Lupe Fiasco Says Nike SB Owes Him a Sneaker Collab | Full Size Run

Full Size Run is Sole Collector's weekly sneaker talk and debate show featuring co-hosts Brendan Dunne, Matt Welty, and Trinidad James. This week the crew is joined by Lupe Fiasco to talk about why Nike SB should have given him a sneaker collaboration, his history of being into streetwear, his connection to Virgil Abloh, and how Reebok did him dirty with a sneaker deal.
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[@SoleCollector]

Who had this week's worst take?

[@S4RST3R]

weltys mall grab 100%

[@cavemanvi]

trinidad.. i aint even watch the episode yet. list of hip hop cornballs 1. the game 2. the LA leakers 3. trinidad james when anyone in hip hop is present

[@wtfRyantater]

Dad CUZ HE TOOK THE MASK OFF

[@OfficialThree]

Dunne for stealing jokes

[@J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J]

Brendan for being corny and stealing Walter’s thunder

[@edgarposada7732]

Having Lupe on was so monumental and special because he unlike other guests is very knowledgeable on streetwear and is respected and admired by all of the hosts. Love seeing Brendan and Welty fan out over a guestz

[@KooliSkey]

I would go as far as saying he was one of the first rappers to really make streetwear grow. Along with Pharrell. I mean the owner of HYPEBEAST magazine credits Lupe for their creation

[@cavemanvi]

His brand always seemed humble to me. Until this show. Blowing off kaws, telling Welty he’d never be on a sneaker show and whining how Nike not working with him. Swang on em had a fire 16 though

[@carlosramiro7293]

@@cavemanvi dude foreal, what a child.

[@jptrout235]

I missed out on all this stuff and this whole era. Not that I would have been into alot of these things but I would have at least heard about this

[@nyrisj]

@@cavemanvi That's just how Lupe jokes.

[@Fadakar]

I absolutely love how gassed Lupe was about Brendan's references, some well-earned respect for the work put in

[@NardoC64]

That's what got me too. Crazy.

[@AllWeNeedIsUnity]

Why, when, how and who "concerted" the "machinations" to get Lupe on FSR? I have to thank them even if it is the illuminati!

[@weareeclectric]

replayed all of em! made it a lot more enjoyable, and made Lupe comfortable too

[@671oneblood]

He had gas?

[@TheCNSR]

Best guest of the season for sure 👏🏾

[@nicktoralba9975]

Did you watch the gorilla nems episode ? Lol

[@bangzgritty9139]

No cap bro

[@RizzyWow]

You mess with Lupe?! My guy!

[@germanlo123]

You need to go to the US for an episode

[@Nectarman]

Shore Shore

[@THEDOPEGAME]

Nike SB definitely owes not just Lupe, but US a “KPC” (Kick, Push, Coast) Dunk. Make it happen Nike

[@aleoitiari5819]

FR FR!

[@kevincollins8620]

I agree.

[@aldossnow3703]

Why ?

[@aviazx1799]

@@aldossnow3703 plenty of people who have done far less got a collab, that’s why

[@aldossnow3703]

@@aviazx1799 your mom wrote a song , she deserves a Nike so

[@mackstacks8913]

That was an incredible episode. Took Lupe a couple of minutes to warmed up but as soon as he did he was so engaging dropping gem after gem. One of the best episodes of this show

[@lizzgrey1965]

Need longer than 30 minute episodes when the guest is COOL and drop a wealth of knowledge.

[@unknowntosociety01]

Real talk

[@MetaMan09]

Facts, that was waaaaay to short 💯💯💯

[@keepmashin5647]

60 minutes would be better. And you know they be cutting shit out to make the episode only 30 minutes lol

[@MetaMan09]

@@keepmashin5647 haha frfr, at least do a part 1&2 😂😂😂

[@otterdonnelly9959]

I guess that’s what the Complex Sneaker podcast is for. Lupe needs to go on there.

[@AlbinoMonkey96]

Brendan may come off as corny to a lot of people who watch just one or two episodes but having been stuck around since the beginning, the guy really is like an encyclopaedia for sneakers. Easily my favourite person in the crew. Big up the stache

[@mitchell7309]

He’s easily the most likable and entertaining one on the show

[@craigbezzle]

this is such a small thing, but I yelled with excitement when Trinidad finally said "skip means you don't fuck with it at all"...he switched it from "fuck with" to "rock with" for the last couple seasons and I'm just glad to have that small victory back. Thanks Dad

[@StephenMangiulli]

As a lifelong Lupe fan from the Revenge of the Nerds mixtape days, I was really loving how Brendan kept coming with the Lupe references. Just a great episode - Lupe the Killa!

