Usher Goes Sneaker Shopping with Complex

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Usher goes Sneaker Shopping at Kith in New York City with Joe La Puma and talks about his custom Air Jordans, if Adidas is doing enough for the black community, and his best Michael Jordan story.
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Season 3
Episode 9
COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.

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@cic8399 8 лет назад

Usher looks like he just stepped off the set of the music video for 'Burn' or something. Dude literally has not aged since 2004.

@DaGoat92 8 лет назад

him and pharrel are half alien so it makes sense

@BBbenjiblue 8 лет назад

+Alfredo Morales no they just don't do drugs and black don't crack

@chynabarnescb 8 лет назад

+Alfredo Morales lol at 1:55 smh like too funny

@wtfdion 8 лет назад

+Cal Hyphen *half alien, and we're sticking with that for the moment…

@markkennedy1743 5 лет назад

lmao so truee

@JesMarwaha 8 лет назад

usher a legend, the man hasnt aged since confessions

@DirectedXDW 8 лет назад

black dont crack

@Chukuman00 8 лет назад

+Donte Washington say that to floyd mayweather sr lol I'm getting tired of that overused line bro no hate to mayweather

@sneaking7274 8 лет назад

+Donte Washington but black is crack

@arra2193 8 лет назад

+Chukuman bruh don't be bitter and insecure. Obviously black people will age badly if they are taking drugs/plastic surgery/ lead an unhealthy lifestyle/ raised in poverty but in general it holds. It's a scientific fact that black people experience less skin damage due to melanin production.

@Chukuman00 8 лет назад

Ar Ra im not, im just tired of hearing that corny innacurate catchprase. And yes youre right

@TrillASVP 8 лет назад

Yoooo my mans bought some toothpicks for 10$. Usher be flexing.

@audioplugg5310 8 лет назад

still got that spinach in between ya teeth from last week huh lol

@Iyellatbabies 8 лет назад

Ushers voting for trump no doubt.

@nuux1560 8 лет назад

+newoneintownful LOL he actually had a "Don't Trump Amercia" shirt on at the BET awards.

@Matthew-ej3pg 8 лет назад

right! lmao

@fahadkamarah9376 8 лет назад

N.A K

@vediwop 8 лет назад

Usher been 29 for 15 years brah

@Pro-habits 8 лет назад

But the man never ages so it's believable

@fxchuck 8 лет назад

+Pro Habits #blackdontcrack

@diablo9997 8 лет назад

+Charlie Castro yup

@Alanaboo912 8 лет назад

+Charlie Castro just smoke it lol

@jeus_saaa 8 лет назад

he's still at his drop top cruisin' the streets at seven o'clock on the dot.

@harukikurosawa3906 8 лет назад

Usher is intelligent as fuck

@tekkman4485 8 лет назад

Someone who is intelligent wouldn't drop $25 on a cup and some toothpicks

@brandonkaws 8 лет назад

Guess you never heard of supreme

@Mystic.ape. 8 лет назад

+Kizaru Borsalino $25 is like 25¢ when you compare his bank account to a regular person's

@tomlv2224 8 лет назад

they would if they're worth $180 million

@VenomousVitamin 8 лет назад

+Kizaru Borsalino someone who is wealthy can

@rdubb5828 8 лет назад

need to do more of these Complex

@dota2u 8 лет назад

agree

@byquizz9263 8 лет назад

I know right

@Kilaam 8 лет назад

I agree but they would've have as much anticipation.

@T1nyDynamite 8 лет назад

I feel like they only do it as promo so when their 'guest' comes on they're plugging something

@rdubb5828 8 лет назад

+T1nyDynamite hear that

@HeatLedgerKicks 8 лет назад

Very well spoken, gentleman, and GOAT

@georgedouglas2536 8 лет назад

Bro people use that too often... What is he a GOAT of??

@MOHACKDUDE714 8 лет назад

+George Douglas pop rnb music

@nuux1560 8 лет назад

George Douglas U couldn't be any more of an elite dumbfuck for asking such a question.

@axelm4057 8 лет назад

+N.A K LMFAOOOOO

@somerandomgamer3488 7 лет назад

im crying seeing the gentleman part are the herpes thing going on rn

@MrTeeWills 7 лет назад

He said "y'all gonna have to pay me MORE for the Jordan story" I had a feeling complex was paying their guest. At least the heavyweights

@picklerick853 8 лет назад

The beat in the beginning was amazing

@Max-oh8fk 8 лет назад

got me hype!

