Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

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Emmy-award winning actor and star of The Matrix Resurrections Yahya Abdul-Mateen II goes Sneaker Shopping with Complex’s Joe La Puma at Stadium Goods in New York City and talks about 90s basketball sneakers, his dad buying him knock-off Jordans and Virgil Abloh’s impact on design.
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  • @Complex
    @Complex2 жыл бұрын

    What was the first pair of sneakers your parents bought you?

  • @superben790

    @superben790

    2 жыл бұрын

    ALL STAR CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR

  • @Jimmy-tc9jb

    @Jimmy-tc9jb

    2 жыл бұрын

    The wolf grey Jordan future

  • @Inf3ctiousbeats

    @Inf3ctiousbeats

    2 жыл бұрын

    Payless

  • @rawlinmangraofficial5862

    @rawlinmangraofficial5862

    2 жыл бұрын

    First drop new year 🔥

  • @markavelli

    @markavelli

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stride Rites

  • @tjsmoothrock
    @tjsmoothrock2 жыл бұрын

    met Yahya in harlem once a few years back. he is a cool dude. hope he gains alot more success in life. people sleep on the watchmen series

  • @Johnlilleman

    @Johnlilleman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is it worth watching?

  • @jaycreativenyc1582

    @jaycreativenyc1582

    2 жыл бұрын

    Watchmen deserved another season. 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @pedromariano6552

    @pedromariano6552

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Johnlilleman without a doubt

  • @thislifereconsidered

    @thislifereconsidered

    2 жыл бұрын

    That series was amazing and he was awesome in it!

  • @Geecher1

    @Geecher1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Johnlilleman it’s really good imo give it a shot. I haven’t heard anyone say anything bad about the series.

  • @samushunter0048
    @samushunter00482 жыл бұрын

    As much success as Yahya Addul-Mateen has had I feel like he's just getting started with this acting talents.

  • @purplestate

    @purplestate

    2 жыл бұрын

    True he has potential to be a superstar

  • @liammackay2061

    @liammackay2061

    2 жыл бұрын

    No doubt

  • @movieguyandrew

    @movieguyandrew

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely. Well said

  • @AnthonyTobi333
    @AnthonyTobi3332 жыл бұрын

    This guy has played two of the most iconic characters in sci fi history : Dr. Manhattan and Morpheus

  • @rory_3421

    @rory_3421

    2 жыл бұрын

    and he did great in both legend

  • @crysisbai

    @crysisbai

    2 жыл бұрын

    i really thought this the old morpheus

  • @AnthonyHerrera-ve1ht

    @AnthonyHerrera-ve1ht

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can’t forget his iconic role as Black Manta in Aquaman looking forward to the sequel

  • @Ajonboof

    @Ajonboof

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AnthonyHerrera-ve1ht can’t forget about the candyman role either

  • @yng27

    @yng27

    2 жыл бұрын

    he killed it as Cadillac in the get down

  • @THEN8ATNITEE
    @THEN8ATNITEE2 жыл бұрын

    This man is such a dope actor. Mad underrated. Amazing performer and I’m looking for more scenes with him in it

  • @ndujamz

    @ndujamz

    2 жыл бұрын

    True. I actually want him to play Adam Brashear (Blue Marvel) in MCU.

  • @kayvlogs8183

    @kayvlogs8183

    2 жыл бұрын

    what films is he featured in?

  • @szn1580

    @szn1580

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aquaman, Matrix 3

  • @darkapocalypse653
    @darkapocalypse6532 жыл бұрын

    He's such a great actor🔥🔥🔥

  • @911madza

    @911madza

    2 жыл бұрын

    also Dev Patel

  • @yannabree
    @yannabree2 жыл бұрын

    He’s so humble 🥺

  • @oneonlyme4355

    @oneonlyme4355

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know I love his vibe. People in Hollywood aren’t this laidback and authentic anymore.

  • @darkapocalypse653
    @darkapocalypse6532 жыл бұрын

    He's so humble❤

  • @aristotlen21
    @aristotlen212 жыл бұрын

    Black Manta, Candy Man and now a young Morpheus, the man career is sky rocketing

  • @chosenone3119

    @chosenone3119

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget All Day and One Night

  • @jaycreativenyc1582

    @jaycreativenyc1582

    2 жыл бұрын

    You forgot the show Watchmen.

