The latest pair dropped in October, with Bronx rapper and Howard alum Lady London helping make its debut. That makes this a good time to look back at the best Howard sneakers so far. Here are the best Jordan Brand x Howard sneakers, ranked from hard-to-find PEs to pairs you can wear.

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8. Air Jordan 11 TD “Howard Bisons” Cleats

Howard football took the field in a new look this season, and it started with a pair of cleats. Jordan Brand made the Air Jordan 11 TD in both Mid and Low builds for the Bison.

Each pair is covered in glossy dark Howard blue patent leather, including the tongue. That finish matches the team’s colors and keeps the shoe’s patent leather identity. Howard’s athletic department also shot the cleats around campus, which made the reveal feel personal.

The pairs are exclusive to the football team, so fans cannot buy them. Still, they show how far Jordan Brand has pushed its HBCU partnership beyond basketball. The Mid and Low versions also give players a choice on the field.

7. Air Jordan 14 “Howard Bison” PE

The Air Jordan 14 gave Howard another reason to stand out among HBCU programs in 2026. A first look surfaced in April, showing the Bison joining Jordan Brand’s Air Jordan 14 PE lineup for the year.

Oklahoma recently unveiled its own pair, so Howard joined other Jordan Brand schools with this silhouette. The upper uses a navy-based color scheme with subtle red accents, which keeps the look clean and classic.

Those are Howard’s school colors, and they work well on the Air Jordan 14’s sleek, racing-inspired shape. Like most PEs, it is not expected to release to the public. Even so, it adds another strong piece to Howard’s growing HBCU sneaker collection.

6. Air Jordan 23 “Howard University” PE

The Air Jordan 23 has been quiet on Jordan Brand’s release calendar, but Howard still got a PE. It first surfaced in 2024, after Howard showed off 38 Air Jordan models to celebrate its partnership with Jordan Brand.

One white, navy, and red pair was on display, but Jordan Brand also made a separate pair for Bison student-athletes. That pair has a molded suede upper that shows the school’s bison mascot on the lateral side.

The HU emblem sits on the medial side above a quilted stitch pattern. Additional school decals appear on both sides of the tongue. Overall, it is one of the boldest HBCU pairs in Howard’s collection, even though it was made for student-athletes only.

5. Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Howard University” PE

Jordan Brand gave Howard’s women’s basketball team an Air Jordan 1 Low OG PE with a bold red look. The upper is covered in a textured material that makes the color hard to miss on the court.

Inside, a quilted red satin lining and “HOWARD BISON” graphics on the sockliner add school pride. White Wings sit on the heel tab, while a navy Nike Air tag finishes the tongue.

The other Air Jordan 1 Low PEs in that pack went to UNC and UCLA football, so Howard stood out. It also put an HBCU program in rare company among Jordan Brand’s college partners. Like most PEs, it did not release to the public.

4. Air Jordan 6 “Howard University” PE

Every legacy starts somewhere, and Howard’s started with the Air Jordan 6. After joining Jordan Brand in the summer of 2022, Howard became the first HBCU to sign with the Jumpman.

Soon after, the Air Jordan 6 PE arrived as the school’s first piece of exclusive footwear. It features Howard’s red, white, and blue colors along with the university’s emblem. That placed Howard alongside schools like Florida, North Carolina, and Oregon.

Pairs went to the Bison and friends and family, so most fans never got a chance to buy them. Still, it started a run of HBCU Jordans that continues today. That makes it a key chapter in the story.

3. Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Howard University”

For HBCU fans who wanted a pair of their own, 2024 finally delivered. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Howard University” was the first Howard sneaker the public could buy from Jordan Brand. It dropped in October 2024 for $140 in a clean white base.

Gym Red,” “Midnight Navy,” and “Sail” pull in Howard’s colors without going overboard. That makes it a great everyday pair for alumni, students, and fans. The silhouette also keeps things easy, since the Air Jordan 1 Low goes with almost any outfit.

Most Howard PEs never leave campus, so a general release mattered a lot. It proved that Jordan Brand was willing to share its HBCU partnership with everyone.

2. Air Jordan 4 “Howard University” PE

The Air Jordan 4 PE might be Howard’s most polished pair. Jordan Brand made it only for the Bison basketball team ahead of March Madness in 2025. The upper uses dark navy suede with bright red accents.

