The 1991 Premier "The Rap Pack" Series 1 Music Trading Cards pack is a classic vintage, non-sport collectible celebrating the early 1990s hip-hop scene. Manufactured by Premier Cards in Philadelphia, PA, this set served as an underground alternative to the mainstream Yo! MTV Raps card lineup of the same era. Despite being labeled as "Series 1," a follow-up series was never released.
Pack & Set Configuration
• Pack Contents: Each standard blue foil wrapper contains 10 base cards plus 1 special insert sticker.
• The Base Set: A total of 150 cards making up the complete master set.
• The Roster: Features 69 distinct hip-hop acts, meaning most artists receive two separate cards tracking their career details, discography info, or order forms for magazines like The Source.
• Inserts: 1 of 20 different "Unstoppable" Graffiti Art Stickers featuring legendary street artists from New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Pittsburgh (such as Tracy 168, T-Kid, and Espo).
Key Featured Artists
Packs contain an eclectic mix of legendary West Coast rap pioneers, East Coast boom-bap staples, and early 90s crossover stars:
• Headliners: N.W.A (plus individual cards for Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre), Ice-T, Salt-N-Pepa, and Naughty by Nature.
• Golden Era Icons: Gang Starr, Kool G Rap, MC Lyte, GZA (featured as The Genius), 2 Live Crew, and Kid 'N Play.
• Nostalgic Curiosities: A very young, long-haired Kid Rock during his early hip-hop phase.
