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Happy Birthday B.I.G: Fashion House Luvlotts Features ‘Biggie-Inspired’ Footwear

May 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Just in time for the birthday of arguably the greatest rapper of all times, fashion house LvLotss has released their limited Biggie-inspired knee high boot. Known for her bold trendsetting designs, CEO Denika Oliver is changing the face of street fashion by merging iconic pieces with her one-of-a-kind designs. Born and raised in Baltimore MD, the bronze beauty built her brand in 2018 with the idea to make stylish shoes/clothing that have never been seen before. Her infamous Clogs-design shot her to success and now she’s a published designer taking New York Fashion by storm. Whether creating fancy footwear or her patented denim eyewear, LvLotss is fun, fashionably late, unapologetic but rich in style.

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The Source caught an early preview of the exclusive Biggie boot just in time to ask the busy designer one question….

What was the inspiration behind this BiGGie-inspired footwear?

HOPE, Newness , BRAVERY, fresh NEW BEGINNINGS , LOVE, PEACE AND WAR. The Biggie Smalls MOVEMENT started back in the 90`s and because “It
ALL started as A dream” I’m able to live out mine .. I designed these custom made BIGGIE inspired Boots with a strategy in mind STANDOUT , Be BOLD, BE courageous, BREAK THE BARRIERS ,GO AGAINST THE ODDS .. Create something so different, AUTHENTIC, FUN that iT will DEFEND Itself.. that’s what Biggie did. & To this day his Dream STILL lives on. Hip Hop culture & Fashion go hand and hand. I pray my designs will inspire and lift someone to live out there Dreams and accomplish Huge success as the Biggie Movement did for me..Thank You Biggie and Source Magazine (Special thanks to Courtney)
May both of our Legacy Continue
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIGGIE SMALLS

Check out the exclusive design below.

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First Adidas and YEEZY Restock Under New Agreement Set for June 1

May 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Adidas restock is officially confirmed. Following reports of a renewed partnership and UK page loading, Adidas India released a promotional image for the YEEZY line for a June 1 release.

The YEEZY brand is set to release the Yeezy 350 “Pirate Black”, Zebra 350s, Utility Black 500s, the Yeezy Foam Runner, and Yeezy Slides. According to Sneaker News, new Yeezy Styles never seen before will be introduced to the public.

Hypebeast, highlighted the sign of initial restocks of Yeezy products on the adidas UK website.

The report states the product pages for the YEEZY 350 BOOST V2 “Zebra” and the YEEZY 500 “Utility Black” will be of the launch. Both models can be spotted on the site by searching “Yeezy Trainers.” Currently, there is no specific date set for the launch.

News of the renewed partnership comes via the YEEZY MAFIA, a source of all things Yeezy, including his sneaker line.

Confirming the news, Reuters states Adidas CEO Bjoern Gulden revealed the renewed partnership to move some of the merchandise and donate a portion of the proceeds to international organizations.

A reported $1.3 billion in Yeezy-branded Adidas products are sitting in storage after the partnership was ended over the rapper’s antisemitic statements. Gulden stated plans for how Adidas will continue with the sale are not in place.

“What we are trying to do now over time is to sell some of this merchandise … burning the goods would not be a solution,” Gulden said.

Donating the sneakers was not an option out of fear the sneakers would reach the secondary market. Adidas stock is up 2% so far on the day. Ye would still receive 15% of the sales.

Speaking on the rapper, Culden stated about Ye, “As difficult as he was, he is perhaps the most creative mind in our industry.”

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Kanye West Files Trademark For “YZY Sock Shoes”

May 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ye, formerly Kayne West, has lost a lot of his mainstream appeal in recent months. His anti-Semitic tirade on Twitter cost him a lot of fans, as well as his incredibly lucrative partnership with Addidas. Despite claiming he wanted to step away from the spotlight, the musician is still finding ways to generate controversy. This comes alongside news that Ye is still co-parenting his children alongside his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.

In terms of controversy, much of it revolves around his various fashion lines. The Yeezy Season 10 fashion show had several elements that commentators noted were linked to Nazism and white supremacy. Furthermore, he just also recently ordered to pay $300k in the lawsuit surrounding YZY SHADZ. Safe to say the fashion side of things isn’t going great. But in the midst of all this, and his Presidential run, Ye is somehow still innovating.

Ye Files Sock Shoe Trademark

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According to TMZ, Ye’s Mascotte Holdings Inc. submitted a trademark for “YZY SOCK SHOES”. The identifying information provides the additional description of “Socks; socks with leather soles.” This is not actually a new idea from Ye, who was seen wearing a similar product in 2019. However, little more than the trademark submission and the document identifier exist at this time. Ye and YZY are yet to make a public announcement about the upcoming project.

