Q-Tip

Q-Tip — r&b, funk & soul artist from US.

Renowned as a talented rapper, producer, and actor, Q-Tip gained fame as a member of the groundbreaking hip-hop trio A Tribe Called Quest, which he co-founded…

Influence: 64.81% Fanbase: 51.25% Trending: 71.59% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Akai • 40.75% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-09

677,764

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 16:48:33 UTC

Genres

r&b, funk & soulneo soulhip-hop & raphip hopqueens hip hopeast coast hip hophip-hop/raphardcore hip hopalternative hip hop

Biography

Renowned as a talented rapper, producer, and actor, Q-Tip gained fame as a member of the groundbreaking hip-hop trio A Tribe Called Quest, which he co-founded in 1988. Known for their socially progressive lyrics and innovative fusion of rap and jazz, the group released influential albums like The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders before disbanding in 1998. Q-Tip ventured into a successful solo career with the release of Amplified in 1999, featuring hit singles like "Vivrant Thing" and "Breathe and Stop."

In addition to his solo work, Q-Tip collaborated with various artists and produced for big names like Kanye West and Beyoncé. A Tribe Called Quest reunited in 2016 to record their sixth album, We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service, which received critical acclaim and topped the Billboard 200. Following the passing of Phife Dawg, the group performed their final concert in 2017, with Q-Tip continuing to expand his musical legacy through collaborations like the cover of Elton John's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Demi Lovato.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-09

Q-Tip maintains consistent pull among 25-34 & 35-44 audiences across UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA. The audience leans heavily male (63%), so brand cues around style and status perform well. The clearest reach is on Instagram with 10,614 avg likes per post; Instagram functions as the community touchpoint. Affinity with Akai, Mixcloud, WNBA makes streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products a simple starting line. If the goal is to create a moment that travels, this is the right lane.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Q-Tip score 1.57% — Moderate bucket.

Brand: AkaiBrand: MixcloudBrand: WNBA

Followers:677,764

Engagements:10,614

Rate:1.6%

Posts:158

Avg Likes:10,614

Avg Comments:209

Avg Views:0

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 677,764 · Engagements 10,614 · Rate 1.6% Posts 158 · Views 0 · Avg Likes 10,614 · Avg Comments 209 · Avg Views 0	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 41% 35-44: 35% 18-24: 13% 45-64: 9%	Largest: 25-34 (41%); next: 35-44 (35%)
Gender Split	Female: 37% Male: 63% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (63%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (69%) UNITED KINGDOM (5%) CANADA (3%) BRAZIL (2%) AUSTRALIA (2%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (69%), UNITED KINGDOM (5%), CANADA (3%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 10,614 avg likes/post	best engagement: Instagram 10,614 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Akai

Score: 40.75

Mixcloud

Score: 27.08

WNBA

Score: 21.53

MOOG

Score: 14.75

Pro Tools

Score: 14.16

Amazon Music

Score: 13.49

Pioneer

Score: 13.33

New Era

Score: 12.98

Ableton

Score: 12.95

Beats Electronics

Score: 10.56

SoundCloud

Score: 8.35

Sneaker News

Score: 8.02

Brand	Category	Score
Akai		40.75
Mixcloud		27.08
WNBA		21.53
MOOG		14.75
Pro Tools		14.16
Amazon Music		13.49
Pioneer		13.33
New Era		12.98
Ableton		12.95
Beats Electronics		10.56
SoundCloud		8.35
Sneaker News		8.02
CNN		7.99
ESPN		7.61
J.Crew		7.48
iHeartRadio Music Awards		7.25
Sneakerhead		6.47
Hennessy		6.39
FOX		6.24
Los Angeles Lakers		6.10
Stone Island		6.07
NBA		5.89
NFL		5.85
Nice Kicks		5.84
MTV		5.81
KARL LAGERFELD		5.35
Clarks		5.28
Verizon		5.20
Bandai Namco		5.03
Walgreens		5.02
Macy's		4.93
Spotify Music		4.85
Kickstagram		4.81
Kodak		4.67
NBC		4.46
Timberland		4.28
Comedy Central		4.20
Nixon		4.19
Sega		4.02
Warner Bros		3.99
Columbia Pictures		3.89
Paramount Pictures		3.85
FedEx		3.83
Oculus		3.82
NORDSTROM		3.70
Coachella		3.53
Dr. Martens		3.45
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang		3.40
G-shock		3.25
Gatorade		3.22