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Today in Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep Dropped Their Fourth LP ‘Murda Muzik’ 24 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / August 17, 2023

On this day in 1999, Mobb Deep released their fourth LP, Murda Muzik. Coming after a three-year pause and numerous...

Nike Announces New Nike Infinity RN 4 to Support Runners and the Planet

By Shawn Grant / July 14, 2023

Nike continues its commitment to innovation and sustainability by launching the new Infinity RN 4 running shoe. Recognizing the importance...

PUMA Reveals ‘Mixtape Collection’ in Honor of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

By Shawn Grant / July 13, 2023

PUMA, the renowned global sports company, has joined forces with Roc Nation, Paper Planes co-founder Emory Jones, and footwear designer...

MSCHF Rumored to Drop ‘Big Black Boot’

By Shawn Grant / July 3, 2023

The Big Red Boot went viral. Are you ready for the Big Black Boot? MSCHF announced a black colorway for...

Signed ‘Flu Game’ Jordan 12 From 1997 NBA Finals Sold for $1.38 Million

By Shawn Grant / June 16, 2023

Michael Jordan's game-worn "Flu Game" Jordan 12s have been sold for over $1 million. According to ESPN, the sneakers worn...

SOURCE SPORTS: Paris Saint-Germain Partners with LIDS for New Miami Store

By Shawn Grant / June 1, 2023

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), France's most successful football team, has launched a new permanent store site in Miami that will be...

All About the Hustle: Countdown to FAST Sneaks’ Launch, The First-Ever AI Footwear Company to Give Collectors One for the Shelf and the Street

By Shawn Grant / May 22, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI), while often an enigmatic buzzword, is undeniably revolutionizing industries worldwide. One striking example is FAST Sneaks, the...

Cardi B x Reebok Debut New “Mommy & Me” Video And Footwear

Sha Be Allah

May 10, 2021

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Following up after Mother's Day weekend, Cardi B and Reebok are excited to introduce the all-new “Mommy & Me” capsule footwear collection. In honor of the launch, and reflecting on recent years as a new... Read Article

Kanye West’s “Grammy Worn” Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototypes Sell For $1.8M

Sha Be Allah

April 27, 2021

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Talk about a profit margin! Music mogul and fashion icon Kanye West has sold a pair of his original Yeezys created by Nike that he wore during the Grammys sold for a whopping $1.8 million to a Music mog... Read Article

[WATCH] NY State Honors DMX With “Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons” Day

Sha Be Allah

April 26, 2021

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Following DMX's unforgettable memorial service at Brooklyn's Barclay Center over the weekend, the New York State Senate has declared "DMX Day," which will fall on X's born day, December 18. The news was act... Read Article

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Jordan Brand Unveils Zion Williamson’s First-Ever Signature Shoe

Shawn Grant

April 20, 2021

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The Zion Williamson stamp on sneaker culture is here. Jordan Brand has announced The Zion 1, Williamson's first signature shoe, which is designed for the transcendent athletic possibility of the power forward'... Read Article

adidas First All-Red Yeezy to be the Foam Runner “Vermillion”

Shawn Grant

April 20, 2021

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Red October has officially made it to adidas. Sneaker News cites the first-ever all-red adidas and Yeezy collaboration will come on the Yeezy Foam Runner, a sneaker that is completely made of recycled algae. ... Read Article

K-Swiss Announces Partnership with YG, Releases New Classic LX Sneaker

Shawn Grant

April 7, 2021

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https://youtu.be/Hl06Oeo1HLs K-Swiss has announced a new partnership with YG by launching the Classic LX sneaker available exclusively in Foot Locker. K-Swiss and YG have created the Compton Country Club ... Read Article

Nice Kicks, Amoeba Music and New Balance Partner For New Collection

Shawn Grant

April 3, 2021

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Nice Kick's partnered with Amoeba Music and New Balance to release a new collection that celebrates the original objective of being a place where fashion, music and art could all coexist. The centerpiece of... Read Article

