adidas Originals just manufactured one of the all-time great hip-hop tribute sneakers with their deluxe edition Superstar 80s commemorating the 25th anniversary of Run-DMC’s hit single ‘My adidas’, but everybody knows the connections between the rap game and sneakerhead culture were just getting started back in 1986. Complex.com’s latest listing of significant sneaker happenings takes you back even further than that, when LL Cool J’s debut album Radio depicted Mr. Smith on the back rocking a red Kangol bucket hat along with black tee and jeans to match his bred Air Jordan 1s. And while you’ll find fashions have cycled through more than once during this quarter-century, one thing that remains unchanged is the sheer number of rappers who absolutely love Tinker Hatfield’s impeccable Air Jordan III. Click through to get an idea of what’s in store, then head over to Complex to see the list in its entirety.
A History of Sneakers on Old School Hip-Hop Albums
Aaron Hope
June 24th, 2013 (updated)
This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. The opinions and information provided on this site are original editorial content of Sneaker News.
8320
Popular Sneakers
Popular Stories
Latest News
Nike Continues The "Be True To Your School" Dunk Variations With “Denim Turquoise”
In recent years, Nike SB releases have gone from a trickle to a stream to a deluge. As we continue to wade through the waters,...
by Matt Varga
17 mins
9
Nike Works In Subtle Flair With The Air Max 90 "Reflective Tongue Pack"
The Air Max 90 is already an icon among lifestyle shoes, so Nike doesn’t need to do all that much to spice up the model...
by Andrew Rizzo
47 mins
63
A Creamy Blend Appears On The Air Jordan 1 Mid
The Air Jordan 1 Mid isn’t flinching in its run as the most easily accessible formulation of Mike’s first signature. The sheer quantity of new...
by Matt Varga
1 hour
36
Loading...