Reebok G-Unit G6 sneaker re-release set for August 2026

Reebok G-Unit G6 50 Cent sneaker release August 2026 launch hip‑hop sneaker collaborations JD Sports retail

Reebok announced that the G‑Unit G6 sneaker will return on August 20 2026 as a 1:1 recreation of the original 2003 white, blue and red colorway. The retro will sell for $130 and be available through Reebok and select retailers such as JD Sports, both online and in‑store. The G6 originally launched in 2003 alongside 50 Cent’s debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” and became one of the most commercially successful rapper‑branded sneakers, reportedly earning the artist about $80 million. A leak of the reunion was posted in May by Tony Yayo on the podcast “The Real Report” before official images were released.

The story also references earlier hip‑hop sneaker collaborations that shaped the market, including Run‑D.M.C.’s partnership with adidas on the Superstar and Jay‑Z’s S. Carter line with Reebok, both of which helped establish musicians as major footwear partners.

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50 Cent · Adidas · Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson · G‑Unit G6 · G‑Unit G6 sneaker · JD Sports · Jay‑Z · Reebok · Run‑D.M.C. · Tony Yayo

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[● 3 SOURCES] The G‑Unit brand encompassed a clothing line and a merchandising empire in the early 2000s. rnbphilly.com · foxync.com · hiphopnc.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Hip‑hop collaborations have turned sneaker collecting into a cultural phenomenon. rnbphilly.com · foxync.com · hiphopnc.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The G‑Unit G6 sneaker was first released more than 20 years ago and became a staple of early‑2000s sneaker culture. rnbphilly.com · foxync.com · hiphopnc.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Some hip‑hop‑brand deals have become billion‑dollar businesses. rnbphilly.com · foxync.com · hiphopnc.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Jay‑Z’s S. Carter signature sneakers became one of Reebok’s fastest‑selling lifestyle shoes. rnbphilly.com · foxync.com · hiphopnc.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Run‑D.M.C. was the first hip‑hop group to land a major sneaker endorsement deal with adidas Superstar. rnbphilly.com · foxync.com · hiphopnc.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Reebok is bringing back the G‑Unit G6 sneaker for a new generation. rnbphilly.com · foxync.com · hiphopnc.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The original G‑Unit G6 was released alongside 50 Cent’s debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” in 2003. balleralert.com · www.complex.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The sneaker will be sold through Reebok and select retailers, including JD Sports, both online and in stores. balleralert.com · www.complex.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The new G‑Unit G6 is a 1:1 recreation of the original 2003 white/blue/red colorway. balleralert.com · www.complex.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The re‑released G‑Unit G6 sneaker is priced at $130. balleralert.com · www.complex.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The original 2003 G‑Unit G6 generated approximately $80 million for 50 Cent. balleralert.com · www.complex.com