Damian Lillard, Pusha-T, Pharrell Team Up For Adidas Shoe Launch
Feb 13, 2020, 12:51 PM | Updated: 12:58 pm
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers is introduced as part of the starting lineup prior to taking on the Denver Nuggets during their season opener at Moda Center on October 23, 2019 in Portland, Oregon.(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Damian Lillard, Pusha-T and Pharrell teamed up as part of the launch of a new version of the Adidas Dame 6 shoes.
The Adidas Pusha T x Dame 6 launch is part of a bigger launch by Adidas coinciding with NBA All-Star Weekend.
Utah Jazz Star Donovan Mitchell is also releasing a new version of his shoe with Adidas. The D.O.N Issue #1 All-Star edition is set to be released to the public on February 28 but are expected to make their debut for All-Star weekend.
The Push T x Dame 6 shoes will be available to the public on February 14 (what a v-day gift).
Two Versions Of The @Dame_Lillard & @PUSHA_T Sneaker Collab! —> https://t.co/TgqnRL2miP pic.twitter.com/2PdZZ5b4Vx
— TONY MUI (@MrTonyMui) February 13, 2020
Damian Lillard, Pusha-T, Pharrell
Most of us know Damian Lillard, the NBA All-Star, but Lillard is also a rapper who goes by Dame D.O.L.L.A. If you haven’t been able to hear any of his stuff, he is set the perform during NBA All-Star weekend.
Pusha-T is a famous rapper, known for songs like “Trouble On My Mind,” and “If You Know You Know.” Pusha-T was born in New York but grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Pharrell started out as an artist but has seen massive success as a producer. He produced the soundtrack for “Despicable Me,” a children’s movie. Pharrell’s most famous song is, “Happy.” (and now that song is probably stuck in your head)
The Adidas Pusha T x Dame Collab
To promote the shoe Adidas released a short music video with Pusha T rapping about Lillard.
"He'll hit the game-winner. Bye, bye. Nice to know ya."@dame_lillard @PUSHA_T @Pharrell #FreeToCreate pic.twitter.com/oLNMI5U4sG
— adidas Basketball (@adidasHoops) February 13, 2020
“He’ll hit the game-winner. Bye, bye. Nice to know you ya,” the song goes.
The hook of the song goes, “Money on my mind. That’s the scoreboard.”
All-Star Weekend For Damian Lillard
Unfortunately, Lillard won’t be playing in the All-Star game because he suffered a groin injury on Wednesday night against the Grizzlies.
Damian Lillard injured his groin in the final minutes of the Blazers loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Deciding to put his health first, Lillard confirmed in the postgame locker room that he will not participate in the All-Star Game or 3pt contest. #RipCity pic.twitter.com/PNOTtXoMbG
— NBC Sports Northwest (@NBCSNorthwest) February 13, 2020
Good news for those hoping to see him perform, Yahoo! News is reporting that part of his weekend is still on.
Yahoo Sources: Dame D.O.L.L.A. (groin) still intends to perform on Saturday night at United Center during All-Star Weekend.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 13, 2020
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