Fabolous Returns For Sneaker Shopping With Complex

Multi-platinum rapper Fabolous returns to go Sneaker Shopping with Complex’s Joe La Puma at SoleStage in New York City and talks about his love for Air Max’s, Air Force 1s and going on a spree at the Nike campus store with Jay-Z and others.
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[@Complex]

What one sneaker did you hunt the most for?

[@zzekecross]

J1s

[@gumgod3242]

PG 2.5 PlayStation didn’t get it

[@Sam-ob8ot]

3 likes lol

[@maccjay8974]

Air Force 2's white on white homie

[@dbanks5732]

I remember very clearly when the Air Max 1 was released. I saw it first in a magazine. Found them in a down low track store near where I grew up( East Orange, NJ). When I first wore them, I couldn’t believe the attention I received. People would literally run up on me on the street and ask me where I copped. Good times. I’ll never forget when they were wider released. I was in a foot locker and this lady picked up a pair and said “Nike Air, $75!? I thought air was free!”

[@duke8579]

I ran into Fab one day at footlocker on Broadway I was looking at sneakers and I felt someone standing behind me looking at sneakers so I figured I'd slide over so the person behind me could get a better look and it was fabolous. I asked for a pic and his security asked me to let him finish shopping first but fab said it was cool and dapped me up and he was wearing yeezy 750 at the time I'll never forget he's one kool dude

[@codybersicc7939]

fake

[@imaginl0sin]

@@codybersicc7939 stop hating u would never know

[@zainhector5590]

Crazy i seen him way back in the day on Broadway too. No security at the time. Just a dude with waves that looked just like him. Had to be family.

[@zainhector5590]

@@codybersicc7939 if you in New York shopping or high end stores. Even in Jersey it's nothing to see rappers from the city

[@terrydavis1331]

Yea he is . I went to his and Carmelo Anthony’s party in Atlanta in 2007 at the valvet room. He was coo af

[@FrEsHmEnGaMiNG]

Cashier : my guy here you go my guy. Bye my guy, have a good one my guy. Love you my guy...

[@amgaku]

🤣

[@kylerocket4904]

So cringeyyyy

[@mr30fps39]

Whats gud my guy

[@Ripgaliano]

😂😂

[@lq1129]

Isn't that a Cali thing?

[@xbreezy9843]

Fab always been in his own lane with the style he always stays fresh especially with the Retro gear and kicks

[@mikeandmars2345]

Factssss

[@abrahampalmer1153]

Indeed fab always stay fresh no matter what

[@shinaito]

Fab is a good guest down to earth and into the game early. Also lots of OG knowledge and first hand hunting experience 🔥

[@denzelgregoire3667]

This dude fab hasn’t aged in 20 years

[@Goldenxbih]

Ikr, don’t we love it when he beats his gf 😐

[@largec]

I agree, and can't forget to mention, one of the hardest lyricist to ever touch a microphone, much respect to Fab.😊😊

[@jayjayart1]

Fabolous has always stayed in his own lane dressed and musically always have respected him since early 2000s underrated mc one of the greats a true legend!! He looks younger than most of these newer rappers

[@pyxtrr]

Saw the hoodie, and knew he was getting the Grateful Dead’s

[@dench_ie4302]

WHERE CAN I BUY THE HOODIE?

[@michaelm3512]

@@dench_ie4302 Chinatown market

[@idoesitwatido]

That’s my guy. That’s how you fresh! Go to the mall in the throw aways grab the newest heat. 💪🏾💪🏾

[@aarongonzalez8293]

Bro same😂I was like this dude finna complete the fit

[@ankrett19]

Same excat thought. Expected all 3 pairs

[@user-yv8sy3gv2s]

This dude fab hasn’t aged in 20 years

[@chacesimpson2856]

west african genes,we dont age

[@DC-xp4bl]

@@chacesimpson2856 West African? The black man of America and Caribbean are Hebrews. We’re no Africans.

[@chuteboxegod]

@@chacesimpson2856 Half of his roots are Dominican, Faboloso Mi gusta los Benjamins !!!

[@ohcollin]

As soon as I seen Fab’s fit, I knew, like literally KNEW he was going for the Grateful Dead SB’s. Perfect match 🔥🔥

[@alejandroramirez4470]

I wonder if people have been putting on the b&j and the grateful dead together since they connect through jerry(cherry) garcia. I know people only care for the hype of the shoes and probably not the ice cream or the musicians

[@blaqueaces]

Dead on Right!!! 💯Excellent Choice

[@davidnash4917]

He said I did that shit Drake did 20 years ago 😂😂 just a light flex 💪

[@jdubb0113]

Facts!

