2 Chainz Links up With Benjamin Kicks on 'Most Expensivest'

From skipping school to connecting with DJ Khaled.

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Last month, 2 Chainz was shown a special underwater jetski and exclusive mermaid outfits on Most Expensivest. Today, he connects with Benjamin Kicks – aka “The Sneaker Don” – to talk about how he began his independent reselling business. In front of a selection of sneaker heat, Benjamin Kicks discusses how he went from skipping school at age 13 to securing sneakers for the likes of DJ Khaled, Diddy, French Montana, Migos and others.

Take a look at the conversation above and let us know your thoughts on the current state of sneaker reselling. In other footwear news, you can check out this week’s hyped releases.

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