Jim Jones Has A Plan For His Fresh Pair Of Custom Sneakers Honoring Dipset, El Capo, & Young Rappers

In episode four of FRESH PAIR -- the new sneaker interview show from Uproxx -- Jim Jones reacts for the first time to a pair of custom sneakers, newly created by hip-hop icon Just Blaze and sneaker customizer-to-the-stars, Katty Customs. The sneakers celebrate his life, his art, and his journey through the creativity of the shoe design.
In Jim's own words: "I love what y'all doing with the show. I love how y'all are bringing the show together with the sneakers."
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INTRODUCING FRESH PAIR
Hip-hop legend Just Blaze and sneaker customizer Katty Customs star in a new show from Uproxx- FRESH PAIR. The series tells the story of some of the most iconic names in culture - from Jadakiss to Will.i.am to TI - through a single custom sneaker.
#freshpair #jimjones #customsneakers

[@UPROXXVideo]

Where do you rank Jim's fresh pair with Jada, Game, and TI's shoes? Jadakiss: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmHFqHeHZ61nqdE The Game: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYCpXmusfreCjNE T.I.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5Oag3alhbuVqJY

[@juiceplanet147]

Yall hate the ladies on here!! Sausagefest is crazy!! Missy, Remy, Cardi, Rapsody, Queen,

[@knowledgeincrease3326]

Let's hear about POS Kanye . The disrespect to George Floyd

[@EUANON1MO]

1-Jada 2-Game 3-TI 4-Jimmy

[@sheronknight8903]

They are all so perfect I can't choose

[@rahkemmcnulty7147]

Them 3s was sick

[@kamariwatts]

“when you can’t stay motivated, stay consistent…” Jim Jones words of wisdom

[@UPROXXVideo]

Jim has 💎💎💎

[@aubrielandry9705]

Katty is really talented. Proud to have her represent. ❤

[@UPROXXVideo]

salute and gratitude!

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@johnlove8163]

What’s her instagram

[@UPROXXVideo]

@@johnlove8163 @kattycustoms

[@AyyYaYYaY]

💯%

[@sharonsmith5031]

"My music is just as loud as my actions."....So profound!!!!💚

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@davidbanks9390]

Just Blaze needs a Documentary!!!!! I’m from Paterson & he don’t get his flowers!!!

[@sheronknight8903]

❤️

[@devon8trillionaire]

Facts I 100% agree

[@Lboogieclt]

Especially after kanye said what he said

[@akhubauproductions3981]

At this point she needs her own 👟 brand or company! Every pair I've seen this far has been 🔥!

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree 🎯

[@UPROXXVideo]

be the plug!!!

[@akhubauproductions3981]

@@KattyCustoms subscribed and followed!

[@nathanp8152]

Her own company for what exactly? Not that talented. There are far more skilled customizers who deserve it more

[@akhubauproductions3981]

@@nathanp8152 continue on with your hate plz.... lmao! Negative Nancy!

[@YoungJeweler_]

while these are not my favorite pair, I thought they were the most capturing of the artist's personality through the first 4/5 episodes. Katty strikes again 🔥

[@EUANON1MO]

First time I’m hearing just blaze’s voice I remember niggaz shouting his name on records back in the day a fire beat would start then some nigga say “just blaze” you knew it was gonna be a hit

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

So many classics

[@nassirsharif1]

The 🌲 had Jimmy super mellow 🤣🤣🤣 The sneaker is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@trentyates418]

Jim is definitely a legend!!! From the Diplomat era till now, dude is a beast

[@itsboatkicks916]

I was always kinda stand off-ish wit Jim Jones.. the Harlem hustlas always been cocky but to hear this interview and get the insight on his want to teach people to learn how to earn more from what they got and of course his learning from past mistakes and how to treat people. 💯 gotta say I'm impressed to see his growth "pause " lol.. dope individual.. all respect due.. Kathy you killed it again.. another 🔥 custom.. haven't seen anything I wouldn't rock..

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@kingartison]

Why did you say pause

[@auntginny]

He was definitely the HEART❤

[@UPROXXVideo]

EKG!

[@sheronknight8903]

❤️

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@miltonmarshall1327]

Jim ain’t gone never 😂😂😂 I’m sorry you can tell by his face. “ Put em in a case “ 😂😂

[@UPROXXVideo]

You think Jim would lie??? TO US??

[@miltonmarshall1327]

Anybody would that has a heart 🤷🏾‍♂️ that’s just human nature

[@miltonmarshall1327]

Nobody gone come on the show and say those trash , knowing how much work shorty put into it 🤷🏾‍♂️ nobody. And he said it the nicest possible way he could

[@UPROXXVideo]

@@miltonmarshall1327 hmmmm….. maybe. I think he told the truth of them being more rock star video shoes. In the room, it def felt like they resonated. Excited to see what you think in weeks to come

[@Kolaps]

JUUUUUUST BLAAAAZE One of the greatest

[@chicolo2631]

Aww Mann Yall done did it wit this one!! 3 of my Favorite people!! Artist/ Creator/ Producer!! Lets Goooo!! #KattyCustoms

[@UPROXXVideo]

🔥🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@young-bey2573]

Yo those kicks are so so FIRE 🔥 DAM

[@sheronknight8903]

💯

[@bigrowdzx3796]

They’re cold 🥶

[@UPROXXVideo]

ice cold!

