Overall, the design is bold. Light-wash blue denim covers the pleated panels that make the Air Jordan 12 so recognizable. A darker wash wraps the mudguard, which usually has a reptile texture.

Gold hardware and contrast stitching add some polish. UNC branding appears on the tongue and the heel. It gives the shoe a refined, almost Sunday-best look.

This is also a first for the model because the Air Jordan 12 has never been made in denim before. That makes this PE a very rare piece of Jordan history.

The photos came from Jaelynn Murray Burrus, UNC’s director of women’s basketball. She posted a video on Instagram showing the shoes up close and asked fans to rate them from one to ten. The reaction was very positive.

As with most player exclusives, there is no retail release planned. These pairs are meant for the team and staff. There is also no word on whether other Jordan Brand schools will get denim versions.

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Air Jordan 12 “UNC” PE

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UNC has a special relationship with Jordan Brand. Michael Jordan played for the Tar Heels in the early 1980s, and he hit the winning shot in the 1982 national championship game.

Because of that history, the school regularly gets some of the best player exclusives in college basketball. Further, this is not the first Air Jordan 12 for the Tar Heels. In 2023, the football team received a blue and white cleat version. This year, the basketball team gets a very different take.

The team also received an Air Jordan 10 PE last year, so the Tar Heels have had a busy sneaker run.

Denim is a risky choice for a sneaker. However, the light and dark blue mix works well with Carolina’s colors. It is a smart way to stay on theme without repeating past designs.

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Release Date: October 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Release Date: October 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Prada

I’ve been working every damn day, getting to this money
Who I do it for? My brothers
Yeah, I do it for my mama, nah
I ain’t with the drama, but I’ll hit you with a llama

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The headline piece is a miniature Air Force 1 pendant necklace covered in stones. It costs $5,750, which makes it by far the most expensive item.

A crystal-covered Swoosh necklace follows at $1,750, and matching Swoosh earrings cost $995. An Air Max 1 pendant sits closer to earth at $395.

For fans with smaller budgets, the lineup also includes Swoosh huggie earrings in gold and silver. They cost $195 and $165. More Swoosh earrings are priced at $195 and $295. There is also a Futura pendant necklace for $285. Overall, the mix runs from simple, everyday pieces to full statement jewelry.

Some details are worth knowing. Sneaker News reports that the first drop on October 29th runs from $85 to $245. That means the $5,750 pieces may arrive later.

Nike even includes care instructions, so these are meant to be worn. Also note that both men’s and women’s versions of the Swoosh necklace are expected.

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Nike’s Jewelry Collection

Nike has teased this collection in stages. The first look was a small set of Swoosh necklaces and hoops. Then the nicer pieces appeared, and the prices jumped.

The materials are not cheap either. Reports say the pieces use sterling silver with white rhodium plating or 14K gold finishes, and the Swoosh hoops are 29 mm.

Jewelry fits a bigger trend in sneaker culture. Many fans already wear their favorite shoes as pendants and chains, so Nike is simply making the official version.

The Air Force 1 is the perfect choice for the centerpiece. It is one of the most recognizable sneakers ever made, and it has been tied to hip-hop for decades.

Of course, a $5,750 price tag will limit who can buy it. Still, it gets people talking, and that is exactly what Nike is looking to do here.

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The collection debuted at a charity auction in Portland on October 16th. A wider release follows in January 2027 through SNKRS and select retailers, with prices from $120 to $200.

The program has been around since 2004, and it has raised more than $44 million for the hospital. Every pair also marks a first, since none of these six models have been part of Doernbecher before.

What makes the collection special is how personal each shoe feels. Here is a quick look at every pair:

Owen William Flint, 11, went with the Air Max 1/97. His shoe is packed with things he loves, like superheroes, baseball, and dirt bikes. His baseball number, 88, shows up on the upper, and a spinning wheel lace charm adds a playful touch. It costs $170.

Avery Wilson, 13, took on the Air Jordan 11 Low IE. She filled it with characters she invented, including a fancy British alien named Greg. A tiny license plate pin reads 143, a sweet tribute to her grandfather. It costs $200.

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Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 22 Collection

Charlye Cosgrove, 15, built her Nike ACG Rufus around a pair of pink camo shoes she wore as a baby. Mossy green fabric and graphics that appear in sunlight give it a Pacific Northwest feel. It costs $120.