[@christophergresco9677]

Rocafella days

[@Search889]

Fab an OG these younger hypebeast need to go check out how Fab was repping the AF-1

[@lamourgladygesner4583]

How old is he so💀

[@christophergresco9677]

@@lamourgladygesner4583 Fab is 43, his daughter dates G Herbo

[@Balwant50]

no one: the cashier: *my guy*

[@l.sdesilva3218]

lmaooo fr tho non stop

[@lilpp4791]

My nigga

[@THXIIIRTEEN]

Nobody: You:

[@chrisskywalker5443]

A real sneaker legend. It’s loso in case you didn’t know so

[@dannyboii19891]

Lmao

[@JoshuaDMugayi]

Jus cus I told you so lol

[@lonzotheyorkie2180]

Can’t believe it’s been 17 years since Street Dreams!

[@tooljunkie555]

Tht was a good album! Miss 90s rap. FR!

[@carltonbanks2865]

Still bumpin that

[@lonzotheyorkie2180]

@Shawn Kemp Yeah, red and white something cover. Bought those 2 albums same day!

[@theerlife148]

I’m riding to that album right now... best song on that album ?

[@lonzotheyorkie2180]

@@theerlife148 not give a f and never duplicated for sure!

[@Kayslaybae]

I like fab personally very calm and laid back.

[@jaeehovaa]

Except when he beat his wife

[@Ash-io2wr]

One of the most underrated artist ever. Great talent. Still could work with young cats. Keep going fab !

[@nottheoriginalhandle]

He still does

[@DoseOfMaurice]

We need king sosa somebody do a petition

[@ib5131]

So does GQ.

[@bakerjaht]

No one wants guests that don't speak anymore lol.

[@DoseOfMaurice]

ale kee cap you kno nothing

[@citglos]

@@bakerjaht nah he’s gotten more open in interviews now, look at his interview w kerwin frost

[@cjlaw228]

He gone jus buy all whites

[@georgephan3151]

“My guy”

[@running2themoney]

I don’t care .. but them yeezy slide still look like jail house Shower slides 😳

[@darkmatter7668]

Yeah, those are gonna get a no from me dawg 😭

[@kwameesco4907]

Y it brings back memories of your time in jail huh ?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@larissaandrews7866]

@Tyler Augustad I hate those Yeezy slide. It looks horrible. I don't care what anybody said. Jail shoe, no thanks!

[@Nustart999]

On god whyy

[@slugger43209]

Are they even comfortable???! I never hear anyone talk about how they are on feet .

[@JayChadwickRugby]

Fab has always had good style. I remember watching MTV Base before school and he was always wearing personalised jerseys and jackets. 00s stand UP.

[@aaronduran2525]

This guy is one of the sneaker OGs 🔥

[@coollibra3644]

Fab will definitely go down as one of the freshest dressed in the game!

[@mikeandmars2345]

I day the best

[@mikeandmars2345]

Say

[@dariyonn]

On everything

[@tylercouture216]

Curren$y fabulous and who else ?

[@jamaljam13]

@@tylercouture216 juelz santana

[@Search889]

Fab always clean with it matching everything is what he do and a humble guy

[@alexanderperez7604]

& the socks matched the Dead's. 🔥🔥🔥

[@kingcook1485]

FABS THROWBACK JERSEY GAME WAS LEGENDARY TOO!!!🐐 STATUS!!!

[@felixcrothers4722]

My man showed up in a pair of slides! What a legend!

[@drparham]

He needs to be on FSR

[@louisgianfrancesco]

when it goes back to in real life. FUCK all the online episodes. no disrespect.

[@ShinigamiF3RB]

@@louisgianfrancesco facts the online ones ain't bad but they just don't feel the same

[@MATTBARNZ]

Yup

[@fabzfeast9008]

Gotta love Fab’s shoe choices, Air Max 1’s and Dunks are my favourite shoes

[@aceofspades5686]

Fabs actually a sneakerhead!(been a snkrhead)Ain’t no waxin his head w/the skyhigh prices!

[@yell0wberry]

See, I knew I wasn’t the only person who thought Fab was getting beat in the head with those prices

[@JudahTheantidote]

Finally....This the one we all been waiting for🔥 🔥🔥

[@lyricistdestroyerqueensbor8782]

Fabolous stays fresh, I need his clothes and all of his sneakers 👟

[@kwameesco4907]

I don’t know who can keep up with fab..the closest I’ve seen to match fab is Conceited

[@bronxbully6261]

@@kwameesco4907 nas flyer than fab bro

[@michaelhayes484]

@@bronxbully6261 nas nowhere flyer than fab i been street fam for years fabolous always been fly before the rap game

[@bronxbully6261]

@@michaelhayes484 I respect fam cuz he wears whatever and doesn't follow the trends fab the type to wait tommy hilfiger or Columbia rain jacket but some off his fits be off sometimes for the record i know who fabulous is he had all the vansons back in the days when they called him fabolous sport hanging with the lo lives

[@tigerstyle8888]

one of the best. wish there was more time to hear some more stories about his sneaker upbringing

[@ibeaniebona9469]

Fab is the man yo!!! That’s “cold summer” track is straight 🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@FituraD.Crocks]

Real talk!