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@justinaragland3025]

THESE ARE DOPE !!! MUST DESERVES JJ!!! GOOD JOB KADDY !!!❤🫡

[@kevinhatchett9658]

Those kick's 👟are fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@courteo]

Katty snapped on this pair. Fire materials. That blackboard material is a super dope idea. Jus is big dripping with them Undftd 4s. Shout out to Capo.

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

💯

[@KattyCustoms]

Ayeee! Thank you so much! ♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@courteo]

@@KattyCustoms U welcome. Them 11s u made/had on was crazy too.

[@FabStripes]

Another dope episode and fire kicks 🔥🔥 we need Fabolous next 🙏🏽

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

Yasss! Thank you! We definitely need Fab! Next season 🤞🏽

[@drewhite7044]

FACTS!!!

[@beautifulsoulconsciousmind9994]

Can y’all please do one for teyana Taylor ❤ it would be dope to see ❤️

[@Donstaa]

Those are so hard

[@UPROXXVideo]

rock star kicks

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🎯

[@KattyCustoms]

Thank youuu ♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@keegancervantes5508]

Jim a real one, a true leader. Respect

[@UPROXXVideo]

He's uplifting the young rappers, too!

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@KattyCustoms]

Big facts 💯💯💯

[@cljones323]

She makes nice custom joints but you can tell jimmy don’t really like them joints

[@debruce10dtb]

I knew he was coming I was waiting patiently

[@sheronknight8903]

🥰

[@professionalgrade5999]

I'm a drip person myself and those are CRAZY the 3M was a nice touch.

[@indiemixtape]

The all-black is so 🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@marcusplummer1]

Fire kicks, definitely Jim’s exclamation point🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@Free.PaIestine]

Love that this channel bout sneakers and hip hop rappers my fave

[@machatero1]

Ya'll got to get Slick Rick on here! La Di Da Di baby! 😎

[@JohnDoe-hj5mc]

I love Jim been a fan...most underrated STARLITO and Don trip FACTS.....

[@UPROXXVideo]

He's been spitting BARS lately, too!

[@sheronknight8903]

❤️

[@yogirlnatalie]

Damn this are spicy!! They on fleek.

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@KiLleRcix]

Wasn't too impressed with em til she said they were reflective. But when he showed the pic? 💪🏽MEAN!!!

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@thugmonk9837]

They're actually dope 🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

Co-sign

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@TheArtKemist]

This was another Dope creation cant wait to see the next one

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

More coming!

[@KattyCustoms]

Yasssss ♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@noahmaroto]

These are dope 🔥🔥

[@WavyDominican2012]

🔥 shoe's & queen capo had me dying with the ⛓️ on lol

[@sheronknight8903]

🤣

[@UPROXXVideo]

Same!

[@The_Stevenger]

Fly AF!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@HEAVYCHEVY409]

*jordan or nike need to sign her to create for them, flavor for the culture. plus, Katty bad!*

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree

[@KattyCustoms]

Ayeee thank you so much ♥️🙏🏽🔥

[@happy-wn9qc]

🔥 Jim 🔥 on the top 👌 shoe 🔥 put in store new start soon

[@aligaines8476]

I loved seeing Jim with other rappers, producers, young ones showing off their sneakers. I loved seeing the older ones talking to young artists.

[@kreverley]

I love this show...Katty the shit wit these designs...

[@UPROXXVideo]

🙌

[@sheronknight8903]

❤️

[@KattyCustoms]

Ayeeee! Thank you so much ♥️🙏🏽🔥

[@ReelHollyWoodFame]

The chalk board sealed it! GoatTalk

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@mekmek304]

Katty persona is 🔥🔥🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

facts!

[@deanjohnston1460]

I do find that I always revel in her excitement!

[@amandlaxoki]

Katty is amazing man I love the part where she asks Jim Jones if he's ready to see the pair❤

[@andrewhebert8232]

10:37 🕊️that is fly 🕊️

[@sheronknight8903]

💯

[@jamesgunn6651]

I always love Jim say

[@MontyMonteka]

Love this show

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@kingp109]

That detail is crazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shearkhanbangerz4881]

The chalkboard element is brilliant brilliant 😮👏🏾🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

Love that!

[@kaonetsatsi3019]

Only gets better.

[@UPROXXVideo]

you're right!

[@sheronknight8903]

I absolutely agree

[@jamesphillips5868]

I don’t mess with shoes like this but those are tough…best ones I’ve seen on here.

[@missmeyon]

@18:45 Now, that's dope! I love that model shoe, by the way. I have a pair that's a caramel color with 🧈 soft leather. Very slept on shoe.

