Andre Agassi’s Nike Air Tech Challenge II is making a return this spring in a super clean “Black Lava” colorway. The iconic Nike Air Tech Challenge II is reportedly headed back to retailers this spring in a brand new “Black Lava” colorway, much to the delight of sneakerheads and Andre Agassi stans alike. The kicks feature the same eye-catching design cues as the original “Hot Lava” joint worn on the court by Agassi, but the white leather uppers have been swapped out in favor of black. Nike Nike first introduced this “Black Lava” colorway on the Nike LeBron 16...
New Balance unveils Kawhi Leonard’s first-ever signature silhouette, the New Balance KAWHI. After originally adopting the New Balance OMN1S as his go-to on-court silhouette, the Boston-bred athletic apparel company is blessing Kawhi Leonard with his very first signature sneaker, the New Balance KAWHI. Less than two years ago, Kawhi Leonard and Jordan Brand shared a budding relationship that was for sure going to provide the sneaker community with unlimited sneaker grails. However, when the two-time NBA Champion decided to take his talents to New Balance he left the basketball realm and sneakerheads in collective confusion. The New Balance KAWHI features a white mesh...
The NBA pays tribute to Kobe. Sunday night as the 69th annual NBA All-Star game got underway, a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant was naturally on the agenda as Chicago natives such as Jennifer Hudson and Common led a game-opener that would keep Bryant in mind. In addition, Magic Johnson also made an appearance to speak about his friend. “We’ll never see another basketball player quite like Kobe,” said Johnson, who also paid his respect to the late NBA Commissioner David Stern. “Scoring 81 points in one game. Scoring 60 points in his last game. And then winning five NBA championships...
Dr. Dre’s Kobe Bryant tribute aired prior to the NBA All-Star game. Dr. Dre did what he does best and crafted the perfect two-minute tribute video for his late-friend, Kobe Bryant. Since the death of Bean, his daughter, and the seven additional passengers on that helicopter, the NBA has been scrambling to pay homage to the NBA legend. Yesterday (Feb. 15), the NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, announced that the NBA All-Star MVP Award would be renamed in honor of Kobe Bryant, while Team Lebron will wear the number two in remembrance of Gianna Bryant and Team Giannis will wear the number...
Kanye West is back in his hometown of Chicago for an NBA All-Star Sunday Service performance. Kanye West returned to his hometown of Chicago, IL for a one-off Sunday Service performance during NBA All-Star Weekend. Throughout this weekend’s festivities, Kanye West gave back to the community of Chicago giving away his brand new YEEZY Basketball sneakers for free and getting free promo for the kicks as the Migos‘ Quavo took to the court in the new silhouette during the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. While Ye’s sneakers got some free publicity this weekend, the “Back To Life” producer quietly revealed that he was going...
This colorway is perfect for the summer. Back in 2019, Nike debuted the Air Max 270 React to the world. The sneaker is incredibly comfortable thanks to its Air Max 270 back heel and React midsole. The use of two separate midsole cushions made this sneaker truly unique and was a fan favorite throughout the summer months of last year. Now, in 2020, Nike is completely revamping the upper of the sneaker. With a new upper comes a new name in the form of the Nike Air Max 270 React ENG. We’ve seen a few colorways of this sneaker so...
Quando Rondo wasn’t feeling whoever threw that bottle of water at him. A Quando Rondo concert in Norfolk, VA ended abruptly when the “Safest” rapper was struck with a water bottle and he jumped into the crowd to address his attacker. Earlier this year, the Savannah, GA-bred artist released his debut studio album, QPac (2020), which peaked at the 22nd slot on the Billboard Hot 200 Albums chart. With a successful album under his belt, the 20-year-old emcee is officially on tour and enjoying every minute of it. Except for his Saturday (Feb. 15) night performance when he was hit in...
The streetwear brand debuts an interesting new collection. Supreme has shared a new teaser featuring its Spring/Summer 2020 collection that features a hologram of the late Tupac Shakur. The new clip features the Supreme logo on the hologram’s underwear just beneath the iconic “Thug Life” tattoo. The hologram then proceeds to grab a mic to perform ‘Pac’s “Hail Mary” track. The hologram in the clip can best be recognized as the same 2-d image that was featured in Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg‘s healding Coachella set in 2012. It was there that the reincarnation of Pac performed “Hail Mary”...
Roddy is No. 1…again. Roddy Ricch has returned to what’s been proving to be his rightful place atop the charts lately. This week, the Compton rapper’s Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial debut album is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the fourth nonconsecutive week after earning 79,000 equivalent album units. The project first debuted at No. 1 on December 21st. taking a leave of absence fromthe top spot a few times to make room for a few other debuts, only to return to No. 1 three more times. In its 10 weeks on...
Naomi Campbell feels herself on Selfie Sunday by sharing topless post. Naomi Campbell has been one of the baddest women in both the modelling industry and the world at large for decades and she is committed to keeping it that way. She continues to broadcast reminders that there is no age limit for when you’re allowed to feel yourself. At 49 years old, she’s still strutting down runways, slaying photoshoots and breaking Instagram with nude selfies. Campbell celebrated #SelfieSunday by sharing a topless photo of herself live from her bed. She placed a shining star emoji over her nipple...