[@GabeCerebro]

Lu’s Dear Fall freestyle is my alarm clock ringer so that reference bugged me out for a sec lol

[@simbareps682]

That Virgil story always hits me. RIP V ✨🕊

[@990v6]

You see how he’s genuinely sad :(

[@kellykunze8136]

This was, hands down, the aboslute best episode this series has ever seen. The back and forth chemistry between all four individuals was truly a gut busting endeavor. T.V. gold (everything). Welty's Michelin man shirt is worst take of the last decade.

[@AllWeNeedIsUnity]

Why, when, how and who "concerted" the "machinations" to get Lupe on FSR? I have to thank them even if it is the illuminati!

[@curlyfm]

He could be the fourth member

[@parm1der]

We need a part 2 of this episode! The chemistry & history is unmatched!!!

[@lestermason2484]

Did Lupe say that he's re-writing Drogas Wave!?!? I'ma need that in my life!

[@FrancisWilly96]

Gold Watch was how I got put onto streetwear. That and the outro of Food and Liquor was where Lupe was shouting out all sorts or brands and individuals in the culture. They also forgot to deep dive into Lu’s love for Goyard but I can’t complain. This was a long time coming.

[@iamyevon]

This is LITERALLY THE BEST episode I’ve seen you guys do!! Thank you!! 🙏🏾 👍🏾👌🏾

[@teikjonesy4186]

I thought you were exaggerating, but this was really good.

[@timelessteek561]

U trolling bro?

[@AllWeNeedIsUnity]

Why, when, how and who "concerted" the "machinations" to get Lupe on FSR? I have to thank them even if it is the illuminati!

[@K.amikazi]

Brendan doing the fusion dance with Lupe is the best thing ever😂😂😂

[@HNS_Herb]

Best Episode So Far!! From the chemistry, to the talking points, to the edits and even opening skit. This is golden. I loved it.

[@nuperancher3115]

Lupe should be a permanent host

[@appleopps4540]

Oh my gosh!!!!! When Lupe mocked Kanye, I nearly peed myself 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Also, I’d love for Lu to be a host on this show, he’s so knowledgeable and hilarious!

[@Postell]

Getting knighted with Gucci jeans is insane 😭😂

[@Wristwatchme]

Lmao lol! That was gold

[@edbtz123456789]

Easily the best episode and easily the best person to have on the show. Nobody is as authentic as this dude when it comes to street wear and fashion.

[@AllWeNeedIsUnity]

Why, when, how and who "concerted" the "machinations" to get Lupe on FSR? I have to thank them even if it is the illuminati!

[@lenny_skywalker]

Having Lupe on here was a treat for a diehard fan like me. I appreciate this episode 🔥

[@shopwrecker1785]

14 mins in and this episode is a CLASSIC…the rapport between everyone is excellent and hilarious…this, Jim jones and I sure a few others, but yea this is certified classic

[@Puffiscool123]

Great episode guys Lupe is a legend in the space. Worst take is the entire crew for not asking mandatory “does Kanye ever send you free sneakers?” type question during Flashing Lights Graduation Era.

[@SnapbackCaps9]

Could be that they avoided questions about Kanye since they had a falling out

[@torosammy]

One of the best episodes in this show’s history, love these guys! Keep up the hard work

[@PurpleWeasel1323]

one of the best episodes ever, lupe was great! bro when he answered what his sb would look like i spat out my tea, he is comedy. salutes Dunne, Dad and Walter. p.s. we need the kick push joints cmon nike sb yall trippin

[@MohamedHamzaKhaouti]

LEGENDARY 🙌🏽🙌🏽 My favorite rapper and favorite show. Never seen this coming tbh. Kudos to Matt, DAD and Brendan for making this happen 🙏🏽

[@SOULTRANADA]

I can't believe this, 40 minute Lupe episode 🙏🏽

[@ElijahMCMalik]

35:27 “I Can’t Tell You Where I Got These”😂💀

[@Monoblock]

Probably the best episodes ever. Lupe killed it.