Golden hangtags carry Howard’s crest, while the lace dubraes are engraved with “HU.” Inside the tongue, “HU YOU KNOW” is stitched in crimson as a nod to the school’s iconic chant.

A Jumpman with a diamond detail also sits on the tongue and heel. Some fans wanted louder branding, but the subtle details reward a closer look. It remains one of the best HBCU PEs Jordan Brand has made.

1. Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Howard University”

The newest pair is also the best Howard sneaker yet. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Howard University” reached fans in October after a limited release in September. It features a navy satin upper with a red Swoosh outlined in white zig-zag stitching.

Bison branding sits on the right heel, and a “67” on the right insole honors Howard’s 1867 founding. Bronx rapper and Howard alum Lady London debuted the pair, which gave the release real HBCU and hip-hop energy. At $155, it is also one of the easiest ways for fans to rep Howard.

Overall, it shows how Jordan Brand celebrates HBCU culture in a sneaker you can wear every day.

Howard’s partnership with Jordan Brand is only 4 years old, and it already has a deep sneaker catalog. Because the deal runs 20 years, there are about 16 more years of pairs to come. If the early years are any sign, HBCU sneaker fans have a lot to look forward to.

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Overall, the shoe is built almost entirely from denim. A light-wash blue covers the pleated panels that define the Air Jordan 12, while a darker wash wraps the mudguard.

The gold adds a premium touch. The eyelets are metallic gold, and contrast stitching gives the denim an extra bit of detail.

UNC branding shows up in a few places. The “NC” logo sits on the tongues, and Jordan branding and a Tar Heels logo appear on the heels.

The pair still has no retail release plans. It is meant for players and staff, so fans will only see it on the court.

Michael Jordan’s connection to UNC makes this pair even more special. He is the school’s most famous alum, and Jordan Brand has outfitted the program with exclusives for decades.

The Air Jordan 12 “UNC” PE first surfaced earlier this month, and the new photos show the full design more clearly. Overall, it is a very creative way to bring a classic shape into a new material.

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Air Jordan 12 “UNC Denim” PE

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Denim is a bold choice for a basketball shoe, and that is part of the appeal. It has never been used on the Air Jordan 12 before, according to Sneaker News.

Light and dark washes also fit the school’s colors well, and the material gives the shoe a relaxed, almost casual feel.

UNC has received plenty of Jordan Brand pieces, including an Air Jordan 14 PE earlier this year. The program is clearly one of Jordan Brand’s most important college partners.

It will be interesting to see whether Jordan Brand sends denim to other schools. Nothing has been announced yet. Overall, the denim Air Jordan 12 is one of the most creative player exclusives of the season.

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She wore a tight pink top with Patrick’s iconic shorts, but much shorter than usual, paired with fishnet leggings and high-top boots. As for Thugger, his outfit was more simple for the occasion, but the two still looked good in their pictures together.

These artists haven’t had a lot of crossover over the years, so seeing them link up for the spooky season may take some fans by surprise. We wouldn’t feel shock if they have a collaboration of sorts on the way, and we’ll have to wait and see if anything emerges to fuel that speculation or about the party they reportedly threw together.

Young Thug does not mess around with his style, so a more out-there Halloween costume for the occasion would’ve been. Maybe he wasn’t feeling it this year.

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Ice Spice’s Halloween Costume

Elsewhere, turning heads is nothing new for Ice Spice, as she often goes viral and leaves fans’ jaws on the floor with her social media snapshots and public looks. Still, her proximity to the SpongeBob franchise and her looks at, for example, its newest film’s premiere have led many to claim she shouldn’t be as revealing. The Bronx star clearly doesn’t mind, especially in the more casual context of a Halloween party.

Meanwhile, Young Thug is gearing up for new music following the release of Slime Language 3. The project highlighted YSL’s new faces, and with the disappointing UY SCUTI in mind, many fans hope Thug’s next solo effort will be a bounce-back. Perhaps a Spice feature on it is in the cards.

In any case, both stars took a break from their endeavors for some Hallow’s Eve fun. We’ll see what their next moves are as fans wonder about what their 2027 will look like in a few months.

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“I sang that hook myself, I did the harmonies myself,” he expressed. “My singers weren’t around. I’m an impatient guy. It’s not about the money of getting the choir… I can save time. So I go into AI, I prompt the harmony notes, I prompt the lead notes. ‘Southern gospel choir,’ blah, blah, blah. I have to do this several times, I put it together, I love that. So the choir on there is AI. It’s a tool in the bag.”

