A History of Musicians with Air Jordan PEs

Want your own Air Jordan PE? Based on the overwhelming allotment of Air Jordan 12 exclusives handed out, being a world-class athlete is probably the best route to securing a set. For those taking the road less traveled, being a megastar in music has also proven a possible path to getting love from JB.

Though the list is short, the number of artists who have been gifted Air Jordan PEs is certainly growing. A shift in the market and new perception on who the actual influencers are has shot musicians up the totem pole of power, making them the ideal endorsers for what is now a lifestyle product. After Macklemore hit us with two exclusive Air Jordan 6 PEs this past week, we decided to take a look back at all the musicians who have scored their own PEs from JB.

Eminem

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Notable Colorways: Eminem x Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 2 “The Way I Am”

Slim Shady came on the scene around the same time Mike retired from the Bulls. While his ultra-controversial subject matter would make him a tough endorser in the super PC world we live in today, Marshall Mathers’ star power and high visibility helped him score two exclusive Air Jordan colorways of his own inspiration. From the coveted Air Jordan 4 collab to “The Way I Am” 2s, Eminem was one of the original artists to receive his own Js.