Metro Boomin and The Alchemist have taken their beatmaking skills to the basketball court, teaming up with Kevin Durant for their own Nike sneaker collaborations.
Metro’s shoe — aptly called the KD 17 “Metro Boomin” — pays homage to the producer’s blockbuster album Heroes & Villains with an electrifying, purple-and-blue design.
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The tongue also nods to his previous album, 2018’s Not All Heroes Wear Capes, and its jumping man silhouette, while the left heel features a purple “Leslie” signature, honoring Metro’s late mother.
The Alchemist’s shoe — the KD 17 “The Alchemist” — features his ALC Records logo on the tongue and comes in a Coconut Milk colorway, with splashes of Atomic Violet and Hyper Grape.
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The unique kicks come courtesy of Durant’s “Producer Series,” which highlights his love of the sonic architects behind the culture. Fellow producer Bink! (Kanye West “Devil in a New Dress,” JAY-Z “Blueprint”) also has his own shoe.
The Nike KD 17 is set to hit shelves on May 17 in the standard “Sunset” colorway. The “Producer Series” styles are expected to follow in the coming months, retailing for $160 each.
Metro Boomin and The Alchemist team up with Kevin Durant for new Nike sneaker collab
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Though Kevin Durant is widely considered a Hip Hop connoisseur, he was trolled online earlier this year after naming one of Drake’s recent LPs as his favorite album of all time.
The Phoenix Suns shared a video montage on Instagram in which members of their roster were asked to name one record that personally resonates with them the most.
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Players responded with wide range of picks, with Bradley Beal naming The Off Season by J. Cole, Josh Okogie going with SLIME SEA2ON by Young Thug, and Damion Lee picking The Black Album and The Blueprint by JAY-Z.
KD, however, responded: “My favorite album of all time has to be Drake’s CLB [Certified Lover Boy].”
“CLB as your favorite album deserves an NBA fine,” one person joked in an Instagram comment, while another added: “CLB not even close to Drake’s best album [four crying emojis].”
Going further in on the two-time NBA champion, one user said: “KD never allowed to touch the aux.”
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The 2014 MVP has developed a close bond with Drizzy over the years and was even given an A&R credit on his latest project, For All The Dogs.
During this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend, he showed his unwavering support for the Canadian superstar, making it clear that he’s always there for his friend whenever needed.
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“I’m just there for him whenever Drake wants to talk about life, and he just gave me that title,” he said of his A&R role.
