Music lovers rejoice. KFC has teamed up with rapper Jack Harlow to create a limited-edition meal. The fill-up includes KFC’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich, mac & cheese, secret recipe fries, a side of ranch, and lemonade. Harlow was allowed to sample the menu at KFC in Louisville; his choices were his childhood favorites.
Harlow also interacted with the fans and took pictures at the Cobb County restaurant in Smyrna. The restaurant featured a massive mural of the rapper in its building, and a gigantic chicken bucket featuring Harlow’s face was also on display.
“When KFC asked me to create my own meal, I knew it couldn’t be just any meal. My meal brings together my childhood favorites from growing up in Louisville, the KFC Mac & Cheese, with my new go-to Spicy Chicken Sandwich (with plenty of ranch), Secret Recipe Fries, and lemonade—it doesn’t get much better,” Harlow was quoted saying in a statement.
Harlow has recently released his latest album, “Come Home the Kids Miss You,” which came out on may five and features tracks such as “First Class,” which made rounds on the Billboard’s hot 100 lists. The partnership with KFC resonates with his current success and is set to be a significant boost as he prepares for his nationwide tour in September.
The partnership with KFC saw Harlow announce in December that he and KFC would donate about $250,000 to the American red cross. These funds will go towards the relief of the people affected by the tornado that came sweeping part of western Kenturky.
The collaboration of Harlow and KFC follows a long-standing tradition of fast foods and celebrity mashups. This goes way back to 1992 when Michael Jordan partnered with McDonald’s. However, recent collaborations have seen these partnerships go beyond just implementing special meals to incorporating specifically converted merchandise like toys, bags, and apparel.
Last year, Popeyes teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion to produce a line of merchandise known as Thee Heat, including bikini tops, dog toys, tumblers, and more. Popeyes Rewards members also offered access to limited-edition merchandise to encourage more customers to download its mobile app. This strategy was also employed by the KFC x Jack Harlow collaboration.
His Kentucky roots helped Harlow pair with KFC, and Bieber’s Canadian connection connected his partnership with Tim Hortons. Bieber and Tim Hortons released three new flavors of Timbits, as well as limited-edition merch such as beanies, fanny packs, and totes in 2021. The duo also released three new doughnut flavors, also known as doughnut holes, in 2021.
On the one hand, these collaborations help simultaneously promote an artist’s work and broaden the appeal of a fast-food joint. On the other hand, they simultaneously build excitement among fans and promote the brand. For promotional product distributors, keeping an eye on the types of merch deployed in such endeavors is a brilliant idea, as it reflects the current trends and desires of consumers.
Where to See Jack Harlow Live
Harlow is taking his act on the road and is set to play several shows across the country. If you can make it out to any of these performances, you’ll have a chance to hear some of his biggest hits in person. You can purchase an affordable presale ticket to Jack Harlow’s concerts on GoodDeedSeats. They feature the complete tour dates and venues.
Where to Buy Jack Harlow’s Merchandise
While most of his products are exclusive to his website, you can buy some of his other merchandise from several third-party retailers. Wherever possible, try to buy from a retailer with a physical presence in your area. This will help ensure that you get the best deal and that Jack Harlow’s merchandise is manufactured in the United States.
Jack Harlow is a household name in the music industry. He brings much-needed positivity to the rap world, and his laid-back style is a breath of fresh air. With his new album “Come Home the Kids Miss Your” already hitting the market, we may be hearing more from Jack Harlow in the weeks and months ahead.