Read More: Drake clowned for $415 socks

As for who might sell the Sock Shoes, if they ever hit the market. Addidas is out for obvious reasons. Meanwhile, other major companies and retailers will likely avoid working with Ye if possible. While he could sell them directly through the Yeezy brand, it’s unclear how much operational capacity the company still retains. However, Ye is set to make some money the coming months. It was reported that Addidas will sell off the remaining stock of Yeezys, which is valued at over $1 billion. Ye will make 15% of that sale per his contract with Addidas. How do you feel about sock shoes? Let us know in the comments.

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[WATCH] Are Silicon Shots And BBL’s A Trend Of The Past?

April 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The boom of the Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, has been a hot topic in recent years as obtaining a round-hippy bottom has become more popular. Back in 2012, I wrote a featured story for The Source Magazine–Issue #252 titled ‘The Bottom Line’ where I investigated the rise of the silicon injection phase. Now 11-years later we have witnessed the long-term results from women who have had to remove their injections.

But, in recent months, there appears to have been a shift where several of these butt-enhancement trends are being denounced and some labeled dangerous. A popular topic on social media has been ‘who’ has reversed their procedures. Some of the Kardashians have been hush about specific surgeries while celebrities, such as R&B singer K Michelle and recently Blac Chyna, have also exposed the dangers of these procedures.

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Many influencers who once flaunted gargantuan booties are now sharing their journeys about botched surgeries and more. Winter from the Bad Girls Club showed her ‘Dorito’ shaped bottom and showed the horrific recovery process to remove. Blac Chyna recently dissolved the fillers in her face saying she was ‘tired of the look’. Now known as Angela White, the influencer revealed that her bottom would get hot and she would get sick from the silicon. Rapper Dream Doll who boasted about her ‘plastic’ body also shared her removal journey and opened up about going back and forth to the surgeon. She said, ‘it hurt and the pain made her want it out and she’s gone back 4 times to remove it’. Bad Girls Club Meghan James also explained how peer pressure encouraged her changes during her time on BasketBall Wives.

Do you think the trend will soon come to an end?

Watch the video below.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Nike Dropped Air Yeezys In Retail Stores 14 Years Ago

April 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On this date in 2009, “Yeezy, Yeezy Yeezy just jumped over Jumpman.”

The above line comes from music and fashion mogul Kanye West’s “Facts” track from his The Life Of Pablo LP, which was actually released in 2016. West landed a new deal with Adidas for his Yeezy brand, but the original sneaker was released by Nike seven years prior.

Four years later, West switched brands, With his Yeezy sneaker gaining the lion’s share of its popularity under the Adidas umbrella. Despite the long-promised line of Kanye-Nike collaborative products like the Air Yeezy II Red Octobers, Kanye is severed ties with the company after producing just two shoes in five years.

“I said, ‘Well I need royalties.’ It’s not even like I have a joint venture. At least give me some royalties. Michael Jordan has 5 percent and that business is $2 billion. He makes a $100 million dollars a year off of 5 percent royalties,” West said. “Nike told me, ‘We can’t give you royalties because you’re not a professional athlete.’ I told them, ‘I go to the Garden and play one-on-no one. I’m a performance athlete.’”

Unable to come to a compromise, Yeezus jumped ship and headed over to a competitor, Adidas. “The old me, without a daughter, would have taken the Nike deal because I just love Nikes so much,” Kanye said in his Angie Martinez Hot97 interview. “But the new me, with a daughter, takes the Adidas deal because I have royalties and I have to provide for my family.”

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[WATCH] Charlamagne Tha God Defends Anchor Fired For Reciting Snoop Dogg Lyric

March 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Charlamagne Tha God has come to the defense of a news presenter who hasn’t been seen on air after quoting a Snoop Dogg lyric during a live broadcast.

The presenter, Barbie Bassett of Mississippi-based NBC affiliate WLBT, has been at the TV station for decades, but was taken off the air almost immediately after using the phrase ‘fo’ shizzle my nizzle’ while they were having a discussion about the D-O-G-G.

The word ‘nizzle’ of that particular phrase set people off charging it was a racial slang but it’s unclear whether Bassett knew that.

While it hasn’t been confirmed if Bassett has been fired from her job, she hasn’t been on air or spoken out since the incident which has lead many to speculate the worst.

On his show ‘The Breakfast Club’, Charlamagne expressed his shock that something so seemingly insignificant – saying that phrase, obviously not racism or the N-word – would have led to her getting fired.

