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AHOODIE AWARDS 2011: Standout Moment (Sponsored by 123Klan)

Dec 15th, 2011   •   By    •   42 Comments   

As with pretty much any year that’s ever happened, 2011 had its moments, ups and downs. We’ve seen sneakers shut down the internet, a certain gender-ambigous celebrity clad in Supreme and one of the biggest musical breakthroughs in years – but what made the list? Actually, all of the above…and some more. But what is the prize? I hear you cry. Well to be honest, we don’t even know ourselves. Lets just say it’s a surprise package from the heart-warmingly kind Canadians over at 123Klan, but lets get into the nominees:

Nike MAG Release: It’s hard to put into words the impact this had on sneaker culture. From the first preview video to the final auction, people went literally insane. $23,000 insane, according to Tinie Tempah. These are already up for the Best Sneaker award but can you blame us for wanting to commemorate them even more? No, you cannot.

Lady Gaga for Supreme: When Terry Richardson snapped everyone’s favourite he-she rumour for LA streetwear brand Supreme, there seemed to be something of a split in opinion: Were Supreme selling out (again)? Was that a mushroom tip we just saw behind the skateboard? But regardless of your first words, you were more than likely attracted to her in some strange way. The internet seems to be the best way to gauge popularity nowadays and considering almost every Tumblr has at least one of these pics in their archives, I’d say it was a success.

Kanye West and Jay-Z perform Niggas in Paris 9 times at the Staples Centre: When we decided upon these nominees, the record stood at 7 in Chicago, then later in the week that rose to 8 and at the last minute (aka last night), they stepped it up once again to make it 9 times at the Staples Centre in LA. Many claim that Niggas in Paris is the best song on Watch the Throne and it would appear that Kanye and Jay agree. With only a handful of shows left on the tour, will we see the number rise into double figures? More than likely.

Charlie Sheen: I wasn’t sure what exact moment in time to use for this nominee so I will simply state Charlie Sheen as the standout moment. Winning life – losing jobs seemed to be the motto for the ex-Two and a Half Men star as he became the one and only star of his own downfall. From the infamous ‘Winning’ interview to insulting Two and a Half Men producer Chuck Lorre, it was definitely a year to forget for good ole Charlie. At least we were entertained…

Tyler, the Creator dropping Yonkers: Whilst it wasn’t exactly his debut, Tyler’s ‘Yonkers’ video definitely put him on the musical map, and won him an MTV VMA moonman (not quite as prestigious as one of these Ahoodie awards mind you). Whether it was the cockroach eating or the lyrics about killing 3 of teenage girl’s favourite popstars, it was one of the biggest and best musical breakthroughs in a long time. GOLFWANG.


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Liam

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  • http://twitter.com/Soulz247 Solar Beam Soulz

    For me it has to be the Nike MAG Release, that was just unexpected c’mon!!

  • Sparkz 25th

    Nike MAG Release takes this one, when that video preview came out 90′s kids jaws dropped faster than pre-teen panties and a Justin Beiber concert.

  • JigarMan

    I think Kanye west and Jay-z “gotta have it!” .. They just some how lift your soul and get a vibe going through you…

    Jigar Polra, UK!

  • Liam at Ahoodie

    hahahahaha

  • Tom Easter, UK

    Tyler dropping Yonkers all the way. 

  • KAP- USA

    Gaga for Supreme., which was followed by the entire publication by Terry, all photos of Gaga. Is there anyone else who is kinda salty that an iconic brand + iconic photog are putting Gaga on even more of a pedestal? Everybody is the world is riding her dick!

  • ricardo, CL

    wow. hard decision, but i have to say tyler. he broke his foot at a gig and kept singing. and did a stagedive! yeah, tyler for me. golfwang!

  • Darkartstudios Productions

    Dotcom uk ….

