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23 Hype Hip Hop Sneakers

From Suave Tribal Accented Footwear to Retro-Futuristic Kicks

— December 18, 2012 — Fashion
A lot of heavy hitter rhyme spitters are getting into the art of crafting their own certified Hip Hop sneakers. Nowadays you can find rappers collaborating with huge clothing apparel like Adidas to couture shoe lines like Christian Louboutin.

Lupe Fiasco just released a pair of the Vans OTW Stovepipe kicks, adding a tribal-inspired sneaker to his lineup of shoes. Most are well aware of Kanye West's line of style savvy sneaks. He collaborated with Nike to create Air Yeezy, a fashion-forward take on hi-top runners. Previously, West also teamed up with Louis Vuitton to present a handful of sneakers elegantly designed with the LV logo decorating the soles.

Hip Hop sneakers endorsed and created by beloved rap moguls are able to bring fans closer to their idols; creating a special bond that only rappers and their admirers can understand.

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Rad Rapper Shoe Sets
Rad Rapper Shoe Sets
The Lupe Fiasco for Vans OTW Collection Will Make You Want to Kick Push
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Old School Rap-Inspired Sneaks
Old School Rap-Inspired Sneaks
The Pro-Keds Biz Markie 69er Lo Has Got What You Need
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Embroidered Velvet Slippers
Embroidered Velvet Slippers
The Del Toro x Theophilus London Limited Edition LVRS Slipper is Chic
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Clown Makeup Kicks
Clown Makeup Kicks
The Brightly Hued BAPE Creep Sta Are Ready to Strut
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Suave Tribal Accent Sneakers
Suave Tribal Accent Sneakers
The Lupe Fiasco Vans OTW Stovepipe are a Fresh Take on Tribal Design
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West Coast Rapper Kicks
West Coast Rapper Kicks
The Adidas Snoop Dogg Sneaker is Inspired by the Boss Dog
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Rad Rap Icon Sneakers
Rad Rap Icon Sneakers
The Nike Air ‘Yeezy 2' Running Shoe is Endorsed by Kanye West
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Hip-Hop Bandit Sneakers
Hip-Hop Bandit Sneakers
The Mobb Deep x Supra Collaboration Produces a Sneaky Camouflaged Shoe
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Charitable Rapper Auctions
Charitable Rapper Auctions
Bid for Kanye Merch in Support of the Kanye West Foundation
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Rugged Rapper Kicks (UPDATE)
Rugged Rapper Kicks (UPDATE)
Prodigy of Mobb Deep Collaborates with Supra on Two New Sneakers
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Hip-Hop High Tops
Hip-Hop High Tops
The Supra x Just Blaze Skytop II Sneakers are Seriously Swagged Out
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Epic Rap Kicks
Epic Rap Kicks
The Wu-Tang Clan "Killerbee" Shoes Ain't Nothing to Mess With
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Mary Jane-Inspired Kicks
Mary Jane-Inspired Kicks
Curren$y and Diamond Supply Co. Release 4/20 Collection
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Hip-Hop Collaboration Kicks
Hip-Hop Collaboration Kicks
The Reebok Kamikaze III Mid Sneakers Get a Co-Sign From Swizz Beatz
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Album Cover Sneakers
Album Cover Sneakers
Mos Def Self-Promotes While Designing For Adidas
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Vibrant Hip Hop Kicks
Vibrant Hip Hop Kicks
Questlove Dunk Collection is a Must-Have for Fans of the Roots
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DJ Kick Collaborations
DJ Kick Collaborations
Dj Premier and Nike Air Force 1 Create Sneakers That Are Off the Chain
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Retro-Futuristic Sneakers
Retro-Futuristic Sneakers
Kanye Promotes 'Nike Air Yeezy'
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Honorary Rapper Leather Sneakers
Honorary Rapper Leather Sneakers
The Big Sean x Adidas Originals Shoes are Limited to 380 Pairs
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Customized Crystal Kicks
Customized Crystal Kicks
CLVII Create Personalized Studded Shoes for Lil Wayne
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Hip Hop High-Tops
Hip Hop High-Tops
The Adidas Public Enemy Attitude Hi Will Have You Fighting the Power
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Rapper Street Sneaks
Rapper Street Sneaks
The PONY Nipsey Hussle Will Keep You Looking Good in the Hood
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Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers
Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers
Kanye West and Louis Vuitton Catapult Street Shoes to the Mainstre
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