Hip Hop on Slots: Top Hip Hop-Themed Slots That Just Work
Hip hop has found a new home, Slots—and it gives you that light bulb moment of, “Why wasn’t this made sooner?” Still, Slots are the furthest thing from Hip Hop, so why do they seem to gel so well? It has to do with the shared rhythm (instrumentals), bold visuals, and, of course, the endearing swagger.
How Music-Themed Slots Became a Thing
As you may well know, slots were traditionally a jolly section of the casino. They still are, but adding pop culture and other influences has made them even more fun. Music is one of the facets of pop culture we carry virtually everywhere.
Slot providers must have thought, “Heck, why not have more music than just the background jingle?” While it’s hard to say which were the very first music-themed slots, Karaoke Party by Microgaming (released in 2010) was among the pioneers in the category.
Kiss and Jimi Hendrix slots came soon after, celebrating the iconic guitarists (in music and imagery). And fans loved it, not just for the music—these are the highest RTP slots, meaning you get the best of both fun and rewards. Having done so well, slots developers started exploring other music genres, including hip hop.
Hip-Hop-Themed Slots You Should Play
With music being accepted as a theme for slots, it was time to unleash a slew of new titles. Game providers really put some elbow grease into some of these, even referring to events hip-hop fans know to have happened. So, without further ado, here are the best hip-hop slots to spin the reels on.
Pimped
Cue Pimped, a hilarious take on 50 Cent and Snoop Dog’s 2003 release P.I.M.P. that just sets off his catchphrase “Let it rain yo!” The game is set in a swanky hotel’s penthouse suite overlooking a city’s beautiful skyline.
Snoop Dogg’s long-flowing perm during this era is one thing the slot pokes fun at that will have you crack a laugh. The theme on this slot brings back so many memories, you should probably spin the reels on this one.
Not taking itself too seriously, the slot simply pays homage to the luxurious lifestyle we are used to from the genre.
Hip Hop Panda
Pandas are so cute and adorable that they can pull off anything from Kung Fu to Hip Hop. Modeled after Hip Hop Panda, the mythical rapping panda that beat everybody in the biggest club competition, it follows his life rocking the mic.
Here, Hip Hop Panda flashes huge jewelry, clad in the classic hip-hop attire that is a baggy tracksuit. For a harmless take on the genre, the anthropomorphic panda looks energized and fun to hang out with.
Top Dawgs
Top Dawgs leans into the nostalgia of living in the golden era of hip-hop. The slot takes on the East Coast vs West Coast feud that took over hip hop in the late 90s but strayed just enough from it to remove suspicion.
On the slot, you have the palm-lined roads of South Central LA with all the “top Dawgs” on the reels. With Top Dawgs, you can tell that the slot is not really trying too hard but does enough to pass off for a made-for-MTV video.
Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild
A slot about the laid-back West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild makes for some interesting gameplay. The slot is based on a game show by the same name that aired on TNT and TBS. You will find lots of Snoop-inspired bonuses in the game as it focuses more on the excitement of playing than anything else. It is based on the time Snoop Dogg spent on the game show. This slot gives just enough to remain on the periphery of hip-hop-themed slots.
Hip Hop to the World: Taking the Culture Across Borders
Hip-hop is a genre that is bound to keep spreading to more and more parts of the world and in different ways. Slots are a great way to express some of the culture. If you enjoy spinning the reels every once in a while, then these are the titles to look for.
About the Author
Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.
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