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Bad Bunny x Adidas Forum Buckle “White” Release Date Confirmed

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Bad Bunny has ascended to become one of the biggest artists in the entire world. His music is massive at this point, and you cannot deny his superstardom. Having said that, Bad Bunny is one of those artists who are in high demand. Consequently, he has attained some big brand deals.

For example, the artist has been working with the likes of Adidas. The highest-selling artist of 2022 has come through with some unique collaborations over the years. Subsequently, he is looking to release even more with the year coming to a close.

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Bad Bunny x Adidas Forum Buckle

One of those shoes is the Adidas Forum Buckle. This takes the iconic Adidas Forum Low and transforms it into a more utilitarian sneaker that will certainly turn some heads. Bad Bunny is someone who is stylish, so it only feels natural for him to create a sneaker like this.

The latest colorway of this shoe to be dropped is a model simply called “White.” As you can see down below, the shoe begins with a white base. From there, we have some beige suede overlays. Additionally, the three stripes on the side are grey, which adds a unique contrast. Overall, the buckle adds quite a bit to the silhouette, and you can’t help but appreciate these.

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When the biggest artist in the world is dropping shoes with you, you know you are in for some success. These kinds of artist collabs are huge right now, and with Adidas dropping Kanye, they will certainly be in for more of this, in the future.

Release Details

If you are looking to cop this shoe, you will be able to do so as of Saturday, December 10th for a price of $160 USD. Pairs will be available over at GOAT and Flight Club in a wide variety of sizes. Furthermore, you can try for them on release day at the Adidas CONFIRMED app. As always, let us know what you think of these, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sneaker world.

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50 Cent & G-Unit’s Reebok Collab Almost Outsold Jordan’s, Claims Reebok CEO

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50 Cent and G-Unit were running the game back in the early 2000s. They were driving culture forward, and it had numerous brands wanting to work for them. Eventually, Fif signed a massive deal with Reebok which made him one of the faces of the brand.

Additionally, he got his very own G-Unit sneaker with the brand. These were huge back in the day, and every single G-Unit member was wearing them. This had numerous people buying into the hype, and it was impossible to escape these kicks.

Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

50 Cent & Reebok Vs. Jordan Brand

During the early 2000s, Reebok wanted to defeat Jordan Brand in the marketplace. This was always going to be next to impossible, however, they tried. In an interview, with Complex, Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky revealed just how close the brand came to toppling Jordan’s empire.

“We were selling like, you know, 40-50,000 per color at a time. I remember that back-to-school, we sold on one color, like 75,000 pairs,” Krinsky said. “I’m not saying, by the way, that G-Unit was ever close to Jordan in any way. I’m saying that one moment in time, that one colorway, I think we sold in almost as many pairs as the Jordan launch for that period.” He added, “[50 Cent] was always saying how many Jordans sell this week. I’m telling you, he was literally asking that every week or every time we had a meeting.”

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends WE TV’s “Hip Hop Homicides” New York Premiere at Crosby Street Hotel on November 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Even though they weren’t able to surpass Jordan Brand, it was a valiant effort. The G-Unit shoes will forever be remembered for their impact on culture, and you can never take that away from Reebok.

Let us know what you thought of the G-Unit shoes, in the comments below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Drake’s All-Gold OVO x Air Jordan 8 Sample Surfaces Online

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Drake is someone who is known for having an impressive and extensive sneaker closet. Over the years, Drake has even partnered with the likes of Nike. Additionally, he has made shoes with Jordan Brand. For instance, the Air Jordan 8, 10, and 12 are all silhouettes that he has worked on.

Of course, Drake had some special sneakers made for himself, that never hit the market. Although these shoes are highly sought after, they are for Drake only. This is disappointing for a lot of sneakerheads, however, it keeps an air of mystique around the kicks.

Drake is seen during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Drake OVO x Air Jordan 8

As we previously mentioned, Drake has his very own version of the Air Jordan 8. These OVO models took black and white bases and merged them with gold aesthetics. The legendary artist has always displayed opulence in his shoes, and that was no different here.

Now, however, it appears as though a special sample has surfaced online. Thanks to the Instagram account @EnglishSole, we now have a look at these all-gold Air Jordan 8s. Simply put, they are spectacular. The shoe begins with an all-gold upper, with very little room to breathe. There is some white on the midsole and inner lining, however, gold reigns supreme here.

Overall, these are incredibly gorgeous. If you are a sneakerhead who loves Jordans and Drake, then these are going to impress you. Unfortunately, you are never going to actually be able to buy them. They are simply too rare, and not for sale. You could always ask the artist for a pair, however, he’ll probably say no.

Let us know what you think of these, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sneaker world.

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OVO x Air Jordan 5 “Tokyo” Sample Resurfaces Online

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Drake’s OVO brand has come through with some amazing collaborations over the years. Of course, Drake has worked with the likes of Jordan Brand on some fantastic sneakers, including the Air Jordan 12, Air Jordan 10, and Air Jordan 8. Back in the day, OVO even worked on a special version of the Air Jordan 5 “Tokyo,” but it was only a sample.

Thanks to the Instagram sneaker insider @zsneakerheadz and @collectors_closet, we now have a close look at the sample, which is resurfacing online. As you will see in the video down below, the shoe is pretty much the same as the original, except in this model, we have OVO branding and the prayer hands insignia on the insole. It adds just a little bit of that Drake flare to the sneaker, and we’re sure collectors would love these, only if they could get their hands on them.

