Getting Called Out at RIF LA for Fake LeBron 8s

Mackwop shares a story at 5:48 about purchasing replica Nike LeBron 8 South Beach sneakers online during the early days of Top Dawg Entertainment. He explains that producer Soundwave had pointed him toward an overseas website offering cheap versions of hard-to-find sneakers, leading him to buy pairs in rare colorways.

Mackwop thought his South Beach LeBrons looked convincing enough to wear on tour and out in public. However, around 6:47, he recounts visiting RIF LA, a well-known consignment sneaker store in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. While Mackwop was browsing, the store owner noticed the shoes on his feet and quietly informed Mackwop's close friend ScHoolboy Q that the LeBrons were counterfeit.

At 7:26, Mackwop describes ScHoolboy Q pulling him aside to break the news. Mackwop says he initially tried to defend the sneakers by asserting his own reputation, but deep down he realized the color and silhouette were visibly off compared to authentic pairs. Izzy and Mackwop laugh over the situation at 8:25, with Mackwop noting that he had paired the knockoff sneakers with expensive genuine designer clothing to make the overall outfit look legitimate.