Both come dressed in a glossy blue patent leather upper. Red Jumpman logos appear on the Mid version for contrast. Howard’s Bison head logo sits on the tongue of each. These cleats will not be sold to the public.

They’re reserved strictly for Howard’s football program this season. Howard has worked with Jordan Brand since signing a deal in 2022. That partnership made Howard the only HBCU outfitted directly by the brand.

Programs like Michigan and Oklahoma also receive similar custom Jumpman cleats. Howard opens its season on August 29th against Alabama A&M. That game is part of the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta.

It also marks new head coach Ted White’s first game back. White is a former Howard quarterback returning to lead his alma mater. He still holds several of the school’s all-time passing records.

Fans are probably expecting these Air Jordan 11 cleats to debut that day. The reveal adds another chapter to Howard’s growing Jordan Brand history. It’s one more example of the school’s exclusive sneaker relationship standing out.

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Howard University Football Player Exclusives

Howard’s Air Jordan 11 cleats lean into the shoe’s signature patent leather finish. That glossy build gives both pairs a sharp look under stadium lights.

Full patent leather isn’t always practical for warm summer football weather. Still, it keeps these cleats visually consistent with past Howard Jordan releases. Howard has received several other Jordan Brand PEs since the 2022 deal began.

Past drops have included versions of the Jordan 1, 4, and 10. A retail Air Jordan 1 Low tied to Howard is also expected later this year.

Together, these releases show how far the partnership has grown. Howard remains one of the only HBCUs with this level of Jordan Brand access. That access keeps expanding each season with new player-exclusive designs.

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While thousands of fans had made it into the Stadium safely, thousands of others were left in the dark. This subsequently led to a three-hour concert delay. Instead of starting at 9:15 PM EST, Hov only got on stage at 12:15 AM EST.

Some fans were only let in halfway through the show, and the anger was palpable. During the show, JAŸ-Z revealed that security had to close the doors because fans were rushing the gates. People without tickets were finding their way into the venue, and something needed to be done.

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JAŸ-Z Reveals What Happened

As fans waited for JAŸ-Z to take the stage, “refund” chants echoed throughout Yankee Stadium. For a second there, it was believed that the show could just be straight up canceled. After all, New York City has a concert curfew of 11 PM EST. Now, Hov will have to pay a hefty fine for going over the time limit. Although, seeing as though this is a Yankee Stadium issue, he might get a pass.

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Fans Want Refunds

The calls for refunds extended to social media. Even fans who got into the show seemingly want a refund for their troubles. After all, they went through a horrific experience outside of the gates. Not to mention, there were some who had to miss part of the show because of all this. While nights one and two went smoothly, it’s clear that this was a bit of a mess, to put it bluntly.

Despite all of this, JAŸ-Z still put on a fantastic show with a setlist and guest list to write home about.

Full setlist:

• Dynasty Intro
• Brooklyn’s Finest
• Dirt Off Your Shoulder
• I Know
• U Don’t Know
• Can’t Knock the Hustle with Teyana Taylor
• Money Ain’t a Thing with Jermaine Dupri
• Seen It All with Jeezy
• Go Crazy with Jeezy
• Hola Hovito
• Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love) with Usher
• Throwback with Usher
• Never Change
• Song Cry
• Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
• Beach Is Better (Interlude)
• FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt
• N— What, N— Who
• No Church in the Wild with The-Dream
• Clique
• Run This Town with Rihanna
• Bitch Better Have My Money with Rihanna
• Dead Presidents
• Can I Live
• Girls Girls Girls
• 99 Problems
• Ruff Ryder’s Anthem / Welcome to the Jungle / So Appalled / Jigga My N— / On to the Next One with Swizz Beatz
• Ain’t No N—
• Excuse Me Miss / La La La / I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) / Frontin’ / Allure with Pharrell Williams
• Grindin’ with Clipse and Pharrell Williams
• Drunk in Love with Beyoncé
• N—s in Paris b/w Big Pimpin’
• Public Service Announcement
• New York, New York (Frank Sinatra cover)
• Empire State of Mind
• New York with Fat Joe and Jadakiss
• Dear Summer
• Lucifer
• Encore

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However, once the festivities began, Hov did not disappoint. He performed some of the biggest songs in his catalog, all while bringing out a superstar list of guests. Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher, Clipse, Pharrell, and many more took the stage with JAŸ-Z last night. It was an incredible moment for the fans in the Stadium, and it seemed to be well worth the delay.