[@GAMEWhoNext]

Just the pair on his feet was worth more than a “stimulus check”. 😂

[@skaiyanko9052]

Yet when he was walking beside Joe it said it was for $110

[@meicealways5842]

I want someone to love me the way joe loves talkin about sneaks ❤️

[@toneriggz]

Fab’s DR AF1’s in “Damn” were iconic

[@DRWRITER08]

Facts i wanted those bad back then🇩🇴

[@selfmade128]

One of the OGs 🔥

[@tateduku]

"BREATHE" Vibes , from the Brazil Dunk Lows 🔥🙏

[@FituraD.Crocks]

I see ya! good memories, remember the video too.

[@Insane22sz]

I remember those obsidian 12s sat for a while

[@carruthersricardo6724]

YESSIRR!!!! Letssss get ittttt🔥🔥🔥❤💪

[@CalsVlogs]

Great great great episode , I love that you guys are bringing back guests that actually have a love and knowledge about sneakers. Bronson Fab and Jim You guys should definitely bring drake in for this season there’s a lot to talk about with him especially with his rich history with JB and now Nike.

[@himalayanknight8]

Fabolous - He was always the one I wanted to be, copy his style in the time when there was so many rappers. Fabolous had the best and unique shoes, hat, jerseys, fashion. I still feel he has seen it all in the shoe game and is on another level compared to new rappers and their jordans.

[@1LE_Ciko]

Puma: “your uncle” Fab: “yea he turned me out!” Me:🧐 lmao

[@1LE_Ciko]

@Naypalm 100 lmao nah bra I’ve only ever heard that phrase in a negative way.. n it’s jus a joke I know what he mean

[@yannickdublin7664]

U not lying, I never heard it in any other way lol, yes it means exposed but not in a good way lol😂😂😂

[@AndrewFrederick87]

😂😂 same

[@welch253]

Lmao

[@streetsiswatching9660]

Pause

[@travisbutler4654]

Joe la puma keep doing your thing with the vlogs coming💯💯💯👍👍👍

[@brandonfoley8070]

Fabbb one of my favorite artists nice to see him on sneaker shopping

[@bortiz5260]

I remember he would match every retro j with the Jersey back then

[@Blacksun205]

Damn them nike air forces was mad high

[@vincent-lr6io]

so into you is one of my fav chooons ever... young in love and reckless ... thanks fab!!!

[@angellissade7468]

Fab is the GOAT wit dis shoe and dressing shit 💪🏾💯

[@ducky25410]

Joe Puma be having these Celebrities getting finesse in these Sneaker Stores 😆 🤣 😂 take'em to your local Footlocker or Champs let'em Ball On A Budget every now and then ya feel Mae

[@treychapo1898]

My guy like 40 looking like my bro that's 25, moral of the story money can buy a lot of things 💯😂

[@coollibra3644]

I'm not rich. I'm 41 and people say I look like I'm late 20s. Lol. Drink water and exfoliate lol. Plus genetics

[@malique3763]

That ain’t money black just don’t crack

[@coollibra3644]

@@malique3763 Facts lol!

[@JaeThaGemini]

has nothin to do with money youngin 😂💀 its called genes & takin care of yaself. Wayne look 50 nowadays & we all know why

[@Dave....]

It also helps he hasn't lost his hair. That's a major factor with looking older. Because there's rich folks like KD and Lebron who's still balding.

[@HollywoodFLOSS1]

Love this show

[@Ed-lit]

fab put things together effortlessly

[@htk9914]

Should get Brent faiyaz on sneaker shopping

[@Prophetzacc22]

Yes

[@SK-kp2qq]

No

[@TheBsheep]

Nope...he wanna be like The Weekend too much..smh

[@Prophetzacc22]

@@TheBsheep the way he articulates himself in music should have nothing to do with what HISSELF has going and his opinions about his shoe fashion. Also, it’d be dope if the weekend along with him to appear on the show

[@TheBsheep]

@@Prophetzacc22 The Weekend would definitely be dope!!

[@darkmatter7668]

That cashier is a cornball 😂

[@abelsuarez6621]

I got to know Joe's show thanks to the first Fabolous episode of sneakers shopping whit complex and here I go again! Peace and love.

[@dosingoffsetx2366]

Yessir we here 2021

[@MyNameIsJahSue]

I thought the titled said, “Fabulous returns sneakers.” 😂

[@beaniespades905]

That outfit was tailor-made for those SBs, man! Str8 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Loso got flavor.