  • @redpill.world2475

    @redpill.world2475

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget Dr Manhattan from DC comics Watch Men

  • @terencethomas1751

    @terencethomas1751

    Жыл бұрын

    Now just yesterday he got cast as Wonder man in the MCU

  • @mikecolts21
    @mikecolts212 жыл бұрын

    This guy is on the rise! It’s awesome to see his career is on take off 🙌🏾

  • @seize3
    @seize32 жыл бұрын

    They actually gave him really good prices considering it's Stadium Goods

  • @carlosroa4146

    @carlosroa4146

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I wish I could get some a ma maniere for $420 in my size

  • @elnino7822
    @elnino78222 жыл бұрын

    Such a down to earth and cool guy

  • @Saveyourbs
    @Saveyourbs2 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a very talented actor. I wish him well in the future.

  • @omgnetwork5231
    @omgnetwork52312 жыл бұрын

    this guy has not had a bad performance ever... it just goes up from here!

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful2 жыл бұрын

    New year, new season??? Aye we got an ICON on this. Thank you JLP.

  • @darkapocalypse653
    @darkapocalypse6532 жыл бұрын

    Great actor and a great man🔥🔥🔥

  • @JRAdams-tp7eo
    @JRAdams-tp7eo2 жыл бұрын

    I know he’s apart of DC, but he’s the only person I can see replacing Chadwick as Black Panther.

  • @Kingrke1

    @Kingrke1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea I was just thinking that or John Washington but him more

  • @boscopappas234

    @boscopappas234

    2 жыл бұрын

    No one can replace Chadwick. It’s pretty much been confirmed that Shuri is replacing T’Challa as Panther.

  • @brandondiaz9050

    @brandondiaz9050

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think he's a better actor than Chadwick tbh. I actually envisioned him as Black Panther

  • @darrenkey207

    @darrenkey207

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brandondiaz9050 I wouldn't say better (especially after Chadwick's last role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"), but definitely someone who needs to be recognized for his acting skills

  • @darrenkey207

    @darrenkey207

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@boscopappas234 that could be an opportunity to put another Black actor on. Doesn't even have to be a well known. T'Challa's story isn't finished

  • @Sneakahead555
    @Sneakahead5552 жыл бұрын

    "I'm chillin'" always love that answer man ! Damn, pulling up to school with suitcase 17's is a hard flex to me ! Dope episode !

  • @mmcgaffie1
    @mmcgaffie12 жыл бұрын

    I love this Yahya! So super proud of you and thank you for respecting Oakland so well!!!

  • @seemezoomin
    @seemezoomin2 жыл бұрын

    My guy! So glad to see Yahya get the recognition he deserves💪🏽

  • @skut9
    @skut92 жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal actor. Would love to see him play some indie rolls but would love to see him play Silver Surfer

  • @KillBill808

    @KillBill808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn this comment is so random, but I totally can see him as Silver Surfer. Great ass pick.

  • @hgmkgjgytki

    @hgmkgjgytki

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you on to something with the silver surfer

  • @ShaunSevon
    @ShaunSevon2 жыл бұрын

    1st Person I've Heard Say "How You Doing?" To The Cashier. Humble Breh, Big Up Yahya.. #24Sev #Bosh 👌🏾 🗣️

  • @jamiestevens9381
    @jamiestevens93812 жыл бұрын

    Spazzed out when I saw yal both had some of my favorite on. Them Bakin's and them 11's is it!

  • @NijThaGreat
    @NijThaGreat2 жыл бұрын

    He killed the part as Morpheus…I hope to see him in more movies

  • @elevenocean4471
    @elevenocean44712 жыл бұрын

    5:07 and 5:17, the change in facial expression The way Jordans bring back the good memories for people is unmatched. Dude having all the great flashbacks😂

  • @chaunt100

    @chaunt100

    2 жыл бұрын

    Overated

  • @Freeskiingisdabest
    @Freeskiingisdabest2 жыл бұрын

    Very solid pick ups 💯 The man has taste.

  • @standardbrah

    @standardbrah

    2 жыл бұрын

    they were all so neutral and boring imo

  • @um...angelo
    @um...angelo2 жыл бұрын

    Anybody remember the time when people were debating which actor would win if there was a war of actors' characters? Dr. Manhattan, Morpheus, Candyman, Black Manta. This guy's winning it.

  • @OhYouKnow24
    @OhYouKnow242 жыл бұрын

    Damm dude BIG UPS to Joe! Ina world full of hype, he came out with the Air Bakin! As someone who primarily searches for retro nikes, that was crazy to see!! WOOOOO!!