@Dave.... 8 лет назад

This was a really good episode. Usher was dropping some knowledge.

@buckscash1 8 лет назад

Lol he asked him if puff was his daddy taking him shopping.

@thischeeseburger 8 лет назад

lol

@LoLiFliPs 8 лет назад

@realslickro9009 8 лет назад

@Daniel-tc9lr 8 лет назад

@reptilearcade923 8 лет назад

@Daboyricco 6 лет назад

“Part owner of the cavs”..... You learn something new every day.

@OriginalBoondocksXVIII 8 лет назад

My guy Usher. Would love to see him do an interview where he could dive deeper into some of the things he touched on.

@v1k1ng43 6 лет назад

I didn't know much about usher before, heard a few songs, but now I see how awesome he is.

@X.TheLastKeyblade 8 лет назад

Usher really such a humble dude

@s4xtt 3 года назад

Jordan on speed dial is humble?That's like a divine level flex

@davidalejandro5756 8 лет назад

Lmao they charging 10$ for some toothpicks

@thatboichris3380 7 лет назад

that beat at the intro is insane

@JadaBlaze01 7 лет назад

Its funny how Usher says what has Adidas done for the African American Community but don't ask what has Michael Jordan done for the African American community but rip them off for high price sneakers.

@tomhardy116 7 лет назад

I had to stop watching because he comes off as intelligent for people with a lack of information, but in reality it's just an opinion. In reality all he's done is contradict himself, he himself said that people can go without paying rent or something for these trainers and tries to somehow imply that they do anything 'good' for people lol. They just look cool, simple as that. Builds confidence yeah, but it's a damn shoe, if that defines a person they need to wake up a bit

@tomhardy116 6 лет назад

I Love Your Hate - Well I wouldn't expect the man to pay for the funeral. He did not pull the trigger or even force them into a position to buy the shoes. If people are aware that they'd get killed for their trainers, then don't buy the damn trainers lol. Buy some simple Adidas; something that looks good, is fairly affordable (I remember when I got my first damn pair for like £35, we were broke but I loved em lol) and won't get you shot... There is a problem in the black community, quite a few, but seems a lot of the time a large proportion rather point the finger at someone else.

@blue8935 6 лет назад

I Love Your Hate preach alot of black men/ kids have been killed, robbed for their Jordan's. Shits crazy.

@blue8935 6 лет назад

James Stevens well said man I agree.

@drasconboy6349 6 лет назад

+I Love Your Hate ...What, people *choose* to murder others over sneakers it ain't Jordan's fault, it's both the parents of murderers for not teaching that murdering over materialistic goods is wrong and the murderer themself

@blabla-kp5or 8 лет назад

lol adidas is a german brand...why should it be american made?

@Tamurakafka 8 лет назад

Typical american. If something's good then it has to be american because america (u.s.) is the greatest country.

@blabla-kp5or 8 лет назад

Marcus Fleetwood no they are propably producing in china or somewhere like nike and everyone else, but if they should produce somewhere else then in their home country...but if they would produce in germany the shoes would be much better quality wise but also much more expensive...

@outlawz7623 8 лет назад

The Ghost of Harambe true

@TheKharismaNirwan 8 лет назад

Are Nike made in America? honest question

@devd6373 8 лет назад

And adidas are actually trying to bring some manufacturing back to germany

@bryanmcelderry9415 8 лет назад

Solid collaboration and appreciate the explanation of culture into the shoe game and how it spans much deeper for some.

@Laced4Life 8 лет назад

"You gonna have to pay me more than that" dammnnnnn son!!!

@laperlenoire3341 8 лет назад

Joe: "Did diddy buy you anything?" usher: "Hell nahh!"

@lenextowens6608 8 лет назад

Such a classy guy always proud to see him represent the culture and good job in hands of stone

@moemakke7292 5 лет назад

“Was diddy going around buying you sneakers?” Usher “hell No” Why ash that question? That was so awkward

@ytwtchng6532 8 лет назад

These need to be longer

@TheLars0605 8 лет назад

that beginning beat is so good!

@SuperRetarded2 8 лет назад

usher one of the smartest people to come on this show

@NuttinBetta2D0 8 лет назад

not saying much to be fair

@yassinecherif6414 8 лет назад

lmao

@richardli6775 8 лет назад

that's like saying you the smartest nigga out of all the stupid ones.