“Did we put [singers] out of work, though?” Rock added. “They said this when the electric guitar came. Did we put drummers out of work when the drum machine was invented? I know AI’s something different… It’s a tool right now. I see the dangers of it, I 1,000% believe it needs to be regulated at the highest levels.”

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Eminem’s Kid Rock Collab

This conversation also included a note about how the country-rock-rap artist stacked vocals from singers to make a choir on the Lil Wayne-assisted song “7 Sins.” As such, it seems like there were different approaches to the production and recording, with “Heal My Faith” being a more isolated example.

Of course, Kid Rock’s Eminem collab garnered backlash for other reasons. Fans of Slim Shady expressed disappointment in him working with Rock, an ardent MAGA supporter, after years of criticizing United States President Donald Trump. Although they were friends far before Trump even considered running for office, the decision still led to a lot of outrage.

Kid Rock and Eminem don’t seem to mind, though. While the track came and went, this revelation about the use of AI has led to a lot of criticism as well. But maybe the conversation around AI is normalizing and folks might not bat an eye.

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The Houston star also performed her new track “Thin Ice” for the first time, as caught by @_Sxarlet_ on Twitter. While she didn’t rap along to her verses all the time, her dancing and sultry moves had folks in the crowd going wild.

Megan’s “Hottieween” this year was a circus-themed collaboration with Cirque du Solei, harkening a little bit back to Megan Thee Stallion’s Moulin Rouge gig. Her Halloween costume for the event mixed showgirl aesthetics with ringmaster flair, and while it was straightforward, there is no shortage of Thee Stallion’s other, more impressive outfits to make up for it.

She looked great regardless, and we’ll see if there are more highlights from her spooky weekend on the timeline soon. This comes as hype continues to build for Meg’s next moves.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Halloween Costume

Recently, Megan Thee Stallion has been reviving her “Tina Snow” persona ahead of her next album, which fans are pretty excited for. However, a lot of folks want to see a step-up from her in comparison to more recent projects, and the excitement she continues to build is resting a lot on this notion.

We still don’t have a release date for this new full-length yet, which many fans believe will be ACT III in the femcee’s ongoing MEGAN series. Maybe it’s something else entirely despite recent teases pointing to that, so we’ll just have to wait and see.

Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion’s fashion prowess isn’t limited to Halloween. She recently performed at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and donned angel wings for her performance.

As folks wait for Megan to drop her next musical effort, at least they can count on her style to engage them online. If the recent “Tina Tuesdays” freestyles are anything to go by, we’re in for a special treat.

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In the footage shared on Twitter, the Chicago superstar is talking to folks about controversies Musk has faced before. “Elon Musk, I don’t give a f**k who’s over [at] his house. Leave that man the f**k alone,” he remarked. “Leave that man the f**k alone. And the thing is, they love to do this. They love to talk s**t. ‘Ha, Elon’s having a bad week.’ If Elon has a bad week, we have a bad life. Leave that man the f**k alone.”

It’s unclear what the context for this clip is, but Elon reacted to it with appreciation and a remark about Kanye’s provocative nature. “Kanye has a good heart and is a world champion troll. (Hall of famer),” he wrote on Twitter earlier today (Sunday, November 1). The Yeezy mogul even reposted the tweet, showing they are not as rocky as they once were.

A lot of that tension stems back to Elon Musk’s criticism of Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks. As of late, though, Ye’s appreciation towards (and praise of) Musk didn’t seem to waver in the wake of that disagreement and online scuffle.

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Kanye West’s Concert

In fact, Kanye West wants Elon Musk to align with him when it comes to their political endorsements and views. Ye pleaded last year for Elon and United States President Donald Trump to stop fighting over Trump’s proposed spending bill.

Elsewhere, Kanye West just rocked a Houston stadium with one of the biggest concerts of his career, and in hip-hop history. As caught by Kurrco on Twitter, he received a Global Icon Award from Texas state representative Ron Reynolds following the performance.

It seems like a lot of folks are changing their tune on Ye these days, for better or for worse. We’ll see if he does anything in the future to make them regret that, as has happened before.

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He took to Instagram to share a video of a policeman showing pictures of a woman and a haircut, and seemingly alluded to her recent birthday celebrations in the caption. “Go shorty it’s your birthday, but you know we don’t give a f**k if it’s your birthday,” the G-Unit mogul wrote. “In Da Club” lives on.

