NEWS: Big Sean Opens Recording Studio At His Old High School

Big Sean Opens Recording Studio At His Old High School

Big Sean told the students at his old high school that if they achieved high scores on their ACT exam, he would gift them with their own recording studio. He kept his promise and with help from adidas he recently unveiled the 784-square foot Sean Anderson Studio of Infinite Possibilities at Cass Technical High School.

“I can’t believe I used to rap at the lunch tables, slang my CD’s in the hallways, and fast forward less than 10 years later I’m opening up my own recording studio at my old High School Cass Tech for the students! This brings me tears of Joy! Thank u for making this happen,” he wrote on Instagram.

 Watch the D-Town rep talk about giving back to his alma mater and his new Kanye West and John Legend-assisted single, “One Man Can Change the World,” which is dedicated to his grandmother, below.

FASHION: KANYE WEST X ADIDAS ORIGINALS YEEZY SEASON 1 PRICING INFO

KANYE WEST X ADIDAS ORIGINALS YEEZY SEASON 1 PRICING INFO

 If you're in the market for some Kanye West x Adidas Originals gear we have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the Yeezy Boost Low will be cheaper than the $350 high-top version, and will retail for roughly $210. That's it for the good news.

Entry level clothing goods from Kanye West's Yeezy Season 1, such as sweatshirts and hoodies, will be going for around $430. Duckboots will run you about $500, as will a canvas backpack. A CANVAS BACKPACK!

Furthermore, knitwear pieces will start $875+ and range all the way up to $1650. You don't even want to know about the price of some Kanye x Adidas Originals outerwear. 

But, since we're here- jackets and the like will range from $1760 to nearly $4,000. Of course, each of the pieces were made in Italy from only the finest materials, so maybe the price is warranted? Nah, we're talking about ADIDAS here, the same company that made those sneakers with the wings hanging off the back. 

In any event, Yeezy Season 1 is scheduled to launch in the Fall/Winter of 2015, which will give you plenty of time to stack your chips so you can buy a sleeve of a Kanye West x Adidas Originals hoodie, or the zipper off one of the backpacks. 

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NEWS: Kanye Surprises Fans at the adidas a standard in Brooklyn

Kanye Surprises Fans at the adidas a standard in Brooklyn

via Foot Locker's Twitter

Continuing what has been a rather public weekend, Kanye stopped by adidas' a standard shop in Brooklyn moments ago to chop it up with fans.

Posted to Foot Locker's Twitter, Kanye is seen with yet another smile on his face as he interacts with shoppers. Noticeably, 'Ye is down on one knee presumably to help a customer try on a pair of Yeezy Boosts. No word yet on what he was officially doing out in Brooklyn, but it appears Kanye is doing his best to help promote his adidas sneaker. If you happened to catch Mr. West in BK, share your experience in the comments below.

Yeezy @kanyewest just dropped by our adidas a-standard store in Brooklyn to hang with some fans. pic.twitter.com/Qonqr9TDeL

— Foot Locker (@footlocker) February 15, 2015

[via Foot Locker's Twitter] 

NEWS: Pharrell Makes a Surprise Appearance at the adidas Originals Pop Up

Pharrell Makes a Surprise Appearance at the adidas Originals Pop Up

During an adidas event last night in Soho, collaborator and GRAMMY winner Pharrell Williams stopped by to give a crowd of high school artists the surprise of a lifetime. The students were invited to adidas' pop up space to customize the ubiquitous Superstar, the model of Pharrell's upcoming collaboration with the three stripes, which is set to drop in March. Pharrell spoke to the students about the importance of exercising creativity, and of course, posed for some pictures as well. Complex was able to catch up with him after the event and discuss how adidas has been an ideal brand to work with, as well as how they've positioned themselves within the world of fashion. Pharrell also expressed the importance of the Internet and how it's helping to create a future for talented young artists. 

NEWS: KANYE DISHES ADIDAS YEEZY BOOST RELEASE INFORMATION

 KANYE DISHES ADIDAS YEEZY BOOST RELEASE INFORMATION

'Eventually everyone who wants Yeezys will get them.' That's what Kanye West had to say in an interview with Ryan Seacrest this morning regarding his much anticipated Adidas Yeezy Boost release. By now most of you know the kicks will initially launch in the New York City area on February 14th. 

