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Rick Ross Praises Kanye West’s “Revolutionary” Yeezy 2s At Sneaker Event

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Kanye West may be selling his clothing items for cheap now, but his status in the fashion and streetwear game has always been attached to some big bucks. Whether it’s expensive collabs, sought-after restocks and sold-out scalps, or just expensive things in general, he has a lot of pull in the game. But the Chicago artist isn’t just commercially successful in these regards, but also very influential. Rick Ross recently commented on his Nike Air Yeezy 2 sneaker, specifically holding up his legendary Red Octobers at an event. As a sneakerhead himself, he remarked on how this design and style changed the game.

“This s**t right here was revolutionary,” Rick Ross said of Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 2 sneakers. “Yeah, this was… it was revolutionary. But you know, these joints, the grey ones? I wanna say with the mauve, the pink, whatever. Yeah, yeah, you know, they was just… I had them, I wore them every day. On some just, you know, you realize how genius the artwork was after the fact.” Now that there are restocks of old Yeezy products, there’s a lot of conversation around the brand and Ye’s many fashion ventures.

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Yeezy 2s Get Rick Ross’ Seal Of “Revolutionary” Status: Watch

Furthermore, the two “Devil In A New Dress” collaborators have a strong relationship together, and one that almost became even closer recently. Of course, a big debate right now is how much Kanye West we should be celebrating amid his antisemitic and far right ties. This caused the distribution of his collab album with Ty Dolla $ign, Vultures, to become very difficult to secure. Then, Rick Ross actually reflected on whether the duo could reach out to his Maybach Music Group for distribution, and while it clearly didn’t manifest, it would’ve been interesting to see one rapper support another.

“Imagine if Ye came and allowed MMG to distribute his new project,” he remarked on his Instagram Story back in October. “Imagine that. What’s your favorite Rick Ross, Ye collab? Imagine that. Imagine the artistic drive. And I got some amazing ideas for the Yeezy brand. Amazing ideas for the Yeezy brand! Let’s speak.” For more news and the latest updates on Yeezy, Kanye West, and Rick Ross, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Eastbay Closure Leads To Sad Reactions From Sneakerheads

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Eastbay is one of the most beloved retailers in the entire sneaker game. Founded in 1980, the retail store has provided happiness to numerous sneakerheads around the world. Unfortunately, like many retail stores, Eastbay has been feeling the effects of the pandemic and the digital age.

In fact, it was revealed that as of the end of 2022, Eastbay will be shutting its doors forever. This is horrible news for sneakerheads, especially for those who had a nostalgic past with the brand. In the post below from ESPN‘s Nick DePaula, you can see what Eastbay meant to people.

“I grew up reading Eastbay with my cereal *every* morning — and it’s how I learned all about the sneaker industry,” DePaula wrote. “For everyone growing up in the 90s, we owe a huge thanks to Eastbay for sparking that love for sneakers early on.”

Sneakerheads React

For many sneakerheads, this is simply the end of an era. The retail store’s magazine was incredibly unique and created some amazing memories. For former NBA star Isaiah Thomas, this is absolutely a sad development as he remembers their magazine fondly.

“Man I always wanted to be on the cover of eastbay!! Waiting on your package to get to the crib was priceless lol,” he wrote. Many other fans had some similar takes on this ordeal. Overall, it is clear that the brand had a positive impact on the lives of many.

In the 90s, the retail story was actually bought out by Foot Locker, who also owns Champ Sports. Needless to say, it seems like this was a tough business decision that comes amid declining brick & mortar sales. It is an unfortunate reality that many stores are starting to become privy to.

Let us know your favorite Eastbay memories, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news from around the sneaker world.

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eBay Offering Sneakerheads a Special Shopping Experience with Offset

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eBay WEO sneaker grid

eBay is opening is teaming with The Wear ‘Em Out Store in Los Angeles that rewards sneakerheads for actually wearing their new kicks out of the store. eBay is recognized for its unequaled selection of new and pre-owned sneakers. The Wear ‘Em Out Store, which will be open Memorial Day weekend on Fairfax Avenue, will offer up to 70% off today’s market price on some of the most unique and coveted sneaker models, with lower rates for shoppers who physically wear their purchases out the door.

“Most people can identify with that feeling of getting a new pair of shoes that you love so much, you just HAVE to wear them out of the store,” said Garry Thaniel, GM of Sneakers at eBay. “The Wear ‘Em Out Store celebrates a love of sneakers, while acknowledging that sneakerheads are often balancing what they wear with what they keep in the box. eBay is the place to find every style and every price, and now we’re offering an incentive to lace up the most coveted sneakers of the summer.”

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According to a recent eBay survey of 1,000+ sneakerheads, the majority of respondents stated they only wear about half of their collections. The Wear ‘Em Out Store was created to inspire sneakerheads to live in the moment and wear their favorite shoes on their feet this summer.

Offset, an award-winning international musician, businessman, and fashion icon known for wearing some of the most coveted kicks from his extensive and exclusive collection, was enlisted by eBay to help curate the Wear ‘Em Out Store’s offering, using his years of sneaker collecting to determine what collectible kicks enthusiasts would most want to un-deadstock.

“eBay is my go-to place to find the kicks you can’t find anywhere else,” said rapper Offset. “For sneaker collectors like me who lay awake at night trying to decide if you’re going to wear your new kicks, eBay’s Wear ‘Em Out Store makes light of something that haunts the entire sneaker community and gives people a new way to access the shoes they want for summer.”

eBay will provide visitors an exclusive glimpse of the Wear ‘Em Out Store at Sneaker Con Anaheim this weekend, including several of the designs that will be presented on Fairfax, such as the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred or the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner. The store will stock a selection of the season’s most-wanted fashions, as well as new releases that would ordinarily be available exclusively at deadstock pricing.

Event details are available below:

  • The Wear ‘Em Out Preview | Sneaker Con Anaheim, May 21 – 22
    The weekend prior to Memorial Day at eBay’s Sneaker Con Anaheim, a custom display of notable sneaker styles will reveal the “Wear ‘Em Out” inventory – offering attendees a preview of the expert-picked pairs available to shop the following week.
  • The Wear ‘Em Out Store | 455 N Fairfax, Los Angeles, May 27 – 29
    Through Memorial Day weekend, eBay invites sneakerheads in the Los Angeles area to visit the store, shop styles such as the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred or Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner, and purchase at up to 70% off.

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