Montrezl Harrell To Honor Nipsey Hussle With Custom Shoes For NBA Playoffs

Nipsey's tragic passing has inspired many thoughtful tributes.

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Nipsey Hussle was tragically murdered in front of his store on March 31st. The news sent shockwaves throughout the hip-hop community and rappers, as well as athletes have been showering Nipsey with love and support. With Nipsey being a staple of Los Angeles culture, it's no surprise that athletes who play for the Lakers and Clippers would want to do their own unique tributes. One of those players is Montrezl Harrell of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers will be playing the Golden State Warriors tomorrow in their first playoff game and Harrell will be wearing a custom pair of kicks that pays tribute to the late rapper.

The shoe is a Jordan 10 that has a custom paint job with Nipsey's face on it. The names of his family members are also on the shoe, including his children Kross and Emani. Lauren London's name is even on the pair of shoes. 

These customs were made by @solebysir and will be worn by Harrell throughout the entire playoffs. It's going to be a hard series for the eighth seed Clippers as they'll be taking on the defending champion Warriors. 

Game 1 will go down at the Oracle Arena in Oakland on Saturday at 8 P.M. EST.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.