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Too Low was already sitting on the porch when Jack pulled up. He stood up as Jack stepped out of the car. “What’s good with you, folk?” Jack shrugged. “Shit, I can’t call it.” Too Low looked him up and down. “Where you comin’ from?” “Just bought that building I told you about. Now I gotta find somebody to renovate it.” Too Low laughed—not playful, but like he couldn’t believe it. “You really goin’ through with this shit, huh?” “Hell yeah,” Jack said, looking him dead in the eye. “Come on, bro. Think about it. Look at all the dope boys we knew growing up. Where are they now?” Too Low didn’t answer. He didn’t have to. “Dead,” Jack continued, “or in jail. And I don’t know about you, but this shit is getting old. It’s time for something real.” Too Low kicked at a loose step on the porch. “I mean… shit… I hear you.” “You should come into business with me,” Jack said. “We can make real money.” That got Too Low’s attention. “Mane… is we gon’ make money off this shit?” Ja...

Jack ended the call and shook his head. “Man, these hoes are crazy.” But he wasn’t surprised. He knew the game—fake love, fake loyalty, everybody wanting to be close because he had money. He'd watched plenty of dealers fall before him, and when they did, the same people who laughed, smoked, and popped bottles with them disappeared. No money on books. No visits. No loyalty. So what made him different? Nothing. Not a muthafuckin’ thing. That’s why Jack was focused. The streets were temporary. His mind was already shifting toward legitimacy. His businesses were already washing his money; now he just needed to fully step away. He walked to the freezer, grabbed a Hungry Man dinner , tossed it in the microwave, and set the timer. While it heated, he dropped onto the sofa and put on the latest episode of Power . When the microwave beeped, he grabbed his food, ate, and called it a night. The next morning, he woke to the alarm on his iPhone 8. He stretched, got up, and turned on Go...

On the surface, Jack had everything he wanted. But lately, life was starting to drain him. He wasn’t the flashy type of drug dealer—no iced-out chains, no stacks of cash posted online. Hell, the man drove a 1996 Toyota on purpose. Everything he did was calculated to stay off the police radar. Jack had legitimate businesses—family-run spots that made real money. The streets were just extra, a way he came up. But now? It felt more like a weight than a blessing. His main plug was Tony, a Mexican dude he went to school with. Tony had been deported years ago, but they stayed in touch through Facebook. When Tony found out Jack was hustling, he plugged him in with better products and better prices. It wasn’t personal—it was business. And tonight was supposed to be the last run. Jack pulled out his phone and called his right-hand, Too Low. They grew up together in the Mercenary Projects. Jack’s mother never liked him. “There’s somethin’ about that boy,” she would always say. Jack was ...

Following its OG  "Olive"  debut, a second colorway of the winterized  Air Jordan 9  NRG Boot has already surfaced. Jordan Brand's Frank Cooker offers an initial look at the make-up, which fits the colorful outerwear aesthetic of the 90s. Cooker commented on the colorway in his Instagram caption. "The cool thing about working through a winterized update to an iconic silhouette like the AJ IX is that the team can have a little fun with color blocking. It gives us a visual to work off of to see what works and what doesn’t work." It's not clear whether or not this Jordan 9 NRG Boot will eventually make it to retail, but Cooker's caption suggests more colorful options are indeed on the way.

The latest Gatorade-themed  Air Jordan 1 Retro  to surface is inspired by the popular "Grape" flavor. Primarily decked out in violet purple, the shoe features orange accents and Gatorade branding hits on the heel, insoles, outsoles and hang tag.  Lemon-Lime ,  Orange  and  Blue pairs are also included in the collection. The Gatorade x Jordan 1 Retro High will  release  on Tuesday, Dec. 26 for $175 at  nike.com and select Jordan retailers. Air Jordan 1 Gatorade Release Date:  12/26/17 Color:  Rush Violet/Rush Violet Style #:  AJ5997-555 Price:  $175

A trend that began with Supreme collaborations will continue with quickstrike  Nike Air More Uptempos . In the coming weeks, pairs representing major American cities, such as Chicago, will land at NSW retailers. The signature feature of the More Uptempo, oversized lettering on the sides will read the city's abbreviation. In this case, "CHI" is outlined in black along a red-based version of the model. New York and  Atlanta-inspired  colorways are also expected to drop. Look for the Air More Uptempo QS "Chicago" to  release  on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for $160. Keep it locked for updates. Nike Air More Uptempo QS "Chicago" Release Date:  12/20/17 Color:  University Red/University Red-Black Style #:  AJ3138-600 ​Price:  $160

                                                                 Chapter One                                                  mexican military and the ATF surrounded lamar's luxury home in a upscale suburb 236 miles southeast of mexico city in 1999 sniper positioned themselves on neighbor's rooftop while a helicopter hover above. Accustomed to bribing his way out of trouble,lamar spoke fluent spanish to his captors,he offered them cash they declined the offer instead they deported him,alerting american officials. A team of federal agents and prosecutors flew to chicago to see the notorious adversary they had spent years months and even holidays chasing. Once captured the heartless criminal who once...

