Metro Boomin and The Alchemist have taken their beatmaking expertise to the basketball court docket, teaming up with Kevin Durant for their very own Nike sneaker collaborations.
Metro’s shoe — aptly known as the KD 17 “Metro Boomin” — pays homage to the producer’s blockbuster album Heroes & Villains with an electrifying, purple-and-blue design.
The tongue additionally nods to his earlier album, 2018’s Not All Heroes Put on Capes, and its leaping man silhouette, whereas the left heel encompasses a purple “Leslie” signature, honoring Metro’s late mom.
The Alchemist’s shoe — the KD 17 “The Alchemist” — options his ALC Information emblem on the tongue and is available in a Coconut Milk colorway, with splashes of Atomic Violet and Hyper Grape.
The distinctive kicks come courtesy of Durant’s “Producer Sequence,” which highlights his love of the sonic architects behind the tradition. Fellow producer Bink! (Kanye West “Satan in a New Gown,” JAY-Z “Blueprint”) additionally has his personal shoe.
The Nike KD 17 is about to hit cabinets on Might 17 in the usual “Sundown” colorway. The “Producer Sequence” kinds are anticipated to comply with within the coming months, retailing for $160 every.
Metro Boomin and The Alchemist workforce up with Kevin Durant for brand new Nike sneaker collab
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Although Kevin Durant is broadly thought of a Hip Hop connoisseur, he was trolled on-line earlier this yr after naming considered one of Drake’s latest LPs as his favourite album of all time.
The Phoenix Suns shared a video montage on Instagram wherein members of their roster had been requested to call one file that personally resonates with them essentially the most.
Gamers responded with wide selection of picks, with Bradley Beal naming The Off Season by J. Cole, Josh Okogie going with SLIME SEA2ON by Younger Thug, and Damion Lee choosing The Black Album and The Blueprint by JAY-Z.
KD, nonetheless, responded: “My favourite album of all time must be Drake’s CLB [Certified Lover Boy].”
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“CLB as your favourite album deserves an NBA fantastic,” one individual joked in an Instagram remark, whereas one other added: “CLB not even near Drake’s greatest album [four crying emojis].”
Going additional in on the two-time NBA champion, one consumer stated: “KD by no means allowed to the touch the aux.”
The 2014 MVP has developed a detailed bond with Drizzy through the years and was even given an A&R credit score on his newest undertaking, For All The Canines.
Throughout this yr’s NBA All-Star Weekend, he confirmed his unwavering help for the Canadian famous person, making it clear that he’s at all times there for his buddy every time wanted.
“I’m simply there for him every time Drake desires to speak about life, and he simply gave me that title,” he stated of his A&R position.
