Why can't people hold themselves accountable for their own actions? Micheal Jordan has been releasing these same shoes since I was 12, now I'm 44. These shoes are nothing but material items and anybody who is willing to take a life for an item that cost around $200 is truly sad and unaware of how they hinder their own abilities to create the same wealth as Micheal Jordan did for himself.
+Devante Lewis You know if sneaker fans got together and put up 20 or 20 bucks, you could make any shoe you want by going straight to the factory. Hire a designer if you guys want to but why spend all that for some exclusive shit from some big company when you can do it your selves?
One of the reasons why I never really got into the Jordan hype is cuz it was so crazed over. I didn't even know about MJ and Nikes sweatshops until recently
Michael Jordan is a person who lives his life the way he sees fit. Do I think he's someone who does things for the black community, no. He has a product that's putting money in his pocket. And if you think about it maybe that's why he's so successful.
31K+subscribers(and growing)keep up the good work!And white bigoted conservatives say blacks don't have strong work ethics,prime example of a contradictory claim here!
Chauncey DatGuy The white bigoted conservatives say African Americans are lazy and Akademiks is not American so he can't be used as a contradictory example.
Not too surprising. You would expect that Jordan was once a very different person before he became the canonized, white washed global commercial product that he is now. I remember in one of his previous books he said he put a tribal theme in the design of one of the Air Jordans as a nod to his African heritage. Which surprised me since Jordan has always appeared to avoid ever acknowledging his own Blackness in any way. Oh well. Whatever Jordan's views as a kid, ironically it seems that he overcame his "racism" by hunting for young White girls at the club every week.
I believe you when you say he doesn't give a ^%#!* about anyone. He doesn't tip well or he doesn't tip at all. Not a good human being. A great basketball player, probably the best but not a nice human being.
Michael Jordan make his brand of shoes for kids who want to play basketball. It's not Micheal Jordans' fault that he was that great of an athlete, that people go to Church in Jordan 9s.
i been called him out on this.. jordan never come out and publicly speak on the killings and crimes over his shoes.. nor do he make em affordable for children in the hood when they the ones who look up to him and will mostly buy the shoe.. not to mention jordan aint play in years so why people still going cray over shoes tha been out in 1999.. waiting in line to look like everybody else
i hate when people say how they dont like hyprocrits, when we all are hyprocrits to a certain degree. we all as humans are a bit racist at one time or another thru out our lives. its just to what degree u take it.
Well said my dude I don't think he give a fuck and as rich as he is Idk why he can't take a stand and do something about limited releases and how people in our communities are killing each other and dying over his shit...he's just worried about money and his image even though this are the people that's making him rich I don't buy his sneaker anymore If he does something the crime rate will definitely decrease but he doesn't care about that But you spoke really well about the topic
He'll grow old to be a lonely man. I do not support Michael Jordan. You Nice in basketball ohh okay. I never in my life will stand on line for a pair of Jordan's.
Now thats more like it, i been sayin the same stuff about Mike since the 90s.Love the nigga as a player,but that's about it.Dudes been killin each other over a pair of Jordans since the 90s.Mike don't give a fuck about no one.What great guy.lmao.I wanna be like Mike.
ok...but...if you're gonna call out MJ for having the "limited show release" as part of his business model you've got to get mad at Apple, Samsung, Playstation, Microsoft and any store that's open on Black Friday
Based God That's kinda true but the thing is Black people never had there own identity, in the U.S and Europe we see Identity crisis. The Mexicans in the U.S and the Indians in the U.K faced almost the same level of discrimination so they banded together building their own strength not using banks etc. The season for that is gone, "White" people are partially to blame but but so is the previous black generation.
only thing I've heard of Mike saying about the shoes is how he wanted to discontinue them because he was unhappy with the decline in quality... what did Nike do? claim to use *better quality materials* and raised the price even more. Mike doesn't give a care in the world otherwise.
we know what we see..we don't see our overall external view of our selves..we just feel our own views that personally effect our daily actions while trying to be a well balanced mentor/role model to however many people that look to us for entertainment..but the greatest has greater responsibilities so give one of the greatest time..to have Jordan money and be responsible aswell would be hard for me..he got alot established and paid millions from being pist off at racist in general or from getting cut one of em idk
+djakademiks Let's blame a guy who sells shoes for thousands of murders. OK, wait. Let's just look how f$ckin stupid that sounds. Jordan doesn't owe anybody shit. Unless your one of his children don't feel like he should have any type responsibility for you. A man does well and every one expects a hand out. It's his wealth his power, key word his.