“She can’t say, ‘Fo shizzle, my nizzle?’ Oh, I guess cause nizzle is a derivative of n*****-.

“I’m saying that in context. I didn’t mean to say… I’m not using that word.”

Charlamagne seemed to argue that Bassett should have been given the benefit of the doubt, anyway.

He continued: “That’s the thing with hip hop, man. Hip-hop is so big and so mainstream, and it’s just like, who can consume it and who can’t?”

He asked, “That’s why?” to which his co-presenter DJ Envy said: “I don’t know if that’s fireable. You know what I mean? Who can repeat slang and who can’t? Who can repeat slang and who can’t? How old is that woman, yo?

“She might be old. She probably has no idea nizzle is a derivative of the N-word,” he added.

Bassett had been working for the station for 20+ years.

“She might not have any idea, she just thinks she sounded cool repeating Snoop Dogg.

“‘Fo’ shizzle my nizzle.’ That’s not a fireable offense. I hope she sues.”

DJ Envy also made comment on the fact that Bassett had been at the station for more than 20 years, but now has no job.

In the aftermath of Bassett’s absence, the station’s vice president and general manager Ted Fortenberry released a statement in which he said: “As I am sure you can understand, WLBT is unable to comment on personnel matters.”

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New Balance Announces New 574 Sneaker Connection at Foot Locker

March 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Today, New Balance will debut its new 574 lines exclusively at Foot Locker, Inc.

The monochrome color schemes of the collection are inspired by the tools of hype, including televisions, cameras, microphones, and the media. The classic 574 design turns back time to adopt a modern, all-leather aesthetic that hasn’t been seen since the early 2000s. The updated style comes in three straightforward colors and has an all-leather upper with the model’s iconic rubber outsole.

Men’s and children’s sizes of the timeless matte chrome black, unisex and children’s sizes of the pure bone white, and women’s sizes of the sandy beige will all be offered.

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Retailing for $70-$95, the New Balance Exclusive 574 collection will be available at Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Foot Locker Canada and New Balance

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Christian Cowan Releases Absurd Teletubby Boots

March 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In the childhood of many, the 90ss TV show Teletubbies had a great impact. Many people nostalgically remember the colorful and animated creatures that were divided into different colors. This was a BBC children’s show made for a preschool audience. The Teletubbies were so popular that they even won multiple international awards. Undoubtedly, they are a symbol of the popular culture of that time. What no one imagined is that some Teletubby Boots would be a fashion statement in 2023. But how is this possible and where does it come from?

Recently, the designer Christian Cowan launched a capsule collection of classic styles inspired by 90s fashion with an exclusive Teletubbies theme. The collection consists of a denim jacket, hoodie, wide-leg jeans, and a t-shirt that features screen prints. But undoubtedly the most striking piece of the collaboration is the high-heel Teletubby Boots. These boots are based on Dipsy’s character, the neon green creature with a horizontal line antenna. What stands out the most is that the boots’ structure has the plush figure of Dipsy on top. It includes the arms and the head, which makes the design something that has never been seen before. But, this is not the first time that Cowan has launched a unique collection like this.

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Clearly, there are tastes for everything. Within the public, there will be people who like and dislike these boots. But much of the criticism and controversy is due to the fact that this accessory is priced at £2,086.00. Although the designer’s brand and products are usually expensive many users wonder if it is worth acquiring such unique and different boots at such a high price. The Teletubby Boots come in different sizes that can be purchased on the official website of Christian Cowan.

As you can see, fashion is an industry that is constantly changing and never ceases to amaze. This trend of footwear with extravagant designs has been seen before with the Big Red Boots and Mario Boots. If you are not afraid to wear something extraordinary and limitless, then Teletubby boots are a must-have option.

PUMA Hoops to Drop Stewie 1 ‘Four Time’ to Celebrate Breanna Stewart’s Four Consecutive College Titles

March 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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The Stewie 1 Four Time, a new colorway honoring Breanna Stewart’s history-making winning streak, is officially making its debut at PUMA Hoops.

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The Stewie 1 Four Time honors Stewart’s unprecedented run of four straight NCAA titles. Her winning years are written on the left-side inner tongue of the shoe, and on the right-side inner tongue, an illustrated hand flashing four fingers and the bold “4X” emphasize her outstanding accomplishment. This red, white, and blue sneaker with textural grey accents is a winner on and off the court. It features the same statement-making sculptural wraparound heel, intricate outsole, and demarcated formstrip as the original, along with PUMA Hoops tech, including NITRO foam.

Available for purchase on Friday, March 17, the Stewie 1 Four Time is retailing for $125 on PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, the PUMA NYC Flagship store, and select retailers.

You can see the sneaker below.