[@7lilao]

This is automatically the best episode of the season

[@ahn_onymous5382]

“He has a green book in his back pocket” hahahaha

[@godspeedrell]

Lupe being on FSR is legendary for so many reasons! Nostalgic moments yet again!

[@otterdonnelly9959]

Lupe influenced a whole generation of streetwear. I would argue he is right after Pharrell and even above Kanye when it came to that (all of CRS is really top 3 rappers with style). His Hypebeast blog and the Gold Watch song alone. What about Righteous King-Fu? IYKYK. At the very least there were the Lupe Fiasco UA Dunks I know Greg Street got but he do need an SB.

[@YYYUUUNNGAOOC]

You know something 🫡

[@ThisIsJayEveryday]

Maaaaan, long time coming and well worth the wait. Lupe's a top tier guest!

[@HyeKyoMoon]

This is legendary, Lupe knows his shit. Seeing them talk about that era was fashion was nostalgic af

[@Adriannnnnnnn91]

2022 has been a really tough year for me but this show always makes me laugh and feel better! Keep up the great work guys!

[@Jonatahn14]

Same bro, keep your head up King

[@danielmorris738]

As a Chicago native, fsr subscriber this was overdue. Classic episode. Dunn is on one as usual , the chemistry with Lupe was hilarious. This was needed, woke up to this and man…. Great job guys. Will be sharing this with the real ones…

[@WhoaNellyJake]

You gotta give it up to Brendan for timing those Narduar-level references perfectly.

[@cameronfrierson910]

First of All. This is the HARDEST intro FSR has ever made! Super 🔥 😂👋🏿👏🏾

[@leem4336]

Loved that episode. Lupe’s The Cool album got me through a really rough time when it first came out, I used to listen to that over and over. Good to see he’s a great guy.

[@GasMaskReacts]

shout out lupe. this was legit one of THE best episodes EVER and i'm not exactly sure why. i think it's just lupe's awesome energy!

[@Plabloh]

This is definitely my favorite episode, props to B Dunne for the research

[@meya3521]

Yall are getting legit af. fun to watch after all these years. Love yall and enjoying this ride

[@jayciii29]

u know lupe a certified old head when he constantly crackin illuminati jokes like its 2011

[@ocniner_dodgerfan589]

Man this episode brought back so many memories 😢 best episode ever

[@shycbr]

One of my favorite FSR episodes. Lupe is such an icon that deserves a longer episode to go through more of his stories and experiences with fashion and sneaker culture. Also, Please, please get Westside Gunn the Flygod on the show next!

[@Phamousillday]

This is the best episode by far and the international perspective Lupe brings is amazing. Shoutout to the FSR crew for making this happen.

[@jaimemacias2139]

The references and gems alone make this the greatest episode yet. #KickPushSB

[@damienjeremyweir4543]

The best take was Lupe getting the no bullshit commentary over the SBs 'Nike Fiasco' 😆 and Brendan dropped the 'No BS' with intent, that shit was funny as FUNK 🤣

[@wtfRyantater]

IF ANYONE DESERVES AN SB DUNK ITS LUPE

[@uleesmith]

Yo the best guest ever, Lupe Fiasco. He just vibes perfectly with FSR lol Jokes, Sneakers, etc etc

[@masterdinosawr]

10/10 for Welty for bringing out the nike X swagger Terminators!! Love themmmmm

[@williebeamen773]

One of the best episodes PERIOD.

[@JaySea93]

That “I love final fantasy, I hate first person shooters” reference was DEEP surprised lupe even remembered that one !! 👀👀

[@kyansimireoroni9920]

A gem of an episode!!!

[@Znebby]

Lupe is a great guest, this episode was dope. Worst take Brendan for the "Is it?" comment. Also for avoiding Atlanta his whole life

[@mr.chocolaterobot]

Shout Out to the Editing Team on this episode....Complex Editors Need More Props

[@NoMotion_Kris]

1st ever FSR video i wanted all the way thru. Lupe most underrated lyricists of all time.

[@DrGanja99]

When they have a goated guest like this, Brendan’s nardwuar work is necessary

[@omargutierrez5395]

Best FSR episode. Bring Lupe back for a part 2

[@virtuatelier3235]

The Master Sword.. The Legend of Welty

[@tstorm4489]

This was one of the best episodes yet for this series!

