Editing Mascot (section)

==In music==
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Some bands, particularly in the [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] genre, use band mascots to promote their music. The mascots are usually found on album covers or merchandise such as band T-shirts, but can also make appearances in live shows or music videos. One example of a band mascot is [[Eddie (mascot)|Eddie]] of the [[English people|English]] heavy metal band [[Iron Maiden]]. Eddie is a [[zombie]]-like creature which is personified in different forms on all of the band's albums, most of its singles and some of its promotional merchandise. Eddie is also known to make live appearances, especially during the song "Iron Maiden".

Another notable example of a mascot in music is Skeleton Sam of [[The Grateful Dead]]. South Korean hip hop band [[B.A.P (band)|B.A.P]] uses rabbits named Matoki as their mascot, each bunny a different color representing each member. Although rabbits have an innocent image, BAP gives off a tough image. Hip hop artist [[Kanye West]] used to use a teddy bear named Dropout Bear as his mascot; [[Dropout Bear]] has appeared on the cover of West's first three studio albums, and served as the main character of West's music video, "[[Good Morning (Kanye West song)|Good Morning]]".

The question of whether a "hype-man" can legitimately be considered a hip-hop organization's mascot is currently an active subject of debate within academic Hip-Hop circles. However, local polling in relevant regions suggests acceptance of the "hype-man" as a legitimate organizational mascot.