According to Kanye, the pig-sueded Yeezy Boost- of which only 9,000 were made- will carry a $350 price tag. Speaking with Seacrest, 'Ye said; 

"The shoes come out this Saturday. There are only 9,000. They're $350. I just wanna make sure we keep it safe. I've heard about people getting hurt over sneaker culture…Just be patient, we'll make more Yeezys. Eventually everyone who wants Yeezys will get them."

Of course, if you want to be one of the first to shell out $350 for Kanye's first Adidas collab, you'll need to download Adidas' 'Confirmed' app which will allow you to reserve a pair once they become available. 

There's no telling the type of madness that will ensue once the Adidas Yeezy Boost officially hits retailers but you know the re-sale prices on eBay will be through the roof, regardless of what Kanye has to say about availability. 

It's important to keep in mind, these shoes strongly resemble the ones that Peter Pan wore when he was getting lit with the Lost Boys. So don't go apeshit if you don't get one of the 9,000 pairs.

"I wanna apologize to all the kids and all the parents that can't get the shoes currently cause there's only 9,000" #KanyeOnSeacrest

— SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) February 11, 2015

"I know you can run up on this 14 year old kid and take his Yeezys but just be patient because we will make more Yeezys" #KanyeOnSeacrest

— SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) February 11, 2015

"When I was growing up kids got killed for Jordans. Now that I'm in this position I'm gonna make sure everyone gets Yeezys" #KanyeOnSeacrest

— SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) February 11, 2015

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SNEAKER NEWS: Kanye West's adidas Yeezy 750 Boost Release Date

Kanye West's adidas Yeezy 750 Boost Release Date

The sneakers will be released to the public this Saturday, February 14, exclusively in New York. 

The release date for Kanye West's highly anticipated sneaker has been revealed.

Yesterday (February 9), adidas sent out a message via its Confirmed sneaker app. stating that the Yeezy 750 Boost will be released during NBA All Star weekend. The brand specified later on in the day that the sneakers will drop on February 14.

The date adidas has announced is consistent with earlier reports that the Yeezy Boost would be released during New York Fashion week, which takes place February 12 - 19.

During the weekend, Kanye's associate Ibn Jasper leaked images of the sneakers on Instagram. Since, they've showed up on Kanye's feet (Roc Nation brunch, Grammys), Big Sean wore a pair during his performance at the L.A. House of Blues and Puff Daddy thanked 'Ye for receiving his own, as well.

The sneakers will be released to the public this Saturday, February 14, exclusively in New York. Sneaker enthusiasts will be able to reserve the Yeezy 750 Boosts at select adidas, Champs and Foot Locker stores by using adidas' Confirmed app. 

Check out a few images of the Yeezy 750 Boosts below:

#YEEZYBOOST #YEEZYORIGINAL

A photo posted by @ibnjasper on Feb 6, 2015 at 6:51pm PST

#YEEZYBOOST #YEEZYORIGINAL

A photo posted by @ibnjasper on Feb 6, 2015 at 5:17pm PST

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Pharrell Williams Unveil ‘Polka Dot’ Packs

Adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams Unveil ‘Polka Dot’ Packs

Pharrell Williams continues his partnership with adidas by unveiling the classic polka dot collection which includes assortments with different colors; fabrics and dot size proportions.

On Nov. 28, the first of these two of the ‘Polka Dot Packs’ is being launched in-stores worldwide. The first ‘dot’ delivery features a smaller scale dot, printed in red. While the Stan Smith shoes in this assortment are leather, the track jackets are offered in satin. Both jackets and trainers are ranged in a palette of yellow with red micro-dots; blue with red micro-dots; and a fresh white, also featuring the smaller sized red dots.

In December, a second ‘Polka Dot Pack’ showcasing a larger size polka dot throughout, offers Stan Smith sneakers in 3 different shades each cut from fine leathers. Check out for the batch of ‘Polka Dot Packs’ to be released at select adidas retailers and boutiques.