Seeing as though this is a sample, it is safe to say that these will never actually see the light of day. Despite this, let us know what you think of the OVO x Air Jordan 5 “Tokyo” model, in the comments section down below. As always, keep it locked to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.

Air Jordan 37 “Raptors” Revealed: Photos

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The latest Air Jordan silhouette has arrived and if you have been counting since 1985, then you would know that this is the Air Jordan 37. It is a shoe that fans have been waiting for, especially since this model is an homage to the Air Jordan 7. It is even getting some of the same colorways as that iconic shoe, including the “Toronto Raptors” model, which can be found down below.

As you will see from the official images, this Air Jordan 37 recreates the colorway nicely as we have a mostly black upper with some mesh all around. This is then bolstered by some purple, yellow, and even red on the outsole. These are elements that come together perfectly and they certainly give you that vintage Raptors feel.

If you are looking to grab this brand-new shoe, you will be able to do so as of Thursday, October 13th for a price of $185 USD. Let us know what you think of the Air Jordan 37, in the comments down below. As always, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Jordan Luka 1 Receives “Racer Blue” Colorway

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Luka Doncic is going into this season as a favorite to win the MVP trophy. His Dallas Mavericks are ready to take another leap, and fans can’t wait to see what he does. In the midst of this, he will also be wearing his first signature shoe, the Jordan Luka 1, which is already being fitted with some dope colorways.

One of the latest options to be teased online is this “Racer Blue” model down below. As you can see, this shoe is covered in a gorgeous blue. From there, a lighter blue is found on the midsole, while green and pink highlights are placed throughout. It is a very nice look that will certainly flash out on the court. Once again, Jordan Brand has knocked it out of the park.

If you are looking to cop these, you will be able to do so as of October 11th for a price that has yet to be determined. As always, stay tuned to HotNewHipHop for all of the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. In the meantime, let us know what you think of this brand new shoe, in the comments down below.

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Air Jordan 1 Mid “Wear Away” Coming Soon: Photos

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Air Jordan 1 Mid colorways have been in high demand as of late. If you are a fan of this silhouette, you have certainly been eating well, and Jumpman has even more offerings for you on the horizon. In fact, it seems like the next Air Jordan 1 Mid will actually use the wear-away uppers that have become so popular on sneakers like the Dunk Low and even the Air Jordan 1 High OG.

In the images down below, you can see that this colorway starts out in a basic state. The base of the sneaker is white and the overlays are black. This is a classic color scheme, but it eventually evolves into something unique. As you can tell from the photos, the black leather chips away into a dark orange finish that gives the shoe some immediate Fall vibes.

Unfortunately, this shoe does not yet have a release date, although you can expect these to drop relatively soon. In the meantime, let us know what you think of these, in the comments down below, and as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the wide world of sneakers.

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Air Jordan 1 Elevate Low Surfaces In “Lucky Green”

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There have been various Air Jordan 1 variations over the years. One of them is the Air Jordan 1 Elevate Low, which is a take on the platform shoe craze. This is mostly a shoe tailored towards women, much in the same vein as the iconic Puma Fenty Creeper. It’s a sneaker that has developed a fanbase as of late, and there is no doubt that fans have been looking for more new colorways.

One such colorway is the “Lucky Green” model which can be found below. As you can see in these official images, the shoe has a mostly white leather base to it, while green overlays are placed on top. From there, the Nike swoosh and the tongue are black which creates some contrast between the white and the green.

At the time of writing this, an exact release date has not been revealed, however, you can expect these to drop in December for a price of $145 USD. As always, let us know what you think of this shoe, in the comments section down below, and stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Air Jordan 2 “Chicago” Coming This Year: Best Look Yet

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One sneaker that is having a bit of a moment right now is the Air Jordan 2. This shoe was not very popular just a few years ago, but now, it is getting plenty of love in the form of collabs, new colorways, and, of course, retros. This is great news for fans of this silhouette who have felt left behind by the focus on the Air Jordan 1, 3, 4, and many others.

One shoe that is going to come back this year, is the Air Jordan 2 “Chicago.” This is a classic, and according to @zsneakerheadz, this shoe has some fresh in-hand images, which can be seen below. As you can see, this sneaker stays true to the original thanks to a white leather base and a black midsole. Surrounding this is a red back heel that brings in those Bulls aesthetics. It’s an iconic look that any fan can appreciate.

For now, this shoe is slated to release on December 30th of this year, however, an official release date has yet to be revealed by Jordan Brand. Until then, keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. Also, let us know how you feel about these, in the comments down below.

Lyrical Lemonade x Nike Air Force 1 Low Release Date Revealed

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Cole Bennett’s Lyrical Lemonade has accomplished a lot in a very short amount of time. The brand has delivered a ton of iconic music videos while also helping bolster the success of some of the biggest artists in hip-hop. Lyrical Lemonade also has a successful music festival in Chicago, which just goes to show that fans love what the imprint is doing for the genre.

Now, Lyrical Lemonade is getting its very own Nike Air Force 1 Low. As you can see in the images below, the shoe will have a white leather upper, with a yellow Nike swoosh. From there, the Lyrical Lemonade logo will go near the back heel, on the side. The most impressive part of the shoe is the packaging which has Lyrical Lemonade branding all the way throughout.

For those of you out there who are thinking about getting these, you will be able to do so as of Thursday, September 29th over at shop.lyricallemonade.com. The release will take place at 5 PM CT so be sure to prepare yourself for the drop. Let us know what you think of these, in the comments section down below. As always, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sneaker world.

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