Month: April 2020

Michael Jordan Wins Case Against Knockoff Chinese Brand

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The ongoing legal battle with Michael Jordan against Chinese knockoff brand Qiaodan has seemingly come to a conclusion.

A trademark dispute lasting eight years has come to an end as the Supreme People’s Court in China has ruled in favor of Jordan. According to China Daily, the Chinese sportswear company Qiaodan was accused of misleading customers into believing that their brand and Jordan were somehow connected. As a result, the top court has prohibited the brand from using the name Qiaodan, which is the Chinese translation of Jordan’s name.

Nike Debuts New Kobe Bryant Sneaker

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Nike quietly unveiled a new Kobe Bryant silhouette with the Mamba Fury. This model is Kobe’s first new silhouette since his untimely passing back in January.

The Mamba Fury will arrive in “Black/Red” and a “Black/White,” featuring details like snake-like scales on a mesh upper and a dropped Swoosh on the midsole.

No official release date has been set but pairs are set to arrive a select retailers in the coming weeks.

2020 Apple iPhone To Get A Redesign

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Apple will now be adding 5G to its iPhone lineup. According to Bloomberg, there will be four additional models to receive the upgrade plus a new design.

This year’s successors to the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will be joined by two lower-end models to replace the iPhone 11. At least the two high-end devices will have flat stainless steel edges instead of the current curved design as well as more sharply rounded corners like the iPad Pro introduced in 2018. Reminiscent of the ‌iPhone‌ 5 design, the new handsets will have flat screens rather than the sloping edges on current models, said the people asking not to be identified because the plans aren’t public.

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Apple’s upcoming smartphone will look similar to the iPad Pro and will feature flat steel edges and a flat screen reminiscent of the iPhone 5. The bezels however, will be smaller and the camera will be similar to the current iPad’s camera.

The upcoming iPhone 12 will also feature the iPad Pro’s new 3D LIDAR system for an improved AR experience. Also of note is the Pro models will have three rear cameras while the others will remain at two.

Check back for more info.

Air Jordan 6 DMP (Defining Moments Package) Plus Release Date

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The Air Jordan 6 DMP first released in January 2006 as part of a two pack that included sneakers Michael Jordan wore during his championship run in 1991 and 1996.

Now, the Air Jordan DMP (Defining Moments Package) is all set for a release on April 18th. Recognized for its black and gold colorway that is only rivaled by its ‘Infrared’ colorway of the same model, has since become one of the most sought after color palettes. The Jordan 6 DMP comes with a golden dog-tag that features the date of His Airness’ first NBA title in ’91, and will have the “2020” mark on the insole, which sets it apart from the 2006 version.

The Air Jordan 6 DMP will get a full size run on Nike SNKRS and other Jordan retailers on April 18, 2020.

Nike Fear Of God 1 “Triple Black” Plus Release Date

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Thought to be releasing on Valentine’s Day but to no avail, The Nike Air Fear of God 1 ‘Triple Black’ now seems to have a release date set in stone… for now.

Everything about this silhouette is just as the name suggests, TRIPLE BLACK. The mixture of different materials really makes the different panels of black stand out from the mesh and luxe suede accents on the toe area to the branding, laces and cage covering the side and heel areas.

April 25 seems to be the release date so far at a price of $350 USD at select Nike and Fear of God retailers.

NEIGHBORHOOD Releases Outdoor Collection

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Check out Neighborhood’s new outdoor collection where they collaborated with Helinox, RAID JAPAN, Electric, and Abu Garcia.

With the Helinox offering, we have the 6-person E-HANGER tunnel tent which will be priced at ¥240,000 JPY (approximately $2,210 USD). This tent weighs in at around 25 pounds and stands at 4.35m x 3m x 2.2m in size. Other items in the Helinox range consist of an RS-Solid Table,Sunset Chair and E-Cot High to name a few.

Abu Garcia’s range will include fishing rods, tackle boxes, and storage containers. Long sleeve shirts and parkas round out the products from the Swedish fishing company. Topwater fishing lures like the DEKA DODGE and SCRATCH lure come from Okayama’s RAID JAPAN. These lures come in an all black design and are price at approximately $92 and $46 USD. Nanga comes through with a sleeping bag, Deelight cooler, Prism lamp, and Electric sunglasses that will round out this NEIGHBORHOOD drop.

Stop by the NBHD Shop for all the details as well as pricing info.

Air Jordan 1 Low “Galaxy”

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The Air Jordan 1 Low, Mid and High has quietly positioned itself as one of the top silhouettes as of late. The colorways that have come out can only be rivaled by the likes of an Air Force 1 or Nike Dunk as far as variety goes, especially with the upcoming release of these Air Jordan 1 Low ‘Galaxy.’

Summer 2020 proves to be the season of hot releases despite the COVID-19 pandemic pushing some sneakers back. If the schedule remains the same then we might also be seeing these Air Jordan 1 Low ‘Galaxy’ models in the coming months. This silhouette features a Galaxy theme filled with vibrant colors and lightning graphics seen throughout the heel, swoosh and toe box areas. Finishing off the details, and one of the standout features, happens to be the leather which resembles snake skin fabrications on the toe box leading to eyelets.

Take a look at the images above and catch the Air Jordan 1 ‘Galaxy’ at Nike.com in the coming months.

Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage “Red Sketch”

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Nike preps the release of it’s Blazer Mid ‘77 Vintage in the ‘Red Sketch’ colorway. The Swoosh brand’s most formidable lifestyle silhouette continues to impress with each innovative and creative colorway that keeps consumers wanting more.

This sneaker features a printed red Swoosh doodled on the side, dipping down into a portion of the tan mudguard. Red Nike branding is featured on the heel area in an almost faded embellishment. The tongue tags feature the normal scrawled Nike text and logo while the words “Herringbone Design Outsole” can be seen with an arrow pointing down on the heel of the midsole.

The Nike Blazer Mid ‘77 Vintage “Red Sketch” will release at select Nike retailers on April 13 for approximately $112 USD.

Lil Baby x Moneybagg Yo Drop ‘No Sucker’ Music Video

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Lil Baby has dropped a music video for his single ‘No Sucker’ featuring Moneybagg Yo. This cut is off his project My Turn and is directed by Keemotion.

My Turn was Lil Baby’s first No. 1 album which put him in great company, tying him with Paul McCartney and Prince for Billboard 100 entries. Get the Atlanta rapper’s album now featuring guests such as Young Thug, Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert and Future.

RMR Releases ‘DEALER’ Music Video

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RMR (pronounced Rumor) remains a person clouded in mystery yet still manages to deliver when it counts, dropping another banger with ‘DEALER.’ The man behind the mask ditched the country tone from his previous song “Rascal” and came with something different as he really showcases his vocal and lyrical ability.

In the video, RMR trades the assault rifle from his first video, in exchange for a styrofoam cup of lean. ‘DEALER’ is a single from his upcoming Drug Dealing Is A Lost Art EP. The video shows the musician cruising the streets of Los Angeles where he ends up at the beach but there doesn’t seem to be any relaxation after that.

Check it out below.