Via Instagram, Hollywood Unlocked caught a seemingly since-deleted post from him that responded to Tia Kemp’s Instagram Live claims. Fif allegedly took a screenshot of her IG Story on the matter and used it to promote his new Street Fighter movie. The song choice, Jermaine Jackson’s “Don’t Take It Personal,” indicates how he’s feeling about all of this.

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Tia Kemp & 50 Cent Beef

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For those unaware, Tia Kemp’s conflict with 50 Cent began when 50 mocked the news of her son with Rick Ross allegedly being assaulted. She clapped back by claiming the New York rapper’s 14-year-old son Sire has a disability.

This led 50 to send Kemp a cease and desist letter, which she ridiculed online. After that came a $6 million defamation suit on Sire’s behalf, plus a temporary restraining order barring her from contacting the 14-year-old online or in person.

Since then, Tia Kemp has not backed down and continues to berate Fif online. She accused him of being a rat, among more brazen and wild insults. Whatever conclusion the court reaches on this matter, it’s clear it won’t be the end of their feud.

50 may have met his match in Kemp when it comes to online trolling, insults, and low-stooping moves to discredit the other. Now, we just have to wait for official court updates on these legal matters. In the meantime, more insults will surely follow soon.

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White leather covers most of the upper, while light grey suede appears on the toe and collar.

The name makes sense when you see the details. Small silver stars are scattered across the sides and heel, almost like they are falling across the shoe.

The laces are another highlight. Thick, braided grey ropes replace the standard flat laces, and small metal charms hang from the ends.

The Wings logo also gets a special treatment on the collar. It appears as a soft, textured patch that blends into the white leather.

Jordan Brand has not shared a price or style code, and the pair is not expected outside China. That makes it a tough pickup for fans in other countries. It is still unclear how pairs will be sold in China, and no retailers have been announced.

Even with limited information, the “Starfall” is one of the most interesting Air Jordan 1 looks of the year.

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Air Jordan 1 High OG “Starfall”

China has become a pretty big focus for Jordan this year. The brand held the final round of its first Jordan Design Studio competition in Shanghai, where Syn Zhuang, a designer, won with a reworked Air Jordan 1.

That event showed how important the Air Jordan 1 is to young designers in the region, and the “Starfall” feels like another example.

Jordan Brand has also been giving the Air Jordan 1 High OG more creative treatments in 2026, such as the MoMA x Air Jordan 1 High OG planned for March.

Regional exclusives are also getting more attention. The brand has already done Mexico-only and Middle East-only pairs, and the “Starfall” adds China to that list.

Overall, the “Starfall” is a beautiful and unusual Air Jordan 1, and fans will be hoping for more images soon.

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As caught by Hollywood Unlocked on Instagram, Noreaga pulled up on Sober Facts, real name Jason Rodriguez, while he was filming a food review on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. “He thought I was a dude he ain’t gon’ see, but now I run up on him,” he remarked to the camera. Sober Facts tried to deflect and say he’s just trying to make it as a creator, while the rapper said he could’ve “did him filthy.” He said he wanted to keep it positive and emphasize that no one should say the n-word and told him to stop recording.

Jason Rodriguez later posted a video in response to the hip-hop media personality, bringing up his issues with N.O.R.E. for his substance use. He said the rapper kept interrupting him and not letting him speak, and said he was being hypocritical with his n-word criticism.

However, it seems like Sober Facts deleted this initial response and posted another one. “I don’t even want to use the word anymore,” he said. “I’m really just trying to end this s**t, this whole back-and-forth… We both from Queens. I dead-a** listen to N.O.R.E.’s music, bro… Honestly, I got to give credit. Your boy N.O.R.E. out here running marathons. He’s trying, he’s getting better. I can see that… We just out here trying to make it… That’s not something you can fake.”

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N.O.R.E.’s Beef With Sober Facts

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Jason Rodriguez talked about his history with substance abuse as well. He got emotional while talking about these experiences, showing the context behind this situation.

Elsewhere, N.O.R.E. has other beef to handle, and he still has some drama to resolve concerning other hip-hop personalities, creators, and artists. We will see if this is the end of this months-long debacle with Sober Facts, which seems like it will be the case.

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Release Date: October 30, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Slow JamZzz

Ain’t no love in this world, man,
I’m cold-blooded, wrist flooded on both hands,
My phone buzzing, we got no time for romance,
I’m too focused, you know this is my slow jam

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