UPS stopped by the Rap-Up offices to deliver these promo edition adidas Forum Mid NBA All-Star Weekend sneakers. From what we hear, the snakeskin velcro strap kicks will only be gifted to VIPs attending All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, Ariz. Since we represent the West, we received the red Westside edition. There’s also a blue Eastern Conference edition. Special thanks to our friends at adidas for hooking us up.

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Looking for the perfect accessory to go with your Halloween costume or opting out on dressing up this year? Either way, Vans has you covered.

Get in the Halloween spirit, while also looking fly, with Vans limited edition Halloween kicks, available in styles such as the Jakko Halloween Slip-On, Bat Trails Slip-On, and Skull Sk8-Hi. Each retails for around $40-50.

Get your own pair at Vans.com.

The 2009 Toyota Matrix has teamed up with Nooka and bloggers from the world of art, fashion, food, BMX, and gaming, to create a series of limited edition watches. The Nooka brand is a favorite among rappers such as Lil Wayne and Kanye West. The linear timepiece collection features designs inspired by the underground lifestyles of each of the 5th Door Bloggers.

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?uestlove of The Roots has designed a special Air Force 1 in conjunction with Nike. The kicks, which are part of the 1World collection, went on sale at specialty retailers last week for $250. The limited edition sneaker features neon green elephant print, a red upper, a silhouette of ?uestlove, and a gold swoosh.

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Kanye West was first seen rocking a mysterious pair of sneakers during his Grammy Awards performance in February, and now studio-shot photos of the shoe have surfaced. The Kanye-designed kicks, which go by the name Nike Air Yeezy, combine elements from Nike’s Air Jordan V, Jordan III, and Air Revolution.

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Check out this dope “Glow in the Dark” watch that was given to Kanye West to commemorate his tour. Fifteen of the limited edition watches made by Nooka were given to Mr. West recently. We gotta get our hands on one of these!