@ayannaenglish7334 7 лет назад

SuperRetarded2 true

@Jasongy827 7 лет назад

SuperRetarded2 50 cents was the same thing didn't buy no sneakers except for his son

@legalslurs 8 лет назад

BRUH DO YOU KNOW THE PRICES OF SHOES IF THEY WERE MADE IN AMERICA LOOOOL THESE PRICES ALREADY HIGH BRUH

@datukrajo1807 8 лет назад

yeahh it should be made whether in Bangladesh or Vietnam with low wages labors

@Tamurakafka 8 лет назад

Some New Balances are made in the US/UK and are about 250 Dollars...

@datukrajo1807 8 лет назад

+Yoshiya Abiko i have those which was made in UK and its no different than the Chinese or Indonesian made one . i'm fucking pissed off . since everyone on the street never notice that you NB are made in US or UK

@datukrajo1807 8 лет назад

+Datuk Rajo *your NB

@RH-vd3yu 8 лет назад

thats right.....china or usa its the same shit

@LANDON.T.A 7 лет назад

That beginning beat go hard

@edoardoleva2720 3 года назад

What's the name?

@kenroygrant431 6 лет назад

Usher is one of the best celebrities to interview with a clam soul

@victormoreno803 8 лет назад

usher was always one of my favorites. cant wait for the next album

@adriankay5387 7 лет назад

You gotta love this man! Usher is a very intelligent dude who's very empathetic. And a lot of this is shown in this episode. Plus he likes footscapes, them shits is fire!

@sunnydays405 8 лет назад

Damn, I always liked Usher, but I have even more respect for him now. The guys is clearly intelligent and seems to have a genuine interest in social issues and how to help communities with the culture he's a part of. Respect.

@cleaned5772 8 лет назад

my favorite album he made was confessions, who agrees?

@VLVN305 8 лет назад

been waiting for one of these for a minute

@MrSalvii0069 8 лет назад

Isn't adidas a German company??

@lilbaby9547 8 лет назад

Yep. Not like the give a shit about the European market though.

@mikeytarango2951 8 лет назад

Yup hem and puma since the guys who started both are brothers

@MrSalvii0069 8 лет назад

+Mikey Tarango usher don't know what he talking about

@MeesterSun 8 лет назад

well i mean if he's talking about manufacturing then sure Adidas produces the shoes in China but same as every other shoe company like Jordan, Nike, and most of New Balance....

@bigwilito 8 лет назад

Yup!

@jamelcopeland4589 8 лет назад

"Was he taking you around buying you sneakers ... ? Usher : Hell naw 😂😂😂

@nizzys6031 7 лет назад

that intro beat tho 🔥🔥

@yungbeat7089 8 лет назад

yo that opening beat was heat

@PaperOverPusy 8 лет назад

i appreciate the time and editing whoever put into this video

@titosss1947 7 лет назад

Wow he's a lot smarter than I thought lol keep up the good work

@Tainomontana 7 лет назад

I like how Usher broke things down & how he answered a few bullshit questions he probably shouldn't have been asked. Much respect to him very classy👌🏽

@michaelgoin3358 8 лет назад

He asked him about currys shoes. I'm so dead he just laughed hahaha

@amaracherouf2398 2 года назад

The beat for the intro is straight 🔥🔥🔥

@navisingh3089 8 лет назад

desiigner goes sneaker shoping

@Lordjaymo 8 лет назад

auknowuttimeitiz GETGET GRAAAAA

@Samodrei 8 лет назад

gonna need subtitles for that episode

@jerrybonney4983 8 лет назад

Thank u keep pushing these out

@TEAMSWAggaLott 8 лет назад

started off with 3 pairs and ended with 6 pairs, a mug and toothpicks. "this is my comission, just when i thought i said all i can say..." lmao

@francistuazon7666 8 лет назад

that shop looks amazing! the ceiling was awesome!

@mw3withme 8 лет назад

Why would Adidas start manufacturing in America lol they've been around in Europe wayyy longer

@lionelt7882 8 лет назад

I'm glad Usher pointed out them Air Force 180s. I copped those over the summer because I too wanted them as a kid. I'm glad they got slept on.

@apgbeastmuffin4669 7 лет назад

Usher is actually so intelligent and cultured it's crazy

@frankumazor773 8 лет назад

Complex need to do more of these

@iteitsmeok 8 лет назад

Why would a German company need to be making shoes in America usher huh

@Sonchance 8 лет назад

That doesn't mean anything. New Balance is an American company but they produce in England and America. Try again.

