![]() ![]() The Sneaker(s): Reebok Club C 85 / adidas x Rick Owens Cargo Sandals. In the words of the French, c’est d’la bombe!Ī$AP Mob – Cozy Tapes Vol. Ironically, the LP’s lead single was called “Kick avec mes Nike” (translation: “Kick with my Nike”), which probably influenced him to rock these classic sneakers we now know as the “He Got Game” 13s famously worn by Denzel Washington in the 1998 film. The Sneaker: Air Jordan 13 Retro “He Got Game”ĭropping some UK flavor on us, French MC Busta Flex busted out more than a fresh jam on his, yep, debut album. Whether or not the All Stars helped pushed those numbers is arguable. Five million copies later, The Documentary is still a classic. For The Game’s debut album on Aftermath/G-Unit Records - what is it about first albums and sneakers? - he chose black high tops with the white toe box and equally crisp laces. No sneaker in the history of West Coast hip-hop defines the region more than a pair of Chuck Taylors. ![]() The Sneaker: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi The shoe is so iconic in fact that it’s dropping again this Friday in Chicago (and again next month as a wider release) with a completely warped style from the original design. Technically this is the back cover of the original King James’ debut album, but it still counts! Who would’ve known that a sneaker - the “Bred” 1s to be exact - he was donning during his “Rock The Bells” era three decades ago would still be a sought-after shoe in 2018. When it came to steez, Missy always put her thing down, flipped it, and reversed it for the culture. On the cover of her debut LP Supa Dupa Fly, the rapstress proved to be just that with a custom leather baseball jersey and a pair of super fresh white-on-white Uptowns. On top of redefining the genre of hip-hop for a new era of female emcees in the mid ‘90s, Missy Elliott was also known for her eclectic style. ![]()
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