Over the summer, Jordan Brand celebrated the  North Carolina Tar Heels'  national championship by gifting the team  exclusive colorways of the Air Jordan 6 Retro . The model will continue to wear UNC colors this winter, but on a shoe that will be widely available to the public. Though no logos make a direct connection to the school, the black-based shoe with Infrared-style blocking features color detailing inspired by Michael Jordan's alma mater. Familiar elements, such as a nubuck upper and icy translucent outsole were carried over. The "UNC" Jordan 6 is set to  release  on Saturday, Dec. 2 for $190 at  nike.com  and Jordan retailers. ​Air Jordan 6 Retro "UNC" Release Date:  12/02/17 Color:  Black/University Blue Style #:  384664-006 Price:  $190

Even though there is still a month until Christmas, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback  Joe Haden is already playing the role of Santa for some of his teammates. Haden, who has only been a part of the team since the beginning of this season, gifted his fellow defensive backs pairs of the  Air Jordan 11 "Win Like '96." This colorway does not hit retailers until Dec. 16, but Haden's being  a member of the Jordan Brand roster  apparently allowed him early access to some pairs. The red-based Air Jordan 11 "Win Like '96" paying tribute to the Chicago Bulls' 1996 NBA Championship releases on Dec. 16 for $220. 

Dr. Jackie doesn’t play when it comes to cheating The “Married To Medicine” star sat down with Andy Cohen on WWHL and spilled some tea about her marriage. Jackie’s husband was out here creepin’ with another woman on the low… waited 3 days, JUST 3, and decided to file for divorce from the man who was supposed to honor and treasure her forever. Jackie said that this has been hard on her but her cast members are helping her out. “I can honestly say they’ve all met a need [of mine] in some way,” said Dr. Jackie. “Obviously, I’ve known Simone [Whitmore] well and Heavenly [Kimes] has become a great friend, so I’ve talked to them a lot.”

Ahead of today's rivalry game,  Jordan Brand  officially unveiled its collaboration with fashion label  PSNY  for the  University of Michigan  football team. The travel capsule features co-branded footwear and apparel, including a school exclusive make-up of the  Air Jordan 12 Retro . Additionally, PSNY created a one-of-a-kind pair of khakis for head coach Jim Harbaugh to wear on the sidelines. This is the first ever college football collaboration between Jordan Brand and PSNY. PSNY designer Dao-Yi Chow will serve as an honorary game captain today.

Part of the newly introduced collaboration between Gatorade and Jordan Brand, the vibrant cyber yellow  Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG  represents the Lemon-Lime flavor of the popular sports drink. Created in the 60s and brought to mass market in the 70s, Lemon-Lime was one of two original Gatorade flavors. The collaboration is officially marked by logo hits on the heel, insoles and outsoles. On the backside of the tongues is "Be Like Mike," the memorable tagline from Michael Jordan's  famous Gatorade commercial . The "Gatorade" Air Jordan 1 Retro collection  releases  on Tuesday, Dec. 26 for $175 at  nike.com  and Jordan retailers. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Gatorade" Release Date:  12/26/17 Color:  Cyber/Cyber Style #:  AJ5997-345 Price:  $175

Along with Lemon-Lime, Orange is one of two original Gatorade flavors introduced in the 60s and brought to the market in the 70s. The flavor will also be represented in the upcoming  Air Jordan 1  "Gatorade" Pack this holiday season. Tonal branding hits appear on the tongue, collar and heel of the shoe, with more visible Gatorade logos printed on the insoles and outsole. "Be Like Mike," the catchphrase from the famous  Michael Jordan Gatorade commercial , is printed on the back of the tongues. The "Gatorade" Air Jordan 1 Retro Collection  releases  Tuesday, Dec. 26 for $175 each at  nike.com  and Jordan retailers. Air Jordan 1 Gatorade Retro High "Gatorade" Release Date:  12/26/17 Color:  Orange Peel/Orange Peel Style #:  AJ5997-880 Price:  $175

A brand new  "UNC"  Air Jordan 6 is scheduled to release at the top of next month.  This new iteration of the  Air Jordan 6  takes inspiration from the color blocking of the iconic  "Black Infrared"  colorway, but replaces the infrared hits with a university blue inspired by Jordan's UNC Tar Heels. Thanks to  Awol , there is now some on-feet images of the upcoming pair.  A black  nubuck  takes care of the upper with university blue detailing on the midsole, heel tab, lace lock, and Jumpman logo. The pair also sports an icy, translucent outsole.  The "UNC" Air Jordan 6 releases Saturday, Dec. 2 for $190.  Air Jordan 6 “UNC” Color:  Black/University Blue Style #:  384664-006 Release Date:   December 2, 2017 Price:  $190

Following leaks of an upcoming Chicago edition of the  Nike Air More Uptempo , we now have a look at one honoring the ATL. The Atlanta edition, first seen on  The Shoe Game's Instagram account , is the second to be spotted in a city-based series  that's said to also include New York . Similar to the Chicago pair, it eschews the traditional "AIR" on the upper for lettering of its own. The shoe has a  predominantly white upper with green "ATL" font and gold trim. No sneaker release details are available at this time. Supreme's 2017 collaboration  was the first time in two decades that the Air More Uptempo strayed from Nike's standard "AIR" branding on the side.

Although today's  Nike SB  might not hold the same allure that it did years ago, there is still a great history for the brand to recall in order to deliver a solid drop every now and then. The latest Dunk using this strategy is the Nike SB Zoom Dunk Low Elite x Medicom "Bearbrick." This collaborative effort from Nike SB and Medicom celebrates the 15-year anniversary of Nike SB, and also commemorates a shoe partnership that started back in 2004 with the release of the original  "Medicom" Dunk Low . This particular pair takes inspiration  from the "Medicom 2."  Like the original, it features grey denim on the midpanel, heel, and toebox, and black denim around the toe and heel, as well as the eyelets and Swoosh. While this pair has the same materials as the original, the silhouette has a thinner tongue, more flexible outsole, and lighter overall weight. It sports a Bearbrick logo on the tongue tag and specially branded insoles. The Nike SB Dunk L...