Royce Short, 12, is all about rodeo, and it shows on his Air Force 1 Mid. The shoe has a belt buckle closure, rope-style laces, and branding for the bucking bull business he hopes to start one day. It costs $140.

Aurora Loss, 9, turned her Nike Structure Plus into a tiny hotel dream. It is covered in fluffy pink material, cherry blossoms, and an anime character, with a removable hair bow. It costs $170.

Kamoryn Marshall, 17, based his Nike GT Future on a memory from recovering after hip surgery, when he imagined goldfish swimming above him. A chrome Swoosh stands in for his titanium hip. Pricing is still to come.

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For those unaware, Elliott Wilson and DJ Vlad were supposed to work together in partnership following an interview with Hit-Boy. But things quickly broke down over alleged business disagreements, budget issues, and more. While Joe Budden questioned Elliott Wilson and DJ Vlad’s link-up, he had strong statements on how both sides mishandled this, but most of the smoke was for Wilson this time.

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Joe Budden On Elliott Wilson

“It’s almost time for intervention [for Elliott Wilson],” Budden posited. “I think Elliott is really sullying his name… El is legacy. But in this new-age content world, I think Elliott has done a lot and is doing a lot that ain’t coming off right. And this is from me looking B.Dot in his face… Something happened there… What happened with the Jeremy Hecht pod and [DJ] Hed, that s**t you pulled with SaVon that you still ain’t even answered for yet… You did some shady s**t, what’s up with that?”

“Elliott’s probably got one more pass out of me…” Joe Budden continued. “You been here… When the game continues to change right in front of your face, and you continue to do the same s**t and change absolutely nothing, this falls on you… The game has changed too many times in front of Elliott… With Everyday Struggle, he was supposed to be the host… Elliott said, ‘Nah, that’s not enough money for me to do that show.’ […] Now you out here floundering, making decisions from what seems like a state of desperation… El is my man. But I take offense that you did that slimy s**t to SaVon and ain’t say a word to me.”

Elliott Wilson may have responded to this situation on Twitter by quoting a 50 Cent line. “These industry n***as ain’t friends. They know how to pretend,” he wrote earlier today (Saturday, October 17).

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The most recent update in this situation comes from Rolling Stone. Via a new court filing from Hugo and his attorney Brent Lehman, they responded to Pharrell’s attempts to dismiss the lawsuit. Hugo fought back against the notion that he only identified one song at issue, that being EARTHGANG’s “U Gotta.” He claimed he singled it out because he was removed from the credits despite the artists acknowledging his involvement.

Instead, Hugo and his lawyer argued the case is a broad indictment of nearly 50 studio sessions between 2019 and 2021 and their resulting material. Also, he claimed Williams and his companies control the necessary records to determine how these releases occurred.

“Defendants ask the court to write Chad Hugo out of The Neptunes on the pleadings, before a single document has been produced,” the filing reportedly stated. “But The Neptunes were two people. For three decades, Hugo and Pharrell Williams wrote and produced records together under that name. Hugo has always been at the center of The Neptunes success and is equally responsible for the duo’s special place in the industry. Over the past few years, Williams has sought to erase Hugo from one of the greatest hip-hip duos of all time. This case is about Williams’ effort to rewrite history and turn The Neptunes’ success into the work of only one person.”

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Pharrell & Chad Hugo Case

Chad Hugo called Pharrell’s request for more specific info “especially unfair” because Hugo sought royalty statements, financial records, and other forms of documentation from 2021 to 2024. However, he claims he got “almost nothing, despite counsel’s acknowledgment that additional documents exist.”

As for Pharrell’s response to Chad Hugo, he claimed the multiple versions of Hugo’s legal pursuit don’t identify a clear copyright claim correspondent to federal court. He alleged his former collaborator only named the N.E.R.D. album No One Ever Really Dies rather than any specific songs. Williams believes it’s unclear if Hugo seeks composition credit, recording rights, or both concerning EARTHGANG’s “U Gotta.”

“The [second amended complaint] is so vague and ambiguous with respect to the copyrights placed at issue that defendants cannot reasonably prepare a response,” Pharrell’s motion reportedly argued. “As incomprehensible as it is, it appears that Hugo has no idea which compositions or sound recordings he supposedly authored — even though he claims to have been there, right by defendants’ side, the whole time.”

Williams’ arguments open the door for a state court case, but he wants a dismissal under federal guidelines. We will see where they land concerning this complex case.

