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This weekend, Nas’ Illmatic celebrates its 20th anniversary. While many years rank as standouts for both hip-hop and the sneaker culture, 1994 was a good year. A handful of certified classics dropped on the rap front, while basketball’s sneaker scene stood at a crucial turning point. From Nasty Nas to Air Anfernee, we reminisce about the highlights and headlines from the year that was 1994.
Above the Rim
Is Above the Rim the hip-hop Hoosiers? The seminal streetball flick? While White Men Can’t Jump gives ATR a run for its money in both brackets, the movie still makes for a nostalgic watch. Tupac Shakur’s third starring role on the big screen was a show stealer, coming at a pivotal time in both his life and career. In regard to rap, the movie’s soundtrack stands up with some of the year’s best releases. From a sneaker standpoint, the flick served as marquee product placement for Reebok during the blacktop boom of the early-90s.
