How To Rock: The Sneakerhead Legacy

Real sneakerheads are representing for How To Rock: Kicks.

Checkity Check Cube's Sneaker Knowledge - Trust, not only is Ice Cube a hip hop legend, but he's a footwear fanatic that knows his history.  (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Checkity Check Cube's Sneaker Knowledge - Trust, not only is Ice Cube a hip hop legend, but he's a footwear fanatic that knows his history. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

Bun B: Sneaker Trill-ionaire - Bun B shares his thoughts on the history of sneaker culture. His penchant for kicks goes deep and he can discuss the Air Jordan legacy for hours.  (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Bun B: Sneaker Trill-ionaire - Bun B shares his thoughts on the history of sneaker culture. His penchant for kicks goes deep and he can discuss the Air Jordan legacy for hours. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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All That's Fab - Fabolous' style and musical influences have almost always been a reflection of a true school NYC sneakerhead. From his throwback jerseys to fitteds and snapbacks, Fab's rhymes always tie into sports and street culture laced as tightly as the kicks that he wears.  (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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All That's Fab - Fabolous' style and musical influences have almost always been a reflection of a true school NYC sneakerhead. From his throwback jerseys to fitteds and snapbacks, Fab's rhymes always tie into sports and street culture laced as tightly as the kicks that he wears. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Swizz: Culture and Couture - Swizz has left his mark on sneaker culture and fashion. Here he is about to take a walk through the Rise of Sneaker Culture exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo: Christina Casiano / BET)

Live on the Ones and Two's - Swizz takes the party to the next level with his deejaying. Sneakers and music: what else could you ask for?  (Photo: Christina Casiano / BET)

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Live on the Ones and Two's - Swizz takes the party to the next level with his deejaying. Sneakers and music: what else could you ask for? (Photo: Christina Casiano / BET)

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Keys Style - Alicia Keys shows out for hubs during one of his live sets.  (Photo: Christina Casiano / BET)

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Keys Style - Alicia Keys shows out for hubs during one of his live sets. (Photo: Christina Casiano / BET)

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C'mon You Know The Words to "That" Run D.M.C. Song - Seriously, who better to discuss hip hop and kicks than D.M.C.? We'll wait.  (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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C'mon You Know The Words to "That" Run D.M.C. Song - Seriously, who better to discuss hip hop and kicks than D.M.C.? We'll wait. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

Three Stripes - The connection between footwear and hip hop has never been more thoroughly represented in a song than in "My Adidas." It was more than just a look, it was part of a uniform that defined an era.  (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Three Stripes - The connection between footwear and hip hop has never been more thoroughly represented in a song than in "My Adidas." It was more than just a look, it was part of a uniform that defined an era. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

Suit and Tie - Bun B owns a pair of ultra rare Air Jordan II's dubbed "The Suit and Tie" edition, as they were made for Justin Timberlake and given to close friends and family. None of us were on that list *sad face*. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Suit and Tie - Bun B owns a pair of ultra rare Air Jordan II's dubbed "The Suit and Tie" edition, as they were made for Justin Timberlake and given to close friends and family. None of us were on that list *sad face*. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

Huarache Love Thang - Fab's current sneaker love affair is with the Nike Huaraches — equal parts lifestyle and performance sneaker, perfect for the Summer.  (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)

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Huarache Love Thang - Fab's current sneaker love affair is with the Nike Huaraches — equal parts lifestyle and performance sneaker, perfect for the Summer. (Photo: Rebecca Smeyne / BET)