@4tunesouljah 8 лет назад

Founder was a british immigrant.

@TheChameleon2008 8 лет назад

Haha nice one.

@Sonchance 8 лет назад

That doesn't mean anything. Toyota is Japanese company that has plenty of us factories. Kanye is American. If anything, they can produce yeezy products in the United States since they're opening yeezy retail stores.

@FunFactsIndonesia123 8 лет назад

Usher be tripping Nike is an american brand all of the shoes are made in china and vietnam bruh. for GR shoes it would be way more expensive to produce in the developed countries. On the other hand it would be dope if they produce the limited edition or collab sneakers in the states or england so the build quality on point

@masonschaft9721 7 лет назад

Usher is such a genuine guy

@rockstarJOP 8 лет назад

Usher is a legend

@kitzburg 8 лет назад

Moment of silence for that beat in the beginning...

@outlawz7623 8 лет назад

When yall getting Stalley or Curren$y? They both got heat

@goldobori7624 8 лет назад

About time you guys do a video

@BuyAnAxe 8 лет назад

"yeah yeah I took the shoe, I made it gold"

@raydennis16 7 лет назад

Usher had the best responses for these 'Sneaker Shopping With Complex' interviews

@michaelvein6 8 лет назад

Maybe a sneaker shopping video with Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug or Travis Scott?

@Paulr1k 8 лет назад

uzi getting high heels

@ballstothewall38 8 лет назад

Young Thug into Pumps and stilettos..

@OhZjuchi 7 лет назад

TakeOff gaming no he got a carpet

@greenmatrix30seven 7 лет назад

Travis Scott yes. The other 2 no

@reminiscingvibes7927 6 лет назад

Drakula I feel like young thug wouldn’t go cause he really just likes designer shit

@natureboy615 8 лет назад

Always looking forward to these

@ChesterAyos 8 лет назад

Usher is so humble man, anything he says is inspiring. Lmao

@TheFlawlessSicko Год назад

Usher is such a cool guy, very chill& humble

@blabla-kp5or 8 лет назад

10 $ for toothpicks...hold this L usher

@izzob1641 8 лет назад

Multi-platinum recording artist with a very very good career.. I think he's holding a w

@blabla-kp5or 8 лет назад

doesnt matter how rich you are...if you pay 10$ for toothpicks you're getting scammed and need to hold this L

@DaGoat92 8 лет назад

he holding an L with his bank account on heavy

@MisterFoxx 8 лет назад

+The Ghost of Harambe you really think he cares about the price of toothpicks? That's like saying he took an L for buying those shoes or buying his cars...shit, he must be taking Ls all his life because he has so much expensive shit. I wish I could take Ls like him. He would take an L if he was Nelly, though. that nigga got debt to pay off.

@cic8399 8 лет назад

Exactly, lol! Not to bash Nelly because I don't know the innermost workings of his personal and financial life but it's crazy how he, Usher and 50 Cent were some of the biggest artists of the 2000s (that was the era when male Urban artists competed with and sometimes, even bodied huge pop stars like Britney Spears et al) and yet two of them have had very public financial issues but Usher has not.

@markusmakinen3358 8 лет назад

Super dope!! Do more of these please!!

@pozarclothing 8 лет назад

Why is Usher keeps talking about Race Race Race, African American aren't the only ones rocking NMD's... I never even thought about it that way. This is whats wrong with the world sometimes. People find a way to bring the topic up. We are all sneaker heads and thats all that matters.

@Solidnave 8 лет назад

He himself is African American, hip hop, r&b and sneaker culture started with African Americans. It sounds like he just wants to make sure his race gets credit and is doing well in America.

@eriejpayne 8 лет назад

that's what's wrong with America? bringing up race? sir if u think that that is the problem, ur apart of the problem. it was perfectly well placed in the conversation.

@jeremiahmotm1879 8 лет назад

You mad?

@AhmedMahmoud-sq7xg 8 лет назад

+Erica Payne nah come on don't tell me that shit wasn't forced a lil

@AhmedMahmoud-sq7xg 8 лет назад

agreed

@gmajor7655 8 лет назад

The instrumentals are deadly G

@xExile7 8 лет назад

Because American made would make everything cost more, Usher.

@henrygonzalez3985 8 лет назад

Right

@Musicfanatic777z 8 лет назад

Yeah. Cheap international labor makes it all worthwhile.

