Business and Finance
Shaq and Allen Iverson want to revive Jay-Z and 50 Cent’s sneakers
NBA stars Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson, who also work with Reebok Basketball as president and vice chairman, recently revealed that there could also be a relaunch of shoes related to hip-hop heavyweights Jay-Z and 50 Cent.
The two former basketball players appeared on a recent episode (*50*) the host discussed how sneakerheads and fans reacted to Jay-Z wearing a pair of his Reebok S. Carter Collection sneakers at this yr’s Super Bowl, O’Neal and Iverson were asked if the second coming of popular footwear took place. Shaq seemed concerned with making it occur if that is what the “Hard Knock Life” billionaire wanted.
A TNT commentator said, “We know Jay-Z. Jay-Z, if you happen to’re watching, we want to kiss you.”
Iverson, also often called “The Answer,” chimed in, saying that when the footwear was released in 2003, he was a fan and “wore it all summer long.” He added that as a member of the Reebok family, he and his crew received custom-made S. Carters.
When the gathering, which resembled Gucci’s white sneakers from 1984, was initially released, it sold 10,000 pairs just hours after occurring sale.
The next topic of dialogue was 50 Cent’s Reebok G-Unit collection. Would this be one other collection that may be purchased in stores and online? Around the identical time because the S. Carters were released, the G-Unit boss also signed a take care of Reebok to release a set of several models bearing the G-Unit insignia.
Shaq also expressed interest in contacting the TV executive and shouted within the video. “50, when I call you, holla. Jay-Z, we’ll call. We definitely want to give the fans and consumers what they want.” He assured listeners that he and Iverson would make it occur, as they expected to talk to each men, and also said that the corporate’s future footwear would feature recent styles and more technology.
Rebook CEOs SHAQ and Allen Iverson are asked in the event that they would bring back S.Carter’s and G-unit sneakers and also want to talk to Jay Z and 50 Cent pic.twitter.com/HpHJNU3wP6
— 2Cool2Blog (@2Cool2Blog) March 4, 2024