'Culture': Nike and Wu-Tang Clan reunite to re-release iconic Dunk sneaker
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Staten Island hip-hop legends the Wu-Tang Clan, and Nike are teaming up to re-release “the Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk.”
“These Dunks are important to me and the Wu-Tang legacy because of the cultural impact they’ve had since their original release,” says Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA. “For many years, the sneaker world was reserved for athletes and some entertainers, and Nike recognizing us in this way is a testament to hip-hop and our contribution to culture.”
Only 36 pairs of the original show were ever produced, and according to Hypebeast, the reselling value for one pair reached up to $50,000 in recent years.
Now, sneakerheads and hip-op fans can grab these yellow and black shoes on Nov. 9 when they hit select retail stores globally, according to Nike’s Newsroom site.
The Staten Island collective Wu-Tang Clan includes members RZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, GZA, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and more. The hip-hop collective released “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” in 1993. The album is known for its unique blend of East Coast hardcore rap, kung fu film storylines, and samples, a style that has left a lasting mark on the hip-hop genre.
“36 Chambers” went to be certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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