This was before akademiks knew how to make gifs
SoFly Kip FloatBy it's like look at flashback Friday pictures
SoFly Kip FloatBy it’s Micheal Jordan , he barely got pics of him
Damn Ak was too real back in the day 😂
Flip it ninjaaa
nope ahhahahahaha
This is so weird, it’s like throwback Thursday via Dj ak 2017
Ak back in the day is actually cool, very smart and eloquent.
facts man
Still is
Chamillionaire
That story is the main reason I don’t fuck with Michael Jordan. Damn shame too considering my name is Jordan
TheNadroj10 yeah sane i look up to chamillionaire
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#FACTS
LanternTech
THAT'S ALL YOU GOTTA SAY . THE JORDAN VERSES CHAMILLIONAIRE STORY WAS LEGENDARY .
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Stop buying jordans and buy some power tools. They cost less saves you money and makes money and last longer
C U can't stunt on these hoes with power tools
you made my day dude.
C U can you make shoes with power tools?
C U why not both dont be a broke boy
DeJahzh Hedrick lmao W
I'm so high I just watched this whole interview not knowing it's a fuckin year old.☺🔫
Michael Jordan is the black Donald Sterling.
Jordan Sterling.
this is my favorite video of akademiks this needs to go viral
Why can't people hold themselves accountable for their own actions? Micheal Jordan has been releasing these same shoes since I was 12, now I'm 44. These shoes are nothing but material items and anybody who is willing to take a life for an item that cost around $200 is truly sad and unaware of how they hinder their own abilities to create the same wealth as Micheal Jordan did for himself.
DJ Akademiks ur a excellent journalist. keep up the good work.
i respect his honesty.
Watching this made me want to throw away my Jordan's but... Fuck that spent too much money on them lol
+Devante Lewis You know if sneaker fans got together and put up 20 or 20 bucks, you could make any shoe you want by going straight to the factory. Hire a designer if you guys want to but why spend all that for some exclusive shit from some big company when you can do it your selves?
That 3:00 comparison >> got my like
This why I stopped buying Jordan's, he's been asked this MULTIPLE times. I refuse to support this bullshit.
I prefer Adidas and Timbs anyway.
+Kovu The Great you can never go wrong with a pair of timbs bro. real talk
hell ya my niga! Bitches luv it too. Yall check out my chanel though fr I swear to god you wont regret it
Timbs are racist doe well the makers
Adidas go hard,making a major come back
One of the reasons why I never really got into the Jordan hype is cuz it was so crazed over. I didn't even know about MJ and Nikes sweatshops until recently
Michael Jordan is a person who lives his life the way he sees fit. Do I think he's someone who does things for the black community, no. He has a product that's putting money in his pocket. And if you think about it maybe that's why he's so successful.
About time somebody said this
Anybody can be racist, remember that
Dam bro well said.
When I read the title of this, I thought he was racist towards blacks. I'm white, & I'm fine with black people hating whites.
Matthew Coolness same bro I’m transracial now
Self hating ur race even in 2017 💀 JESUS
anyone else noticed the Jordan logo looks like the Benz logo.... Think about it 🔄
MJ voted for Trump
31K+subscribers(and growing)keep up the good work!And white bigoted conservatives say blacks don't have strong work ethics,prime example of a contradictory claim here!
Thank you!
DJ is Jamaican so your point is invalid.
Chauncey DatGuy The white bigoted conservatives say African Americans are lazy and Akademiks is not American so he can't be used as a contradictory example.
