March Madness is a special event for sneakerheads since future stars will be remembered for their play and footwear. If you don’t believe me, try getting the image of Nike Air Flight Huaraches and Nike Air Force Max B’s out of your mind when you think of the Fab 5. It’s 2010 and the sneakers of choice on the college courts are the Nike Hyperdunk/Hyperize/Hypermax. What sneaker in your opinion will be engrained in your memory when you think of 2010 NCAA Basketball?
The NBA Breakdown is a fun, informative, interactive, entertaining, high energy call-in basketball talk show, which features interviews with top quality athletes, entertainers and celebrities.
It’s hosted by Dave Mendonca and Audley Stephenson and based out of Toronto, Ontario Canada.
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Bobbito put me on to a story that was not basketball related yet I thought it was interesting and deserved some shine. Dance pioneer and member of The Lockers Dave Gregory Pope passed away on January 28, 2010. From Soul Train to traveling all around the world to showcase his talent, he has certainly left his mark. There is a marvelous website in his name that you should check out HERE. On February 16, 2010 from 7-11 PM there will a memorial in his name so check it out if you are in the Hollywood area. The admission is free but donations are welcome.
The Highlands
6801 Hollywood Blvd.(Above the Kodak Theater)
Hollywood CA 90028
Bobbito A.K.A. Kool Bob Love will be spinning for the Jordan Brand 23/25 Experience in Dallas this All-Star weekend! Bobbito will be spinning from 7PM-10PM on February 13, 2010. If you’re in the vicinity show some love and attend! Check the post for more information. Read More »
I heard the name stated in Hip-Hop songs as a youth, yet I had no idea at the time who Karlton Hines really was. It was until I did research that I see why his name is an urban legend in the Bronx. It was supposed to be like clockwork; Karlton Hines was expected to be in the NBA. Unfortunate circumstances though left him six feet deep. Read More »
As a child, I awaited for February to come. It meant one thing: Air Jordans. It was that time of the year that Mike released another roman numeral to succeed the last. You knew a commercial would come; you would only guess what type of theme he would use. Would it be funny? Maybe it would be one of inspiration, highlighting his magnificent career. All I knew was once All-Star weekend came around, I had to beg for a pair to be the coolest at school. The sad part was my parents couldn’t afford them, so I had to see years and years of releases pass me by.
Like him or not, Fat Joe has an ill sneaker collection, lots of platinum, plenty of cars, nine studio albums, and of course, front row courtside Knicks tickets. Joe’s Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) released in 2001 and went platinum. J.O.S.E. 2 dropped today and will likely sell more than any record that you made! Don’t hate the rapper, hate politics. Don’t hate on his collection, hate that you envy it. We are all Sneaker Heads, sneaker connoisseurs, sneaker collectors… whatever. Joe’s an aficionado like us and we should respect his art and hustle… Plus what he’s done for hip-hop culture.
Who cares if he’s not the only one with Kobe Jordan VII PEs?! Do you have them? Respect was Joe’s first hit record and it’s only fitting. Jealous people are weak. Congrats to Joe for the release of his 9th studio album. Props to Cool Bob, who recorded this sneaker interview for ESPN a few years back.
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I came across this David Banner throwback with the basketball background with guys putting in that hard work on the hardwood. In an era of hoop heads and hip-hop heads, the two married in a perfect match where we saw throwback jerseys, mentions of streetball legends like Pee Wee Kirkland in lyrics, and even music videos like below.
What’s your favorite memory of hip-hop culture infused with the basketball world?
The Deep Cover Chronicles: The March Madness Edition
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