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XXL caught some of the Michigan rapper and streamer’s heated confrontations with the Jacksonville MC and singer. A few members of their crews also stepped in to confront each other, whereas security was trying to keep everyone in check. For those unaware, DDG and YK Osiris’ beef stems back to boxing challenges from one side to the other. It quickly devolved into genuine animosity over the years.

Also, the HIT-A-THON artist and content creator was commentating the fight between Osiris and Frost. So naturally, he reacted quite excitedly when Deshae emerged victorious via technical knockout in the second round. One of YK’s colleagues even started to trash-talk DDG from below the commentators’ booth, which led to a fiery clap-back.

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Deshae Frost Versus YK Osiris

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As for the actual boxing match between YK Osiris and Deshae Frost, the former refused to get back up and conceded the match, seemingly too tired to go on. Frost was happy to gloat in Osiris’ face following his victory, as caught by Hollywood Unlocked on IG. But YK wanted to make it clear he didn’t actually knock him out.

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According to Complex, the two had been beefing for months, including an altercation at Brand Risk 15. They participated in an three-round exhibition match in July of last year for a PlaqueBoyMax stream.

This loss is more bad luck for YK Osiris, who lost to Scam Likely at a Brand Risk event back in January of this year. Maybe his next match will be his retribution.

Meanwhile, DDG has competitive history under his belt, though not always in the boxing ring. Back in May, he and Nick Cannon went at each other in a “Wild ‘N Out” rap battle, which he did not exactly win convincingly. Perhaps the next Brand Risk event will feature the artist and Internet personality return to combat sports… And maybe it will be against YK Osiris to settle this feud.

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The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center had this to add in their statement. “All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date once announced. More information will be posted here and emailed to ticketholders directly when available.”

According to AllHipHop, the announcement emerged at 5:30PM, just three hours before Weezy was set to hit the stage. The announcement did not point to specific weather conditions or other details that would explain or verify the postponement, with no replacement date in sight at press time. Also, it’s unclear if other shows will face a similar fate. The next stop on the “20 Years Of Carter Classics” trek is tonight (Saturday, October 17) at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Three more shows will follow on October 22, 23, and 29 in Kentucky, Tennessee, and New Mexico, respectively. Lil Wayne has had postponed concert trouble before, so fans hope this won’t be a frequent trend for the remainder of the tour.

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Lil Wayne Concert Canceled

Lil Wayne’s canceled concert follows a more controversial situation in Maine. After 2 Chainz played his opening set, fans waited for two hours before learning Wayne would not be performing. He apologized and returned to Maine for a make-up show about a month later.

Elsewhere, Lil Wayne’s new music is catching heat for its proximity to his MAGA sensibilities. The new Kid Rock collab “7 Sins” caught some flack, but not as much as Eminem appearing on the same album. After all, he’s been much more vocal about anti-Trump stances.

We will see if Tunechi addresses this recent concert postponement, the latest in a sadly growing list. Hopefully Lil Wayne fans in Charleston, West Virginia will get their make-up show in due time.

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He said he randomly walked into a Nike store and spotted the “Royal” pair. An employee asked if he wanted them, and Tucker asked if they had his size and they did.

Tucker called seeing the “Royal” on the shelf a week or two after release out of this world. That is not how this colorway usually behaves.

The “Royal” is one of the most beloved Air Jordan 1 colorways ever made. It dropped on October 10th for $185, and it was the first OG leather version since 2017. Pairs came in full family sizing, so adults and kids had plenty of options. That likely played a role in the supply.

Reviews also mentioned how good the pair looks. WearTesters praised the quality of the leather and the special packaging inspired by Michael Jordan’s early Nike photo shoots.

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PJ Tucker’s Reaction

This is a big shift for the Air Jordan 1. Only just a few years ago, a “Royal” release would have been gone in seconds. Now, the model is facing a very different market and we’re starting to see pairs that would be hard to cop, sitting on shelves.

Reports say demand for the Air Jordan 1 has cooled, especially after Jordan Brand flooded the market with colorways. The 2023 “Royal Reimagined” also underperformed, although that would be expected a bit more than the classic Royal pair.

Nike CEO Elliott Hill addressed this earlier this month. He said Jordan Brand has been oversupplying retros and plans to reduce volume in 2027, pointing to the Air Jordan 1 as an example.

That plan makes sense. When shelves stay full, hype drops, and the brand loses the feeling of scarcity.

For fans, there is a bright side. Collectors who missed past drops can pick up a clean pair at a fair price. For resellers, it is a reminder that not every retro is a sure thing.

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