The 12 Hub Sneaker Podcast Episode 021 | Cool Kicks RAIDED By LAPD Live On Stream! Owner ARRESTED!

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The sneaker world was just rocked by massive news: Cool Kicks, the celebrity-favorite sneaker store, was raided by the LAPD's forgery division. In this episode, we break down everything we know about the downfall of one of the biggest names in the resale game.

We dive into the shocking details of the raid, which happened while the owner, Adeel (a.k.a. Champagnekapi), was on a Whatnot live stream. Watch the moment he realized what was happening before abruptly ending the broadcast. Adeel was arrested on felony charges for receiving known stolen property, and we discuss the long-standing allegations of Cool Kicks selling fakes.

The conversation then goes deeper, exploring how resellers and platforms like Whatnot have permanently changed the culture. Is there a middle class anymore? We connect the state of the economy to why people chase reps and counterfeit goods. Finally, we get personal about the realities of sneaker collecting—from the QC issues at Nike to the addictive "dopamine hit" of a new purchase and the feeling of being disgusted with a 500+ pair collection.
Timestamps:

0:00 - BREAKING NEWS: Cool Kicks Raided!
0:34 - The Official Details: LAPD & Felony Charges Explained
2:14 - CAUGHT LIVE: The Moment The Raid Started on His Whatnot Stream
5:30 - The Resale Market is FULL of Fakes (Chunky Dunky, Freddy Kruegers)
8:38 - The Whatnot Problem: NO Authentication Process
13:13 - Have Resellers Destroyed Sneaker Culture?
26:00 - The Counterfeit Market is Worse Than You Think
30:35 - Is the Middle Class Dead? The Economy & Sneaker Prices
34:21 - The SICKNESS: Is Sneaker Collecting an Addiction?
36:12 - That 3-Second Dopamine Hit When You Unbox

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