[@superben790]

Awesome episode with Fabolous!!!!

[@HeartAche06]

*Complex never fails🔥*

[@abeezysportsxentertainment]

They cheaper the Cool Kicks. They boosting their prices.

[@arthurbarnes6368]

I definitely agree with the hunt and the chase of getting sneakers you want.

[@walterbarnaba487]

Fabulous was always one of my favorite rappers growing up. 🙃😃🔥🔥

[@benjaminchode144]

i still remember fab with fake jordans on dvd vids

[@mattatk92]

Wife beater was real tho

[@chdz92]

Wait what! When was this? lol

[@DamesLoveDame]

That era is when it was common for celebs to get caught wearing fake sneakers.

[@thomasmoore4305]

Never 😂

[@benjaminchode144]

@@chdz92 smack dvd back in the day i think. from what i remember it was red white and blue jordan 11s. hes been seen with fakes besides that though. Still a BK legend tho

[@isaiahlozano5125]

“Loso, in case you didn’t know so”

[@Pro-habits]

Dude always Fly /Humble 🙏

[@Iamdasouth]

This episode is iconic Fab a true hiphop legend💯

[@jason7989]

Dam; Fab doesn't age.... he still looks 29. King.

[@My2cents.]

Narrative of Self is the result of a feedback loop between “Separate Self” & Cosmos🔻Non-Duality

[@fabiojit]

Yuuuurrrrrr

[@lildeliveryboy9451]

Waited for this like 5 Years Fckin Fab he so lit

[@dicksonamani4874]

C'mon Complex it's high time you did J Cole goes sneaker shopping.

[@JayTechZM]

He'd get puma shoes now that he has a deal with them.

[@dicksonamani4874]

@@JayTechZM sure he'd also cop some Jordan 1s bro

[@MrTdang89]

How is this guy turning 43 this year

[@cinzinc9205]

great stories told, nice episode!

[@erwinjones433]

Those blue 12s🔥🔥

[@lerah8777]

Supreme gotta be the ALL TIME worse expensive clothing/shoe line all they do is slap #Supreme on the original then triple the price 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jonathancastillo7625]

Looking at Joe if he really looks uncomfortable during this interview.

[@citi360]

😂😂😂😂 why you say that?

[@yell0wberry]

Maybe he was having groupie spasms

[@jerren4493]

I always love the awkward silence during the check out LOL

[@tonybpena]

fab looking cozy cozy

[@shabazzroper5513]

Try PNB ROCK GOES SNEAKER SHOPPING WITH COMPLEX

[@aifr4868]

hell nah

[@MrDa5hit]

This episode wayyyy over due.. no one got more drip in sneakers then Fab

[@dsg3053]

Lies

[@jasminejohnson7599]

I love fab he mad chill and his swag is diffrent

[@itzceejay9256]

fab's waves are really 🌊

[@ques1134]

We doing returns now ah man I thought I would never see the day joe what’s going on ???

[@eduardvillalbalazaro4940]

Am I the only one annoyed by the dependent saying: "My guy" the whole time?

[@crashnebula7]

No, my guy. I was too.

[@troopafett5305]

It’s loso!!!! Great episode fabulous is always a dope guest, and that marching bears sweater is 🔥🔥

[@Queenofsole100]

Fab has always been fresh.

[@Mookaron]

If I was a millionaire rapper, I'd start my own shoe company & keep my money in my family! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@bossfuego]

Too many politics in the shoe industry Lavar Ball tried it

[@Mookaron]

@@bossfuego That's very true, but he started off putting a bad taste in people's mouth. Quality is the #1 rule.

[@dkjkaden]

Am I hearing him wrong or is he saying "HuEwing"

[@lamontricks1074]

Ah man I love the Air Max 1 the same one Fab pick up and the Blue ones too.

[@barackobama8176]

*Complex should get King Von on the show*

[@edwingarcia3476]

Going only buy black forces or ask if they got busted ass g fazos

[@clozky]

All those sneakers and I’m still rocking my white Vans.

[@doctorsunset18]

Damn Daniel

[@Hit4HitFactory]

This one of my fave episodes this szn

[@Smakowy69]

One of my fav rapper!

[@zzekecross]

Claim ur "before 1m views"here

[@tjaspodgornik6780]

Here before 10000

[@swordartonline6719]

Theses shoes were beyond overpriced!!!😀😄😂😆🤣

[@diabeetusdeletus974]

im not really into sneakers but i love sneaker shopping since it showcases these rappers and stars as regular people. we also get to know them better with their stories.

[@Ss31994]

Legend

[@thenovared]

God has a plan for me to be a successful artist one day 🙏🏽💫💯👆🏽

[@SketchyHDpro]

Fab is not "your guy" okay?