James Harden Honors Late Rapper Nipsey Hussle with Sneaker Release

The NBA star collaborated with Adidas and Hussle's brand for a special edition Harden Volume 10 shoe.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:48pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a rich, textured royal blue material, capturing the luxurious, high-fashion aesthetic of the new Harden Volume 10 sneakers designed to honor the memory of rapper Nipsey Hussle.The new Harden Volume 10 sneakers feature a royal blue colorway and details honoring the legacy of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, Harden's close friend.Los Angeles Today

NBA player James Harden is paying tribute to his late friend, rapper Nipsey Hussle, by releasing a special edition Harden Volume 10 sneaker in collaboration with Adidas and Hussle's brand The Marathon Clothing. The royal blue shoes feature intentional details honoring Hussle, including the Crenshaw neighborhood where he was from and the TMC flag.

Why it matters

Harden and Hussle were close friends, and the release of these sneakers allows Harden to honor Hussle's legacy and impact on the community. Hussle was a respected rapper, entrepreneur and community leader who was tragically killed in 2019, and this collaboration helps continue his influence.

The details

The new Harden Volume 10 sneakers will release on April 12 on the Adidas website and at retailers for $160. Harden plans to wear the shoes during a game on March 31, the anniversary of Hussle's death. The sneakers feature a royal blue colorway and include the TMC flag and the word 'Crenshaw' on the insole, both nods to Hussle's hometown and brand.

  • The new Harden Volume 10 sneakers will release on April 12, 2026.
  • Harden plans to wear the shoes during the Cavaliers vs. Lakers game on March 31, 2026, the anniversary of Hussle's death.

The players

James Harden

An NBA superstar who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and was a close friend of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.

Nipsey Hussle

A Grammy-winning rapper, entrepreneur and community leader from Los Angeles who was tragically killed in 2019.

The Marathon Clothing

Nipsey Hussle's clothing brand that is collaborating with Adidas and James Harden on the new sneaker release.

Adidas

The sportswear company that collaborated with James Harden and The Marathon Clothing on the new Harden Volume 10 sneaker release.

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What they’re saying

“He was powerful. Not just to a certain dynamic or a certain city, but just to the world. He was a leader. He was so many things.”

— James Harden, NBA Player

“The (expletive) that broke the NBA record for the highest (expletive) contract ever, went to Audubon.”

— Nipsey Hussle

What’s next

The new Harden Volume 10 sneakers honoring Nipsey Hussle will be available for purchase on April 12, 2026 on the Adidas website and at select retailers.

The takeaway

This sneaker collaboration allows James Harden to pay meaningful tribute to his close friend Nipsey Hussle, who was a respected rapper, entrepreneur and community leader tragically killed in 2019. The shoes feature intentional details honoring Hussle's legacy and impact, keeping his influence alive.