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JAŸ-Z Extra Innings Guest List

Full Guest List:

• Rihanna
• Beyoncé
• Usher
• Clipse
• Pharrell
• Jeezy
• Fat Joe
• Jadakiss
• Teyana Taylor
• The-Dream
• Jermaine Dupri
• Swizz Beatz

Full setlist:

• Dynasty Intro
• Brooklyn’s Finest
• Dirt Off Your Shoulder
• I Know
• U Don’t Know
• Can’t Knock the Hustle with Teyana Taylor
• Money Ain’t a Thing with Jermaine Dupri
• Seen It All with Jeezy
• Go Crazy with Jeezy
• Hola Hovito
• Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love) with Usher
• Throwback with Usher
• Never Change
• Song Cry
• Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
• Beach Is Better (Interlude)
• FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt
• N— What, N— Who
• No Church in the Wild with The-Dream
• Clique
• Run This Town with Rihanna
• Bitch Better Have My Money with Rihanna
• Dead Presidents
• Can I Live
• Girls Girls Girls
• 99 Problems
• Ruff Ryder’s Anthem / Welcome to the Jungle / So Appalled / Jigga My N— / On to the Next One with Swizz Beatz
• Ain’t No N—
• Excuse Me Miss / La La La / I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) / Frontin’ / Allure with Pharrell Williams
• Grindin’ with Clipse and Pharrell Williams
• Drunk in Love with Beyoncé
• N—s in Paris b/w Big Pimpin’
• Public Service Announcement
• New York, New York (Frank Sinatra cover)
• Empire State of Mind
• New York with Fat Joe and Jadakiss
• Dear Summer
• Lucifer
• Encore

Let us know what you thought of JAŸ-Z’s latest show in the comments section below.

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However, once the show began, JAŸ-Z did not disappoint. He brought out a phenomenal array of guests, including the likes of Rihanna, Beyoncé, Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Clipse, Pharrell, Teyana Taylor, Swizz Beatz, and more.

The setlist was a mix of some of Hov’s biggest hits and features, and songs performed by his esteemed guests. It was a memorable night, and despite the delays, some might say it was the best night of the three.

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JAŸ-Z Delivers Performance For The Ages

Full setlist:

• Dynasty Intro
• Brooklyn’s Finest
• Dirt Off Your Shoulder
• I Know
• U Don’t Know
• Can’t Knock the Hustle with Teyana Taylor
• Money Ain’t a Thing with Jermaine Dupri
• Seen It All with Jeezy
• Go Crazy with Jeezy
• Hola Hovito
• Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love) with Usher
• Throwback with Usher
• Never Change
• Song Cry
• Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
• Beach Is Better (Interlude)
• FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt
• N— What, N— Who
• No Church in the Wild with The-Dream
• Clique
• Run This Town with Rihanna
• Bitch Better Have My Money with Rihanna
• Dead Presidents
• Can I Live
• Girls Girls Girls
• 99 Problems
• Ruff Ryder’s Anthem / Welcome to the Jungle / So Appalled / Jigga My N— / On to the Next One with Swizz Beatz
• Ain’t No N—
• Excuse Me Miss / La La La / I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) / Frontin’ / Allure with Pharrell Williams
• Grindin’ with Clipse and Pharrell Williams
• Drunk in Love with Beyoncé
• N—s in Paris b/w Big Pimpin’
• Public Service Announcement
• New York, New York (Frank Sinatra cover)
• Empire State of Mind
• New York with Fat Joe and Jadakiss
• Dear Summer
• Lucifer
• Encore

Let us know what you think of this tracklist in the comments below.

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Tonight, Hov is wrapping up his Yankee Stadium concert series with some Extra Innings. This has fans intrigued in terms of what direction he will go. There has been speculation about who he might bring out. Some believe Jeezy and Kendrick Lamar are in play. Unfortunately, there is a chance that we might not know tonight.

We say this because the situation at Yankee Stadium is dire right now. According to concertgoers on site at Yankee Stadium, security has shut down the gates. No one can get through, and thousands of people have been stuck outside for hours.

Fans inside the stadium were told that the concert would be delayed until everyone with a ticket could get into the venue. However, there is one big issue here. There is a curfew for shows in New York City, and it’s 11 PM. At the time of writing this, that is in 20 minutes from now.

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JAŸ-Z Fans Are Not Happy

This is quite concerning, especially since JAŸ-Z has yet to perform a single song. There is a very real possibility that the show is canceled altogether. However, the hope is that security can figure it out, and some exceptions can be made.

Fans have traveled from far and wide to see Hov perform, and now, the stadium’s security is making the process a lot more complicated than it needs to be. At this time, security has not explained these delays. Although fans online have speculated that the gates closed due to unticketed fans trying to hop the gate.

Stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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The mockup fades from a rich magenta near the top down to pale pink. That same gradient carries through onto the see-through outsole. Also a white Nike swoosh breaks up the pink on the side panel. Black detailing on the midsole keeps the design grounded a bit.