+Ciaran Murray America is a continent north, south, central and the adjoining islands... Jamaica , Cuba, etcetera are the adjoining islands.
Moor Man Two continents.
ayo dj ak b droppin knowledge doh
Good review. You said it all.
Ur hot
great video akademiks
Love your RUclips... Content is always great
MJ don't really care about society he's quiet guy but I love him he's good guy
Trill Talk. Thatz why at the end of My song "Elohim" I said "Fuck J's".
How many people thought this was going to be about Michael Jordan being racist against black people
Lol I DID
Real talk
Tf is wrong with this world, and the people in it?
One Metal Boi that's why we all die in the end
I agree 100% PREACH!
Nice work man
That's why I get my J's from HipHopxp
Damn dude you really do have a open view on society and i have a lot of respect for you.
You can tell he way more comfortable doing this now
Never bought Jordan's in my life. Overrated shoes that are worth maybe $10 bucks yet sold for hundreds. YALL ARE GETTING ROBBED WAKE THE FUCK UP
*THE MICHAEL JORDAN VS CHAMILLIONAIRE STORY WAS LEGENDARY .*
You made some solid points bro.
Not too surprising. You would expect that Jordan was once a very different person before he became the canonized, white washed global commercial product that he is now. I remember in one of his previous books he said he put a tribal theme in the design of one of the Air Jordans as a nod to his African heritage. Which surprised me since Jordan has always appeared to avoid ever acknowledging his own Blackness in any way.
Oh well. Whatever Jordan's views as a kid, ironically it seems that he overcame his "racism" by hunting for young White girls at the club every week.
Iannes33 why do black people think michael jordan can save them
Jaja Banks
no black person thinks that kid🤣🤣🤣no one black even likes jordan, some of us just like his shoes
Iannes33 ttt
This post and video was definitely needed. Good job ak.
No gif's back '14
Good speech, DJ......you nailed it!!!
Give him his dues 🙏
Now he invests in Prisons.
he did speak on it .he said he didn't make his shoes for poor black people
Well said
The realist shit you ever said akademiks
Like this review says.... Who cares abt what M. Jordan has to say. Great review!
Idgaf jordan 1 the best shoe ever made. LOL let that sink in lmfao
I believe you when you say he doesn't give a ^%#!* about anyone. He doesn't tip well or he doesn't tip at all. Not a good human being. A great basketball player, probably the best but not a nice human being.
When are people going to learn that there are very few racists, there are classists.
I think everyone is kind of racist in some way shape or form
he only cared about his parents
you are awesome truly it's like you're taking the words right out of my mouth crazy 😍
I read a autobiography book saying his dad taught him to be responsible for his own actions. He simply is not responsible for the actions of others.
Every black person donate $1-$5
Why would anybody black wanna wear this man's shoes?
Best video youve ever done
Once again DJ you nailed it!!!! Facts!!!!
I miss the old AK smh.
Harm the gif-less chipmunk AK?... hell nah
Yo No the nigga who kept it real about race and other topics now he has the mainstream opinion.
Harm he also has the mainstream money now nigga. be happy for ya boy
Yo I'm happy for him he made it but I don't like what he has become if u understand me.
Harm i understand but he's not as bad as he could've been lol plus if you watch him on twitch he keeps it real there
Keep spitn that real & u will stay on, and get rich @ the same damn time. Real shit
thanks I thought I was the only one , this wife looks like she's taking a selfie
If he did the drop online, won't they just get robbed later? like when they have appear in their neighborhood with them on.
Fuck Jordan's, I will continue to rock my comfortable ass Boat shoes.
Michael Jordan make his brand of shoes for kids who want to play basketball. It's not Micheal Jordans' fault that he was that great of an athlete, that people go to Church in Jordan 9s.
i been called him out on this.. jordan never come out and publicly speak on the killings and crimes over his shoes.. nor do he make em affordable for children in the hood when they the ones who look up to him and will mostly buy the shoe.. not to mention jordan aint play in years so why people still going cray over shoes tha been out in 1999.. waiting in line to look like everybody else
i hate when people say how they dont like hyprocrits, when we all are hyprocrits to a certain degree. we all as humans are a bit racist at one time or another thru out our lives. its just to what degree u take it.