  • @kanyexwentzxcore
    @kanyexwentzxcore2 жыл бұрын

    When I saw this I was like “who is this guy?” 2:30 into the video and I like him more than 98% of the people on here. Seems real and not like he’s trying to impress anyone or live up to some stupid better than everyone else mindset.

  • @terencethomas1751
    @terencethomas1751 Жыл бұрын

    Yahya is representing new Orleans culture very well , outside of No limit , cash money , gumbo and po boys

  • @bndt50_cal69
    @bndt50_cal692 жыл бұрын

    West Oakland stand up!!! Proud of you Yahya! Keep striving for greatness!!💯🤟🏾

  • @javonsmith2372

    @javonsmith2372

    2 жыл бұрын

    From new Orleans

  • @bndt50_cal69

    @bndt50_cal69

    2 жыл бұрын

    @javon smith i know but he moved to Oakland when he was young we went to same High school.

  • @horlarlexy4711
    @horlarlexy47112 жыл бұрын

    I wish this man nothing but success

  • @davidredjoy
    @davidredjoy2 жыл бұрын

    Damn I need those Bakins to retro this year, leehhgo Nike!

  • @Flemo2140
    @Flemo21402 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of my favourite upcoming actors

  • @ronnieblea4422
    @ronnieblea44222 жыл бұрын

    Joe brought out the Air 🥓 bacons 🔥🔥. Great interview, YaYa a real sneaker head with his throwback stories.

  • @brandonjackson3641

    @brandonjackson3641

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I remember the controversy about those air bakins back in the day having a Muslim symbol on the shoes and they had to take the sign off because some muslims were offended by it tim hardaway use to wear those I had the black and blue colorway

  • @SUNDAYHRS
    @SUNDAYHRS2 жыл бұрын

    Never heard of this guy but still a great episode!

  • @slash3503
    @slash35032 жыл бұрын

    Best Intro Yet, that was clean.

  • @thegatas
    @thegatas2 жыл бұрын

    Very solid pick ups!!!

  • @cooljaytdb5049
    @cooljaytdb50492 жыл бұрын

    “ chillin .. killin “ ( candy man voice ) … absolutely a amazing actor .

  • @huntergomez5890
    @huntergomez58902 жыл бұрын

    Excellent selection!!!

  • @danielg.1365
    @danielg.13652 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Manhattan!!!! You’re the man!!! His star ⭐️ is rising so fast! Keep up the the great work!!

  • @alescalante491
    @alescalante4912 жыл бұрын

    He got a deal on those A Ma Maniere 3s! Usually people get finessed!

  • @627kayjay
    @627kayjay2 жыл бұрын

    Great interview, highly intelligent

  • @dub_76
    @dub_762 жыл бұрын

    Dope Ep.

  • @bjfisher4780
    @bjfisher47802 жыл бұрын

    My first pair of Js was the 17s with the briefcase too 💪🏾

  • @benm431
    @benm4312 жыл бұрын

    What are these gifts they're giving out? Show them.

  • @LoveYouTube21
    @LoveYouTube212 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vlog

  • @markprice2225
    @markprice22252 жыл бұрын

    Those IE 11's In black cement are a super slept on Jordan! I got my pair. They're a combo of AJ3 black cement and the AJ11... Beautiful shoes in person

  • @joshjayallday
    @joshjayallday2 жыл бұрын

    The Vin Bakers!!! 🔥🔥🔥 So so underrated. Those are heaters

  • @JJ-xk3ox
    @JJ-xk3ox2 жыл бұрын

    great persona, fire pairs he bought. and Yayha only person that asked girl at store how she doing actually :PP so nice by him.

  • @JJ-xk3ox

    @JJ-xk3ox

    2 жыл бұрын

    this 3s Jordans.. heat af

  • @Pftjordans
    @Pftjordans2 жыл бұрын

    Joe with the research & the bacons!!! Fire !!!

  • @erentaner5
    @erentaner52 жыл бұрын

    Yahya... Crazy picks man... Best shopper for some time..

  • @martyamat1382
    @martyamat13822 жыл бұрын

    I wish they had up tempo sneakers here in my country I love that sneaker

  • @Munizjr1986
    @Munizjr19862 жыл бұрын

    The way them jeans fit with them air bacons is too fire.