    The nike mag…what can i say? The one trainer ive wanted since i watched back to the future for the first time when i was 5 (1993) but my mum bought some cheap ripoff high tops in grey instead (cool mum!) but they werent the same…the nike reales it for real and you needed to know someone,be famous for doing nothing or seriously rich to get a hold of a pair…looks like im going to have to buy some nike dunks and invent autoelastic before i get a pair ??? :s
    twitter.com…www_dotcom_com

    Peace

  • Shaun, UK

    Initially it would have been the Nike MAG release. Fans have been waiting since 1989 for these, but when you see someone like Soulja-Boy wearing them it damaged their rep to a point where they are seen as just the ultimate hypebeast shoe. 
     
    It has to Go To Lady Gaga x Supreme. Sure, Supreme use stars on the reg, but they are mostly of a cult following; I wouldn’t be surprised to see Charlie Sheen in a Supreme ad soon. However, you can’t really get a star who is at a higher height of their game than Gaga.

  • WZRDcalder

    Kanye and Jay….purely because they dropped the best album of the year

  • http://twitter.com/ButchazUK Butchaz

    I heard all you guys were going gorillas for this award. What does that even mean? No one knows, but it’s provocative

  • http://www.twitter.com/#!/owlvsrobot Davebattjes

    I cant say I’m surprised that Charlie Sheen made the list but It still makes me wonder, WHY? I’m inclined to pick Gaga for supreme but It’s difficult to do with the MAG release on the table. MAG release all the way!

  • Dave Battjes, US

    Thats Dave Battjes, US

  • Anonymous

    It gets the people going…..

  • Tendai, UK

    It’s gotta be Charlie Sheen without a doubt!

    @itstendai:twitter 

  • Jazlyn

    Gaga! haha I loved the fact that when you said that everyone had it on their tumblr archives at least once. Great post Liam! 

    Jazyln, San Bernadino CAkillahjazzie@gmail.com
    https://www.facebook.com/JazzyExisted

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  • Soulz

    For me it has to be the Nike MAG Release, that was just unexpected c’mon!!

  • Soulz

    For me it has to be the Nike MAG Release, that was just unexpected c’mon!!

  • https://twitter.com/#!/treysheezy Treshon H. USA

    Yonkers drop. Everyone new about it.

  • https://twitter.com/#!/treysheezy Treshon H. USA

    Yonkers drop. Everyone new about it.

  • Jonah

    ahaha i was at the concert nd they preformed 10 times not nine. but that would be the standout moment!

  • Jonah

    ahaha i was at the concert nd they preformed 10 times not nine. but that would be the standout moment!

  • Ranal, EE

    Nike MAG Release, they look awesome

    @melontsik:twitter 

  • Ranal, EE

    Nike MAG Release, they look awesome

    @melontsik:twitter 

  • Daniel sopers

    Kanye and Jay – Z, changed the music game forever

  • Daniel sopers

    Kanye and Jay – Z, changed the music game forever

  • Jacob Knight

    CHARLIE SHEEN IS THE BOY
    http://www.facebook.com/headg0ne

  • Jacob Knight

    CHARLIE SHEEN IS THE BOY
    http://www.facebook.com/headg0ne

  • Jonathon S, UK

    Tyler The Creator

  • Jonathon S, UK

    Tyler The Creator

  • Vidal

    Gaga for Supreme. 

  • Vidal

    Gaga for Supreme. 

  • Anonymous

    Mags.

  • liam saville uk

    Nike MAG Release

  • Ahmorey

    Nike MAG

  • Akel

    Nike Mag Release

  • Gray Scale

    Tyler, the Creator dropping Yonkers

  • Andres L. , California

    Got to go with tyler on this one.GOLFWANG.

  • Joseph

    Air Mag! I mean I remember when I saw that they were being auctioned so I went to eBay and I started to cry! Dam tinnie tempah and kid cudi…..
    Joseph Colton,CA
    thejoe140@yahoo.com
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002869182281&sk=info

  • Jeffrey Sandiego

    Tyler dropping yonkers, not only great lyrics. But a simple and great musicvideo.
    GOLF WANG!

  • iHEARTFUSIONZzZ<3

    Tyler all the way. I was so happy when he won the MTV VMA award I literally jumped up and went crazy haha. Ive been listening to him since bastard and knew it was only a matter of time before everyone knew about him. Hope he docent go mainstream after this tho but Tyler all the way!!