Dennis Rodman Calls Out Travis Scott For Stealing His Nike Design

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2022 Revolt Summit
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 24: Dennis Rodman attends 2022 Revolt Summit at 787 Windsor on September 24, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Dennis Rodman didn't seem too upset about the ordeal.

Dennis Rodman is one of the most beloved former athletes out there. Overall, he is someone that has a very interesting personality. From his days as an ambassador to North Korea to his unique commentary on basketball, Rodman is a treasure. Although, there is no denying that sometimes, his delivery can rub people the wrong way. At the end of the day, Dennis Rodman is unapologetically himself, and you either love him or hate him for it. No matter what, his contributions to The Last Dance were simply amazing.

If you know anything about Rodman and his history as an athlete, you know he had his own shoe at one point. This sneaker was called the Nike Air Darwin which featured a chunky design. Overall, these designs were all the range back in the day, especially in 1994 when these debuted. In fact, the sneaker was known for having a backward swoosh near the back heel. Ultimately, it was a nice nod to his off-kilter personality. Subsequently, decades later, Travis Scott came through with a backward swoosh of his very own.

Dennis Rodman Jokes Around

As it turns out, Rodman has taken notice of Scott's design. According to TMZ, Rodman was at a Got Sole event in Chicago where a fan came up to him with a pair of Travis Scott Air Jordan 1s. Consequently, Rodman couldn't help but let people know that he was the true originator of this aesthetic. The former Bulls superstar looked at the camera and asked Scott to give him some credit. Mostly, Rodman didn't seem too pressed about it all. However, he did want to make it be known that he came up with the concept first.

Overall, it is clear that Travis' shoe has had a lot more impact than Rodman's. As unfortunate as it is to say, the Air Darwin is one of the shoes that hasn't had much of a revival. However, perhaps that will change now that people know the truth behind them. After all, Rodman definitely deserves the extra success. Let us know what you think about both of these shoes, in the comments below.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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