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Converse & Ibn Jasper Team for One Star Celebrating Skate Style and Classic Motorsports

By Shawn Grant / May 20, 2022

The second Converse and Ibn Jasper collaboration incorporate Jasper's conversational approach to style, which is steeped in his barbershop heritage...

Puma Teams with Dunkin’ for New Sneaker Collaboration to Celebrate Iced Coffee Day

By Shawn Grant / May 20, 2022

PUMA and Dunkin' have teamed up to create a special collaboration inspired by America's favorite iced coffee, which includes two...

Joe Freshgoods and New Balance Team for JFG 90/60

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2022

New Balance and Joe Freshgoods unveil "Inside Clothes," a campaign announcing the arrival of the New Balance x Joe Freshgoods...

BBC and Reebok Continue Partnership with Zig Kinetica II in OG ‘Digi-Camo’ Print

By Shawn Grant / May 4, 2022

Reebok and Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) have announced the continuation of their long-standing partnership with the new Reebok x BBC...

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free’s pgLang Collaborates with Converse for New Chuck 70 and Pro Leather Sneakers

By Shawn Grant / May 2, 2022

Converse is partnering up with pgLang, the firm founded by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free. "pgLang for Converse" is a...

Emory Jones Introduces PUMA’s ‘For All Time’ Global Classics Platform Featuring Culture Icons

By Shawn Grant / April 29, 2022

PUMA has announced the launch of its "FOR ALL TIME" marketing campaign, which celebrates the brand's long history as a...

Allen Iverson’s 54-Point Game to be Celebrated with Reebok Answer IV Sneaker

By Shawn Grant / April 28, 2022

Allen Iverson's 54-point game is set to be immortalized in the classic silhouette of the Reebok Answer IV. Dubbed the...

Converse & Ibn Jasper Team for One Star Celebrating Skate Style and Classic Motorsports

Shawn Grant

May 20, 2022

Footwear, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

The second Converse and Ibn Jasper collaboration incorporate Jasper's conversational approach to style, which is steeped in his barbershop heritage - a communal hub where jokes, tales, and ideas are shared and... Read Article

Puma Teams with Dunkin’ for New Sneaker Collaboration to Celebrate Iced Coffee Day

Shawn Grant

May 20, 2022

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PUMA and Dunkin' have teamed up to create a special collaboration inspired by America's favorite iced coffee, which includes two limited-edition footwear versions. The legendary GV Special and the Triple ba... Read Article

Joe Freshgoods and New Balance Team for JFG 90/60

Shawn Grant

May 17, 2022

Footwear, Footwear, Hip Hop Footwear | Trending Sneakers, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

New Balance and Joe Freshgoods unveil "Inside Clothes," a campaign announcing the arrival of the New Balance x Joe Freshgoods 90/60, as a follow-up to "Outside Clothes," which debuted in August 2021. The Joe F... Read Article

BBC and Reebok Continue Partnership with Zig Kinetica II in OG ‘Digi-Camo’ Print

Shawn Grant

May 4, 2022

Footwear, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

Reebok and Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) have announced the continuation of their long-standing partnership with the new Reebok x BBC Zig Kinetica II ($150, GX1313). The BBC's take on the developing lifestyle ru... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free’s pgLang Collaborates with Converse for New Chuck 70 and Pro Leather Sneakers

Shawn Grant

May 2, 2022

Footwear, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

Converse is partnering up with pgLang, the firm founded by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free. "pgLang for Converse" is a partnership that takes two of Converse's most iconic styles – the Chuck 70 and the Pro Leathe... Read Article

Emory Jones Introduces PUMA’s ‘For All Time’ Global Classics Platform Featuring Culture Icons

Shawn Grant

April 29, 2022

Footwear, Footwear, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

PUMA has announced the launch of its "FOR ALL TIME" marketing campaign, which celebrates the brand's long history as a classic shoe. Through goods, content, and effect generated by "The Collective," a group of... Read Article

Allen Iverson’s 54-Point Game to be Celebrated with Reebok Answer IV Sneaker

Shawn Grant

April 28, 2022

Footwear, Hip Hop Footwear | Trending Sneakers, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

