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Vanessa Bryant Calls Out Nike Over ‘MAMBACITA’ Sneaker Leak, Says They Were Not Approved To Be Made

Ballerific Fashion: Vanessa Bryant Launches 'Mambacita' Jewelry Line

Vanessa Bryant recently took to social media to explain her outrage over the manufacturing of the Nike sneakers that she designed in honor of Kobe and her daughter Gianna because they should’ve never been released. Early Thursday morning, Bryant clarified the matter, claiming that during recent negotiations with Nike, she assisted …

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Kobe Bryant’s Estate Ends 18-Year Partnership With Nike

Lakers to Honor Kobe with Black Mamba Jerseys for Thursday's Statue Unveiling

Vanessa Bryant has elected not to renew Kobe Bryant’s post-retirement endorsement extension with Nike. The five-year extension expired on April 13th. Mrs. Bryant has elected to walk away from the partnership, with a source citing that the estate was frustrated with the way Nike was handling the release of Kobe’s …

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Nike Will Release Star Wars-Inspired Sneakers This Year

Star Wars Galaxy

Nike is gearing up to release its Star Wars-inspired Air Presto Mid Utility sneakers. The sneakers will be a part of the company’s Holiday 2021 rollout. Each pair will be based on characters from the iconic sci-fi franchise, though the sneakers are not an official collaboration with Star Wars. The …

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Nike In Hot Water Over USPS Inspired Air Force 1 Experimental

Nike In Hot Water Over USPS Inspired Air Force 1 Experimental

The United States Postal Service recently put out a statement against Nike’s upcoming release of its Priority Mail inspired Air Force 1 Experimental. “The Postal Service, which receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations, protects its …

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Twitter Reacts To Yet Another L on the Nike SNKRS App

Nike's SNKRS App Has Received Nearly 12 Billion Bot Submissions

There is no better proof than the back-to-back L’s sneakerheads everywhere continue to take on Nike’s SNKRS app. However, on Twitter, users are constantly fed up: Secured my W on the SNKRS app today 😩🔥 pic.twitter.com/yPKpxfTpQx — 🤴🏾Prince Yommi⁷🤴🏾 (@Yxmmitmf) March 29, 2021 Me every time I open the SNKRS …

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FAMU Announces Partnership With Nike and LeBron James

FAMU, Nike, and LeBron James Partnership

Florida A&M University has partnered with Nike for a six-year deal that will make Nike FAMU’s exclusive athletic gear provider. The deal with NIKE, Inc. means that FAMU’s official athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment will come directly from the sporting company. As a bonus, the school’s and women’s basketball teams …

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