collaborated with Snoop Dogg | Image source: 2FIRSTS

 

Boxing champion Tyson has endorsed his e-cigarette brand Tyson Vape. Tyson's promotional efforts have sparked a trend of "boxing-e-cigarette" collaboration, with many e-cigarette brands sponsoring boxing matches for promotion.

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
Tyson endorses his own brand | Image source: vapeTyson

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
Renowned e-cigarette brand SKE sponsors boxing events | Image Source: Sportingnews

 

Slovakian renowned martial artist Attila Végh has established a nicotine pouch brand VIKA Champ, which he personally endorses and features his portrait on the packaging.

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
Renowned martial artist Attila Végh endorses the nicotine pouch brand VIKA Champ | Image source: 2FIRSTS

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
A portrait of Attila Végh is printed on the packaging of VIKA Champ | Image source: VIKA Champ official website

 

INSTA PUFF has designed an e-cigarette product that includes elements of football and is endorsed by the well-known soccer star Ronaldinho.

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
INSTA PUFF endorsed by Ronaldinho | Image source: INSTA PUFF official website

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
INSTA PUFF endorsed by Ronaldinho | Image source: INSTA PUFF official website

 

Renowned basketball player RODMAN has founded an e-cigarette brand named RODMAN, which he personally endorses.

 

Cross-Border E-Cigarette Endorsers: Rappers Dominate, Followed by Boxers
RODMAN personally endorses his own brand | Image Source: RODMAN Official Website

 

The well-known American brand IGNITE was founded by internet celebrity Dan Bilzerian, who personally endorsed and promoted the brand.

 

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Dan Bilzerian promotes IGNITE | Image source: IGNITE official website

 

Polish e-cigarette brand AROMA KING collaborates with luxury car brand Bugatti.

 

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AROMA KING and sports car brand Bugatti joint promotion | Image source: 2FIRSTS

 

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AROMA KING and sports car brand Bugatti joint promotion | Image source: 2FIRSTS

 

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