Allen Iverson's 54-point game is set to be immortalized in the classic silhouette of the Reebok Answer IV. Dubbed the Answer IV "54" points, the new sneaker will be released at Reebok.com and select retailers.... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: 50 Cent’s ‘Guess Who’s Back?’ Mixtape Turns 20 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

April 26, 2022

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Today in 2002, 50 Cent released Guess Who's Back?, his first official mixtape following the Power of the Dollar LP on the Full Clip Records indie imprint. It was this offering that would catapult Curtis Jac... Read Article

Raekwon, Diadora, and Foot Locker Team for Second “Community Linx” Release

Shawn Grant

April 21, 2022

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The Diadora N9002 Philly is the second "Community Linx" product from hip-hop legend Raekwon, Diadora, and Foot Locker, Inc. Community Linx is a franchise series that allows Raekwon to create product capsule... Read Article

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Nike Set to Release Off-White Blazer Low

Kim SoMajor

March 31, 2022

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Nike is preparing to release the first posthumous sneaker collaboration with Virgil Abloh. The Off-White x Nike Blazer Low is set for an April release. According to Sneaker News, Abloh aimed at "mixing lang... Read Article

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Reebok Releases “Life is Classic” to Highlight the S222 Classic Leather Range

Shawn Grant

March 25, 2022

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"Life is Classic" is a product narrative from Reebok that highlights the adaptable and timeless Classic Leather. Classic Leather, is an iconic design that has lasted the test of time, extending its legacy for ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: UFC Legend Cain Velasquez Arrested On Attempted Murder Charge

Sha Be Allah

March 1, 2022

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A TMZ Sports report has confirmed that 39-year-old UFC star Cain Velasquez has been arrested and charged with attempted murder due to a shooting at a San Jose, CA high school. According to the report, one p... Read Article

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Converse Reveals All Star BB Shift Sneaker Created for “Positionless” Basketball

Shawn Grant

February 23, 2022

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Converse announces the All Star BB Shift, the newest basketball silhouette in the brand's ever-growing array of performance offerings, designed for the next generation of Positionless basketball players who re... Read Article

Nike Celebrates Black Community with Black History Month Collection and More

Shawn Grant

February 15, 2022

Footwear, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

Nike unveiled their new Black History Month collection. These collections have been celebrating Black heritage and Black employees since 2005, with the objective of raising awareness, motivating athletes, and ... Read Article

Sneakerheads Are Turning Their Hobby into Multimillion Dollar Businesses

Shawn Grant

December 7, 2021

Footwear, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

While the market for alternative forms of investments is growing and cryptocurrency and NFTs are seen as the primary examples of it, another example which is very popular as a form of investment are sneakers. ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: PUMA Announces Multi-Year Endorsement Deal with Basketball Phenom Mikey Williams

Jason Cordner

October 29, 2021

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Five-star basketball prospect Mikey Williams has landed himself a multi-year endorsement deal with PUMA. The company made the announcement on Thursday making Williams one of the youngest basketball athletes t... Read Article

Dejounte Murray Brings the Heat With Latest New Balance 327 Colorway

Shawn Grant

October 28, 2021

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San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray is collaborating with New Balance to change the way people view the 327 models. The brand-new 327 "Heat Up" collection features the 327’s distinctive low-cut silhouet... Read Article

Twitter Roasted Lavar Ball Over Latest Big Baller Brand Sneakers

Jason Cordner

October 13, 2021

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LaVar Ball is making a comeback. Mr. Big Baller Brand himself is releasing a new line of kicks. The timing is a little questionable since he made the announcement on the same day LaMelo Ball’s new signature s... Read Article

Kelly Oubre Jr. Designs the First Installment of Converse’s “Chase the Drip Pack”

Shawn Grant

September 22, 2021

Footwear, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear

Kelly Oubre Jr. is holding down the creative for the inaugural installment of Converse's "Chase the Drip" Pack. In 2018, Converse welcomed Kelly Oubre Jr. to its basketball roster in support of its return t... Read Article

Jordan Brand and Billie Eilish to Collaborate on Two Pair of Retro Jordans

Shawn Grant

September 17, 2021

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Billie Eilish and Jordan Brand are collaborating to take aim for the sneaker world. According to Sneaker News, the new partnership will see Eilish design an Air Jordan 1KO and Air Jordan 15. The Air Jordan ... Read Article