Kobe Bryant was a visionary. Bryant envisioned many lanes for himself and it appears launching a sneaker brand might have been one. Venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar, a co-founder of Sherpa Capital who has invested in such companies as Airbnb and Uber, revealed himself and Bryant Advertisement Pishevar tweeted that he met with the Los Angeles […]
The start of the NBA season also brings a new line of Nike products to the hardwood. Beginning opening nights fans will see NBA City Edition uniforms. City Edition uniforms first started in 2017 and have evolved over time connecting with both the franchise and city. “City Edition uniforms were intended to be windows into […]
The Nike and Jordan Brand family is growing as they have announced a six-year agreement with UCLA Athletics. Nike and Jordan Brand will become the Bruins’ official athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment provider starting on July 1, 2021. “UCLA is elite, and our student-athletes deserve every resource in their pursuit of excellence. We sought to […]
A couple of weeks ago, Drake teased a new collaboration with Nike set to debut on December 18. At the time, information on what the duo was working on was slim, beyond a new logo that shined in Toronto, now we have clarity. Drake and Nike have announced the launch of a new sub-label, NOCTA. […]
Drake’s Certified Lover Boy is set to drop in January and he recently let off a small collection of clothing, but could more be on the way? Drizzy hit social media late Saturday night with a release date of 12.18.20. The reveal is a short Nike collaboration teaser, giving some shine to a new logo, […]
Drake announced that his forthcoming musical effort, Certified Lover Boy, won’t see the light of day until the top of the year. But fans will get the chance to purchase the album’s merchandise that the Toronto rapper dropped in collaboration with Nike. Fans might recognize the heart-embroidered bomber from the “Laugh Now Cry Later” music […]
The Nike LeBron 18 will bring the Zoom Air and Max Air together in a new method for Nike Basketball. The components of the Zoom and Max will work in the blend of speed and power that King James possesses. The LeBron 18 will launch on September 21 in China with the Empire Jade colorway […]
Even though Kanye’s contract with Adidas has proven very lucrative, Kanye still feels like there are some things he should be allowed to do. One of those is to wear a pair of Air Jordans. Part 1 of Nick Cannon’s interview with Kanye West recently released online. The two talked about a variety of topics. […]
Drake is gearing up for the release of his 6th studio album, Certified Lover Boy. The OVO Sound CEO released the project’s first single, “Laugh Now, Cry Later” with Lil Durk earlier this month. The video was shot at the Nike HQ in Portland, OR. The Scorpion artist has sported the athletic wear pretty often […]
On what would have been Kobe Bryant’s 42 birthday, the world is paying homage to the Laker legend. Nike on the other hand is doing more than just paying homage. To mark his birthday, Nike is launching “Mamba Week” which is a complete celebration of Bryant’s life and legacy. To kick it all off the week, they […]
Orange County isn’t the only entity set to honor Kobe Bryant later this month. Nike has announced “Mamba Week,” a week-long celebration of programming and retail launches that celebrate the Lakers legend. During Mamba Week, Nike will celebrate Kobe’s legacy and the Mamba Mentality by providing a $1 million donation to the Mamba and Mambacita […]
The second signature shoe by Nike for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Zoom Freak 2, has now been revealed. The sneaker is designed to support his unstoppable moves and make him a more effective basketball player. “What Giannis does in space is directly connected to his body proportions,” says Ross Klein, Senior Creative Director for Nike Basketball. […]
A former marketing agent for Zion Williamson is requesting that the New Orleans Pelicans Forward come clean about accepting bribes to attend Duke University. Gina Ford alleges that Zion as the number 2 recruit out of high school accepted “money, benefits, favors or others things of value” to attend Duke University last year. Ford also […]
Nike is donating Air Zoom Pulse footwear to our everyday heroes on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. Frontline healthcare workers in Barcelona, Berlin, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Memphis, Milan, New York City, Paris, and across Belgium will receive Nike kicks. The iconic sneaker brand will be tag-teaming with Sabrina Ionescu, the No. 1 overall WNBA draft pick for the New York Liberty; Joc […]
To celebrate the 30th birthday of Nike Air Max 90, Nike is rolling out innovative styles that are inspired by the original Air Max 90 silhouette. The new styles include the Air Max 90 Recraft, Verona, the 2090 and the Auto Max. The new sneakers are set to expand the sneaker conversation via innovations in the […]
Over All-Star weekend, Nike revealed the new court at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boys & Girls Club at the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. The facility was completely renovated and will be the host location of the Nike All-Star Academy. Days after the reveal of the new facility, the kids of the […]
Lawyer Michael Avenatti was found guilty on all three charges for attempting to extort up to $25 million from Nike. This comes two years after he gained widespread attention for representing Stormy Daniels in her legal disputes with Donald Trump. Avenatti was accused of threatening to “shakedown” the sportswear giant by revealing evidence that Nike […]
Nike has joined forces with former President Barack Obama by donating $5 million dollars in an effort to assist him in building the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, located on the southside of Chicago. The museum will include housing exhibition space as well as education and meeting rooms, and a presidential library that would […]
This season, Nike is celebrating the communities of New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago and the people who work to push their cities forward. Using the silhouette of the Nike Air Force 1, community members will be celebrated by the sneaker that connects sport, music fashion, art, the street and city all at the […]
Given his oftentimes “monstrous” rap aesthetic, it’s no surprise that Travis Scott would be feeling the Halloween spirit when it came around to unveiling his upcoming Nike Air Force 1 x Cactus Jack collaboration. Advertisement The spooky setting of the lookbook perfectly compliments the eclectic style of the silhouette itself. Incorporating a mix of many […]
