Kawhi Leonard's Infamous "What It Do Baby" Line Could Be Trademarked Soon

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Kawhi has been profiting off of his memes.

Kawhi Leonard has completely shifted his image over the last year and it's been quite the wild ride. While playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Leonard was a bit of an enigma and never really showed much personality as he avoided the limelight. Once he was traded to the Toronto Raptors, Leonard began to come out of his shell and while he remained deadpan and monotone, his one-liners and zany moments became the stuff of legend. 

Leonard has been able to use some of his own memes to promote his clothing line with New Balance. For instance, "Fun Guy" and "Board Man Gets Paid" are staples of his partnership with the sportswear company. In a new tweet from trademark lawyer Josh Gerben, it seems as though "What It Do Baby" is the next phrase to get the shirt treatment.

Perhaps the most bizarre part of this whole trademarking process is the fact that Kawhi has sent a request for "City Views Over Interviews." Fans seem to be a little bit confused about that one as we've never actually heard him say it before. Perhaps it's a mantra he has been keeping to himself for a while although we really don't know. 

If you're a fan of Leonard's New Balance clothes, don't be surprised if you see these lines on some shirts very soon.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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