So far, nothing about this has come from Nike directly. That means it’s a concept mockup, not a confirmed release. Foamposites have leaned into pink before, just not quite like this. Pairs like the “Pearlized Pink” came out years back. Those releases used more of a solid metallic pink finish.

This gradient version takes a different approach with its fading colors. Nike has also played with gradient effects on other Foamposite colorways. That history makes this concept feel plausible, even without confirmation.

For now, sneaker fans are left speculating about a possible release. Whether Nike ever picks up this design stays completely unclear. Mockups like this also tend to pop up long before anything gets confirmed. Overall, sometimes they turn into real pairs, and sometimes they just fade out.

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Nike Air Foamposite One “Pink Gradient”

The Foamposite One first dropped back in 1997, designed by Eric Avar. Its molded upper set it apart from other basketball shoes at launch.

Since then, Nike has used the model for bold, unusual colorways. Camo, floral, and metallic finishes have all shown up over the years. A gradient effect fits right into that same experimental tradition. Going from deep magenta into a soft pink feels true to foams.

The black midsole strip stops the design from looking too muted. Concepts like this usually spark conversation before anything moves forward officially. Sometimes brands run with fan ideas, and sometimes nothing comes of it. Either way, it shows pink Foamposites still have plenty of interest ahead.

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The shows also mark 25 years since “The Blueprint” dropped. LeBron attended the concerts alongside a long list of celebrities and athletes. Names like Kevin Hart, Megan Thee Stallion, and Leonardo DiCaprio were also there.

Photos and video from the stadium showed LeBron in the sneaker up close. The shoe keeps the classic triple white Air Force 1 build. One heel carries an embossed Roc-A-Fella Records logo in white.

The opposite heel reads “Reasonable Doubt 1996,” marking the album’s release year. That design nods back to a rare 1999 promotional Air Force 1. Nike only brought that original pair back once, in 2017. This new version has mostly stayed within Jay-Z’s inner circle so far.

Rapper Fabolous also received a pair as part of the rollout. No public release has been confirmed for the “Reasonable Doubt” Air Force 1. Based on past drops like this, it may remain a friends and family piece. Still, LeBron wearing it out added more visibility to the shoe. It’s one more piece connecting Jay-Z’s anniversary run to sneaker culture.

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Jay-Z x Air Force 1 “Reasonable Doubt”

Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium shows have turned into one of the summer’s biggest events. Each night has pulled in a packed list of musicians and athletes. Beyond LeBron, guests have included Beyonce, Nas, Eminem, and Pharrell Williams.

The concerts are split between two of Jay-Z’s most important albums. Night one leaned into “Reasonable Doubt,” while night two honored “The Blueprint.” Both shows reportedly broke attendance records for the venue. Alongside the performances, Roc-A-Fella branded merchandise and pop-ups appeared around the city.

The Air Force 1 fits into that larger anniversary campaign. It borrows details from a sneaker Jay-Z has been tied to since 1999. Seeing LeBron in a pair only adds to the shoe’s growing reputation. For now, fans outside Jay’s circle can only watch from a distance.

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Black leather covers most of the upper, with university blue running through the outsole and lining. That same blue shows up on the midfoot sides and the embroidered heel logo. A yellow tone sits behind the tongue and on the heel Jumpman for that extra little bit of contrast.

Carmelo Anthony became Jordan Brand’s first signature basketball athlete after getting picked third overall in 2003. That deal helped set the stage for future signature stars on the roster.

Unlike a lot of signature shoes, the 5.5 wasn’t built from scratch. Instead, it borrowed design elements straight from the Air Jordan 5 and Air Jordan 6. That mashup approach gave it a look that still feels different today.

The original release also came with a metallic silver hangtag shaped like a small booklet. It walked buyers through some of the shoe’s design details back then. Anthony has stayed close to the game since retiring from the NBA. He’s been visible through his podcast and other public appearances lately. Sneaker fans have wanted this one retroed for years now.

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Jordan Melo 5.5

Carmelo Anthony’s signature line took an unusual route compared to most Jordan Brand athletes. Instead of getting fresh silhouettes, his early shoes borrowed heavily from existing Air Jordan models.

The Melo 1.5 mixed cues from the Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan 2. Then the 5.5 followed that same pattern using the 5 and 6 as its base. That hybrid style became part of what made the shoe stand out.

It never looked like a typical team release or a basic signature model. The shape and paneling clearly pull from those classic silhouettes. Yet the Melo branding and blue accents still give it its own identity. For longtime collectors, that blend is a big part of the appeal. Newer fans get a chance to grab a shoe that hasn’t retroed much.

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