[@cameronfrierson910]

I'm 24:00 mins into the show and I think to myself " this may be the best interview on any platform anywhere!

[@scottiex4062]

Y’all are straight killing it with the guest this season!

[@CrimradaKicks]

😂😂😂😂 great episode ! The right guest makes the diff

[@brendenjohnson4614]

you know as a guy who were's a 10 4e. i thought this show would be torture, but its just the culture so i gotta love it.

[@Benny_From_NY]

Can we all agree that dunne has the most fire low key drip?

[@DreChampProductions]

I would’ve loved if they asked him about his Fallacy of Rome line and the white and gold Air Force ones. By far my favorite episode 🔥

[@badger557]

This is the best episode so far

[@badger557]

I liked my own comment

[@lategod]

trinidad was so baffled at first and the confusing turning to anger was so funny! he was ready to fight bout them 4s!!

[@rickybobbysdriver555]

Dope episode. The stories were so engaging and entertaining. Lot of history. James trashing the whole hip hop fashion scene was hilarious.

[@ipwnedanoob]

This is one of the best episodes so far

[@charlessuave6218]

Lupe! Man waited so long for him to be on here. 🙏 extremely knowledgeable

[@davidarebuwa4137]

This episode takes me back to 2018-19❤️ Best guest on the show in a minute!

[@Rtibz23]

Damn, just when I thought it couldn’t get better. Great ep. Lupe is a legend. Virgil forever.

[@str8poisintv131]

He did make kick push...definitely a young black skaters intro music

[@Resist_Oppression]

Dope epi. Lupe came with that ENERGY! Down to earth Brotha.

[@Airdog_]

Lupe deserves that Nike SB...COME ON NIKE!!!! Lupe is the most underappreciated person in the Hip-Hop game.

[@HiVelvet]

Never actually heard of this show. Popped up in my recommendations…. And I had to subscribe em!!!

[@tylerhough9124]

Lupe needs to join the crew as a 4th host. Incredible

[@dweston1574]

Brendan on his Nardwuar. Man I enjoyed this one fr😭😂😂

[@izm609]

Nike not doing a collab with Lupe makes sense for the time. A lot of skateboarders were on the fence about Lupe. And Nike at the time we’re trying really hard not to piss off “core” skateboarding. But it would absolutely make sense now that everyone can look back and truly appreciate the contribution of that song and Lupe in general. As a young black skateboarder in Baton Rouge Louisiana at the time that song Lupe’s representation meant the world.

[@ericcpng7356]

Wow. Great episode guys. Bought that Eiffel tee from Trilly and Truly in 2009. $50 + $5 shipping. Memories.

[@Ahmadj03]

I slept so hard on the T&T shirts. 13 years later, Lupe reveals that Virgil helped design the anarchy line. What a legendary time to be into streetwear.

[@Sneakahead555]

Kick game proper !!! #DAD's fit is insane ! This is Legendary ! I love how fascinated Lupe gets when Brendan says some insane knowledge Lupe is a real cool dude, been a fan for awhile now ! Such a beautiful episode !

[@Magnify.]

Nike SB better give Lupe a couple of shoe collabs.

[@ts5520]

man some episodes needa be at least an hour when it’s this good! i was a lil sad when it ended, felt like only 5 mins went by rs lolll

[@shamppoopapi]

Brendan is the fuckin best lmao Give that man a raise

[@OGSpacely555]

This is easily one of the best things I've ever watched!!

[@revmatic32]

Trilly and Truly,I still have a few pieces of merch. Really great episode

[@laflare0923]

The ending was amazing!! The vibes were right!!

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Lupe! Totally appreciated Dunne's humor & wit

[@griffenyyoung9163]

So excited y'all got Lupe on the show, best episode! Let the army know how to get him his collab

[@urmomsfriend4909]

“Okay Walter” fvckin killllls me 🤣🤣💀

[@us3l3ssknowl3dg3]

The editor hit Brendan with the notice me senpai 😂😂😂

[@0Ddawg22]

The Virgil story made me choke up a bit

[@eversensethepodcast9242]

"This show?! I've never seen this show" 😂 Lupe has the coolest "hand me downs" story! I fux with this show. 💚

[@FunTimesWithSkylarAndNick]

It just keeps getting better! Awesome episode and Lupe had me cracking up. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@bonthanroeun1313]

Having lupe on is soo refreshing .