J. Cole Wears RS-Dreamer to Nets-Hornets Game

Shawn Grant

April 2, 2021

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The Brooklyn Nets have become the hottest ticket in the NBA. A couple of nights after Lil Baby and 42 Dugg were present, J. Cole hit the Nets game against the Charlotte Hornets and wore the new PUMA RS-Dreamer... Read Article

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Nike Announces Air Zoom Greater Than Series

Shawn Grant

March 31, 2021

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Nike announces the new Nike Basketball Greater Than (GT) Series, which takes essential movement principles from hoops and levels them up through a systems-based approach in three new silhouettes: the Air Zoom ... Read Article

adidas Skateboarding Welcomes Kris Brown To Its Global Team, Rocks The New Forum 84 ADV

Sha Be Allah

March 23, 2021

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Following a brandwide announcement this past weekend, adidas Skateboarding welcomes Philly-based Pro skater Kris Brown to join its premiere global skate team. The newly released Forum 84 ADV model is suppo... Read Article

Air Max Pre-Day Introduces a New Era of Air

Shawn Grant

March 16, 2021

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Nike is launching Air Max Pre-Day, highlighting the new Air Max silhouette gives a look into the future of Air Max styles by utilizing the reductive and circular design. The new sneaker will release on Air ... Read Article

adidas to Release Exclusive Version of the Forum Sneaker for Detroit’s 313 Day

Shawn Grant

March 12, 2021

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The city of Detroit will be celebrating March 13 as 313 Day, in honor of the city's zip code. In celebration, SNIPES, Adidas, and the Detroit Pistons have come together for a co-branded mobile truck that will ... Read Article

Nike Announces New “Play for the Future” Signature Pack to Release on NBA All-Star Sunday

Shawn Grant

March 3, 2021

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With NBA All-Star set to go down on Sunday, Nike has revealed their new signature pack, "Play for the Future." The new releases are inspired by Nike's athletes' support of clean air, renewable and recycled ene... Read Article

Nike VP Resigns After Son Uses Her Credit Card To Buy $133K In Shoes To Resell

Sha Be Allah

March 2, 2021

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A mother was forced to resign from her job after her son charged close to $133,000 on her credit card. The kicker is that the son is a 19-year-old sneaker reseller and the mother is the VP of Nike North Americ... Read Article

Vans Introduces New Livestream Broadcast ‘Channel 66’

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2021

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Vans is excited to announce the launch of Channel 66, a digital live stream network broadcasting weekdays from New York City, Chicago, Mexico City, and Los Angeles to audiences around the world. Vans version o... Read Article

3 Things Elijah “Mista Bless” Torres Learned While Brokering Sneaker Collab Between Fila And Maino

Sha Be Allah

February 9, 2021

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Elijah Torres, known in the streets as “Mista Bless” has played many roles across the industry. He’s worked on ventures in music, sports, and philanthropy and is currently working as a digital media cons... Read Article

Jordan Brand Announces Russell Westbrook’s “Why Not?” Zer0.4

Shawn Grant

December 21, 2020

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Russell Westbrook will hit the court this season for a new team, the Washington Wizards. With his takeover of D.C. comes a new signature sneaker, the Jordan “Why Not?” Zer0.4. The sneaker features a colorwa... Read Article

Trae Young Inks Multi-Year Extension with Adidas

Shawn Grant

December 10, 2020

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With the NBA preseason tipping off this Friday, Trae Young will continue to hit the court in Adidas.The Atlanta Hawks star was on ESPN’s The Jump and revealed he has inked a multi-year extension with the brand... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Jimmy Butler Signs with Li-Ning, Set to Receive Signature Shoe

Shawn Grant

December 2, 2020

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Jimmy Butler really is Dwyane Wade 2.0. After becoming the on-court cornerstone of the Miami HEAT, Jimmy Butler is also signing with Li-Ning.ESPN’s Nick DePaula reports the Miami HEAT superstar will sign a mul... Read Article

King Saladeen Links with Diadora for Philly Exclusive Sneaker Collection

Shawn Grant

November 13, 2020

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King Saladeen has teamed with Diadora for a new special footwear collection that is highlighted by the Diadora Maverick and Diadora N9002. The shoes are special for Philly natives but will also appeal to ar... Read Article