He's up there probably in the 1%. You're right he only cares about money
Come on, I wouldn't be so hard on him, I mean he did defeat the Monstars in a game of 🏀, while also juggling a sub par baseball career...
hes from north carolina, thats my state. we still got those racist backwaters, i feel this nigga.
how are you about to kill someone over clothes? you better hope they're your size.
Regardless of MJ action...if he had a free basketball camp in yo city ur kids wud attend...now tell me um lying!!!
if if was a fifth we'd all be drunk
I wouldn't
no lie, i just like his shoes.
I like the 4,5,7 and retro dub zeros.
i been saying that for the longest, but i guess the masses won't allow him to do that being as though he was the most successful basketball player
damn, that girl looks good, and damn, didn't realize michael is dark as fawk!
exactly
Well said my dude I don't think he give a fuck and as rich as he is Idk why he can't take a stand and do something about limited releases and how people in our communities are killing each other and dying over his shit...he's just worried about money and his image even though this are the people that's making him rich I don't buy his sneaker anymore
If he does something the crime rate will definitely decrease but he doesn't care about that
But you spoke really well about the topic
Jordan grew up in an upper middle class area, he never grew up in the hood
Nothing but facts my brother
U 2 Real! I luv U! lmao!
Excellent, Excellent. Very well said!!
give the man a pass 🏀
He'll grow old to be a lonely man. I do not support Michael Jordan. You Nice in basketball ohh okay. I never in my life will stand on line for a pair of Jordan's.
Lol now he hates his own people.
DJ Akademiks you make alot of great points brotha
Never even talk. Just him & white women!
Now thats more like it, i been sayin the same stuff about Mike since the 90s.Love the nigga as a player,but that's about it.Dudes been killin each other over a pair of Jordans since the 90s.Mike don't give a fuck about no one.What great guy.lmao.I wanna be like Mike.
ok...but...if you're gonna call out MJ for having the "limited show release" as part of his business model you've got to get mad at Apple, Samsung, Playstation, Microsoft and any store that's open on Black Friday
All is black people should stop buying all name brands and put our millions together and build a corporation within our community
+Lamar Hicks hard luck with that, the generation for that died out in the 50's
+Nathan Palmer pretty much
+Nathan Palmer yep that's when white people was going around burning down black businesses
Based God That's kinda true but the thing is Black people never had there own identity, in the U.S and Europe we see Identity crisis. The Mexicans in the U.S and the Indians in the U.K faced almost the same level of discrimination so they banded together building their own strength not using banks etc. The season for that is gone, "White" people are partially to blame but but so is the previous black generation.
only thing I've heard of Mike saying about the shoes is how he wanted to discontinue them because he was unhappy with the decline in quality... what did Nike do? claim to use *better quality materials* and raised the price even more. Mike doesn't give a care in the world otherwise.
we know what we see..we don't see our overall external view of our selves..we just feel our own views that personally effect our daily actions while trying to be a well balanced mentor/role model to however many people that look to us for entertainment..but the greatest has greater responsibilities so give one of the greatest time..to have Jordan money and be responsible aswell would be hard for me..he got alot established and paid millions from being pist off at racist in general or from getting cut one of em idk
How many black man would give a damn is a better question...he is as selfish as every other brother
Jordan chamillionaire story
Truth.. Jordan at this point gives no fucks...
+djakademiks Let's blame a guy who sells shoes for thousands of murders. OK, wait. Let's just look how f$ckin stupid that sounds. Jordan doesn't owe anybody shit. Unless your one of his children don't feel like he should have any type responsibility for you. A man does well and every one expects a hand out. It's his wealth his power, key word his.
Realshit I was to every black man feel that way deep down in side
Damn Akademiks lol