[@UPROXXVideo]

Good choice!

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@champagnecali7144]

Super dope 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

Woohoo ♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@kreverley]

Thats who you gotta do next Katty. Get Fab on here

[@UPROXXVideo]

Fab is very high on the Season 2 vision board, for sure!

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@KattyCustoms]

We definitely need Fab! ♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@-We.All.Gone.Eat-]

Katty is so dope. Those Green Goblin 11's are crazy too. 🔥🔥🔥

[@thorocomments817]

I’ve seen demos of Quarantine studios. He is not exaggerating. Hopefully that tech is licensed and copyrighted. It’s genius shit.

[@markhorne6020]

Shoes is 🔥 🔥

[@edwinacrenshaw7894]

❤❤❤❤those are dope,I know he's gonna be real drippy in these❤❤❤

[@seanphillthephotosgrimsley2888]

I'm diggin those

[@wallydean5212]

Dope interview

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙏🏽🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

Salute! Gratitude!

[@timyoung9422]

Soulful

[@junyloko]

We need to see Just blaze closet / collection

[@UPROXXVideo]

Yes!

[@junyloko]

@@UPROXXVideo I remember back than opening solecollector magazine and seeing his collection. OMGGG

[@sheronknight8903]

I'm sure it's nice

[@carmendavis7838]

Love love.

[@sheronknight8903]

❤️

[@timyoung9422]

Love the music

[@stillstoned8524]

Dem shit fire AF i ain't gone lie

[@masterkeith7763]

Then are fire!!🔥🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

What's your favorite element?

[@timyoung9422]

On point

[@juliusbarronbarron8197]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

😊

[@FMGTELLO]

I agree with his list whole heartedly… rip dolph cause he definitely was on of them ones

[@zacharystallworth6373]

Dang she sturdy wit it 🤝

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@LordPrettyThrilla]

Shoe's 🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@Twin_shawn021]

Them shit are tuff 🔥🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙏🏽🔥

[@rahkemmcnulty7147]

This show dope af!

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@UPROXXVideo]

More coming - keep checking in!

[@KattyCustoms]

Yassss! Thank you ♥️🙏🏽🔥

[@rahkemmcnulty7147]

@@KattyCustoms your custom shoe concepts are super talented keep doing your thang

[@kevinmurray8537]

Them Shoes striaght Fire,With The Chains.

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯🎯

[@Naz38511]

Can't wait for Jay z or Nas

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@Stackhundos]

Jay z not coming there bro lol

[@Naz38511]

@@Stackhundos I know just a thought 😂

[@howiegabino5673]

I’m just saying Jay z boring as hell and don’t really know how to dress

[@syates0425]

Jayz sneaker gets unveiled and he gives a head nod and one word answers.

[@timyoung9422]

To the top

[@blacktriad]

Str8 🔥

[@UPROXXVideo]

Yup!

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@obama4yamomma911]

Damn dey fye

[@UPROXXVideo]

speak on it!

[@newblack766]

Dope

[@timyoung9422]

Raw asf

[@kbkustomkrazy5154]

She killed them🔥🔥😍😍

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@ravenssince962]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@timyoung9422]

Respect

[@excellemcfly1207]

Yo you went crazy on these by far my favorite pair yet.

[@UPROXXVideo]

Ayeee!

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@KattyCustoms]

Woohoooo ♥️🙏🏽🔥

[@travinredwine7085]

Jim crunchy af🙆🏿‍♂️🙆🏿‍♂️🙆🏿‍♂️ leather black cargo 👖 🤔🤔🤔🔥🔥🔥🔥bravo sir 🙇🏾

[@misterjordan3654]

These are so hard

[@kinggreenzzzgreen8473]

🔥🔥🔥 capo on the back

[@jeanyu546]

Shoes is 🔥🔥🔥, but what makes this stand out was the quality of the interview.

[@UPROXXVideo]

👆

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@KattyCustoms]

♥️🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@andychristian2195]

I know the interviews hit different

[@eduardooquendo9774]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@jarretmyer8597]

One of my favorite episodes in the series, 4 sure!

[@UPROXXVideo]

say that loud! Tell your friends!

[@sheronknight8903]

Nice right

[@KattyCustoms]

Woohoooo mine too ♥️🙏🏽🔥

[@jayh4911]

Dipset needs a biopic!!

[@316EMPIRE]

Underratedd group

[@TheRealest127]

Big Facts!

[@Mr.leek84]

Katty fine AF!! 😍

[@sheronknight8903]

❤️

[@KattyCustoms]

😊 thank you ♥️🙏🏽🤗

[@Det1911]

Jim was definitely not feeling that shoe at 1st but good shoe

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@chaunseybillings7889]

Jimmy is a legend in new York' now

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@charleslattimore2144]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥇KAT DON'T PLAY

[@sheronknight8903]

🎯

[@timyoung9422]

Real talk

[@timyoung9422]

Had the powee

[@supatheboss]

sf-af1’s are my fav nike’s 🙌