Rock Icon Becomes Barbie's Second-Ever 'Kenbassador' - See His New Doll

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    "title": "Rock Icon Becomes Barbie's Second-Ever 'Kenbassador' - See His New Doll - Loudwire",
    "excerpt": "Rocker Lenny Kravitz has become the first musician immortalized by the legendary Barbie franchise with his own doll. Back in 2025, Mattel announced that they were starting a Barbie Signature Kenbassador Collection, which would allow more male figures to be recognized in doll form and showing specific interest in \"men who have made an outsized impact on culture.\" The first doll as part of the series was one modeled after LeBron James and now Lenny Kravitz becomes the second doll to arrive from the toymaker. “Barbie is an institution and as a kid growing up, I could not have imagined this. To be chosen by Mattel as a Kenbassador, only the second one in history, is an honor and absolutely surreal,\" Kravitz shared in a press release. Nathan Baynard, Vice President and head of Barbie at Mattel, added, “As we continue to celebrate Ken’s 65th anniversary this year, we are incredibly excited to recognize Lenny Kravitz as the second honoree in our Barbie Signature Kenbassadors Collection. From his genre-defying music to his fearless approach to personal style, Lenny uses his platform to champion individuality while empowering others to do the same. We’re proud to honor his lasting influence on style and culture through this doll, giving fans a new way to celebrate an artist whose authenticity continues to inspire generations.” Lenny Kravitz has definitely flashed as a style icon over...",
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