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Hip Hop Awards 2022: Sneakerheads Who Flexed Their Love For Sneakers At The BET Hip Hop Awards

See the unbeatable kicks!

For true sneakerheads, shopping for new kicks provides an adrenaline rush that you can only achieve again by buying in bulk. This may explain why many sneaker enthusiasts spend thousands of dollars building a collection of fresh footwear from famous brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and New Balance—just to name a few! 

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It’s hard to describe in words, but lacing up a fly pair of sneakers can make you feel ready to conquer the day. Not to mention, the swag is unmatched! We can only assume that this feeling resonates with our favorite rappers who love an opportunity to show off their expensive footwear on the red carpet. 

As we rev up for the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022, we are digging in our archives and highlighting some of the most impressive sneakers spotted during hip hop’s biggest night out. Keep scrolling to see the unbeatable kicks! 

  1. B.o.B

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

    Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

    In 2019, B.o.B rocked a fresh pair of Nike Air Force 1 NBA sneakers, which effortlessly matched his colorful attire.

  2. Yung Berg

    (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

    Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

    (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

    Yung Berg stepped onto the BET Hip Hop Awards 2019 sporting fly LVR x Off-White multicolored high-tops. 

  3. Detroit Che

    (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    In 2014, Detroit Che proudly repped her city in a Detroit Red Wings hockey jersey, which she paired with Jeremy Scott x Adidas Originals Wings sneakers.

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  5. Yung Joc

    (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    Yung Joc rocked Puma Slipstreams hi-tops on the BET Hip Hop Awards 2014 green carpet.

  6. Nelly

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    Nelly stepped onto the BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 looking cool, calm, and collected in playful yellow kicks. 

    Watch the Hip Hop Awards on  Tuesday, October 4, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET

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