@nathankolbe4939 8 лет назад

+Pernection because it's not an American brand😂😂😂 it German

@Pernection 8 лет назад

***** Then I'll start it up then!

@greenmatrix30seven 7 лет назад

Thank you. Finally somebody said it

@eriejpayne 8 лет назад

mad respect for usher. loved his answers in tis interview.

@jacobpuente9607 7 лет назад

Joe: so you taking these? Usher: yes Joe: are you sure Usher: yes Joe: are you positive Usher: ......

@OG_Perspective 6 лет назад

Wow he is very thoughtful and had great things to say

@Lennymroman 8 лет назад

need this song in my life 🙃

@garlaw7152 8 лет назад

What's is the song in beginin pls

@skateplusrice 8 лет назад

Usher is a very knowledgeable dude. Respect.

@cantguard26 8 лет назад

"It was Timberland everything"

@taafffff 7 лет назад

That instrumental is dope at the end

@LiLsIcKViDeOs 7 лет назад

i didn't care for this nigga but i got mad respeck for him now.

@ayeitsme3999 8 лет назад

Damn Usher dropping knowledge!

@lilian8828 8 лет назад

"would you be wearing currys during finals?" you could prepare better than that.

@jshifty1031 8 лет назад

I've been waitin for this video

@aeican 8 лет назад

10 bucks for fucking toothpicks... the fuck

@dtaylor6786 4 года назад

It's actually sad to me that Usher was the only artist that questioned Adidas give back, if you will when it comes to how much the culture has given to Adidas... Amazing! Great job Usher for keeping it all the way 100

@irfanaiuba6757 7 лет назад

name of the first instrumental??

@fahim7670 8 лет назад

Song from 0:01-0:28

@loganraine9966 7 лет назад

What's that song called in the beginning

@keysto123 4 года назад

I was just bout to ask the same question. You eva get the answer?

@dylanmanuel6595 2 года назад

One of my best shopping episode

@coopernewman8553 8 лет назад

This video makes me a fan of Usher the man. He seems to be very socially conscious. Black people have a significant cultural influence, but in so many cases, there is a white person who is profiting from it. This is important because a black person making this money would be more likely to pour it back into the black community and help to empower our people economically.

@ee1yd 5 лет назад

Not really, at that point it becomes about themselves. People rarely go back to where they came from and try to help them out

@Rocky4719 7 лет назад

YASSSSS FINALLY SOMEONE WHO SPEAKS INTELLIGENT ENGLISH AND IS EDUCATED WELL!!!!! I remember listening to usher as a kid!

@cuitlahuacfernandez9162 8 лет назад

Man if it was American made it would twice the price 😓 if not more

@doggystyle9848 8 лет назад

+Mike C there would barely be a difference more of wage cost..

@moemoe1785 8 лет назад

But the jobs would be in america therefore in the american market making u the buyer have more money in ur pocket but it would alot of companies to do this long term it is a great idea

@Pernection 8 лет назад

Some New Balance and Red Wings are made in America

@CiscoSneaks 8 лет назад

I looooove this series!!! Keep em coming!!!

@danielaconcas5895 8 лет назад

can anyone tell me the name of the first song of the video?

@falo98 8 лет назад

Omg excited for his new album 😍👏🏻😩

@straightupreggie5583 8 лет назад

At 4:30 is he wearing the same shit that's on that manikin

@dominicnguyen8950 8 лет назад

Lmao

@MisterFoxx 8 лет назад

+D Loading you can tell he must shop there often

@straightupreggie5583 8 лет назад

He he never leaves empty handed

@straightupreggie5583 8 лет назад

Said*

@PhillySupportPhila 6 лет назад

😂😂😂😂same outfit but different color shoes 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@MiillieMesh 8 лет назад

spit that knowledge Ush, tell em how deep our roots run & what gets done for these brands with hip-hop/pop culture.

@OhAbsol 7 лет назад

anyone found the intro song?! pls i need it its fucking dope!

@eddie4410 6 лет назад

0:10 this song bumps hard asf, if anyone knows what its called or the instrumental please comment it below, thanks.

@wcosby3 7 лет назад

Name of the instrumental at the beginning?

@Hengel_Andrews 8 лет назад

Best Sneaker shopping yet!

@evgeni200 7 лет назад

Can someone tell me what is the intro song name?

@killa78541 6 лет назад

According to the Adidas Group, 27 percent of all the company's factories are located in China. China has 337 factories, followed by India with 99, Indonesia with 79 and Vietnamwith 76. Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Pakistan and the Philippines all have between 10 and 60 factories.