  • @MsCocoBabi
    @MsCocoBabi2 жыл бұрын

    I fell in love with this man during Watchmen 😍😍 lord he is BLESSED 🙌🏾😏😌

  • @joeb3096
    @joeb30962 жыл бұрын

    This guy is everywhere

  • @Mr1975tapatio
    @Mr1975tapatio2 жыл бұрын

    Damn Joe!!!! Them Air Bakin’ Are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @lance3826
    @lance38262 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know of him until candy man but his acting is dope hope to see him in alot more things 💯

  • @maliksmith1870
    @maliksmith18702 жыл бұрын

    Waiting for everyone expression when the price ring up is priceless 😅

  • @nassiglutt6587
    @nassiglutt65872 жыл бұрын

    Yea yea yea💥🔥🔥

  • @d.michael372
    @d.michael3722 жыл бұрын

    My mans was dope in the get down. Bring the get down back for another season!

  • @rch8216
    @rch82162 жыл бұрын

    Great actor

  • @mattb3672
    @mattb3672 Жыл бұрын

    Candy man ! Candy man ! Candy man ! I love this guy !

  • @hoodfellah
    @hoodfellah2 жыл бұрын

    Joe brought me back some memories when i had those hardaways back in 97

  • @brandonjackson3641

    @brandonjackson3641

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I had the black and blue colorway do you remember the controversy about the shoe having a Muslim symbol on the shoe and nike had to take it off

  • @hoodfellah

    @hoodfellah

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brandonjackson3641 i had the same ones, blue with the gray laces. And no i was 14 i didn’t know about any controversy. What was it about

  • @11thWoods
    @11thWoods2 жыл бұрын

    This episode was better than the Matrix movie, but dude is crazy talented!

  • @kaelanmccarter1521
    @kaelanmccarter15212 жыл бұрын

    the new Candyman on this guy 🙌🏾💪🏽

  • @Simplup
    @Simplup2 жыл бұрын

    Still gotta see the movie!

  • @richardvillegas3799
    @richardvillegas37992 жыл бұрын

    Right kool Kat my man is 💥🙌🏽👍🏽… Stadium Goods comin’ w/ da SURPRISINGLY fair number on the A Ma Maniere 3s, but made up for it on the OW 5s 😬. Enjoy’d da viewing JLP ! 👊🏽

  • @valeriefullilove5198
    @valeriefullilove51982 жыл бұрын

    That's a smooth brother!

  • @kingVegeta1
    @kingVegeta12 жыл бұрын

    Yes yes yes!!!!!

  • @TheJackle108
    @TheJackle1082 жыл бұрын

    lmao i died. when he said im chilling

  • @jbzaddy1980
    @jbzaddy19802 жыл бұрын

    Good actor and a sneakerhead! Never seen it.

  • @mrkeepkicks2394
    @mrkeepkicks23942 жыл бұрын

    We need to have a Virgil Abloh day this year & going forward

  • @tashchai9426
    @tashchai94262 жыл бұрын

    YaYa is so dope😊

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid2242 жыл бұрын

    Yahya is the man! Love his work in Aquaman, Candyman, Us, all great movies 🙌

  • @BookerT69
    @BookerT692 жыл бұрын

    Joe flamed everybody with the Bakin!

  • @markprice2225
    @markprice22252 жыл бұрын

    This is my dude from The Get Down. He loves him some Disco music

  • @amirswright
    @amirswright2 жыл бұрын

    Joe had Brendan doing the Yahya research lmao!

  • @brandondiaz9050
    @brandondiaz90502 жыл бұрын

    Yahya with the yeah yeah yeah

  • @DetroitMade
    @DetroitMade2 жыл бұрын

    Yea yea yea. Oh yeaaa.

  • @santeennooo
    @santeennooo2 жыл бұрын

    He has good taste in sneakers I would buy those three for sure

  • @michelegiardino6860
    @michelegiardino6860 Жыл бұрын

    the first shoes i ever got were these hello kitty shoes lol i just got some lace up low vans with checkered laces pretty retro and some chunky bottom converse

  • @beatsbykana
    @beatsbykana2 жыл бұрын

    gotta keep an eye on this guys career!

  • @gregfilmsstuff8886
    @gregfilmsstuff88862 жыл бұрын

    Yahya might have the best sneaker shopping fit

  • @arvrinperalta
    @arvrinperalta2 жыл бұрын

    "that man got on the luc longley's" bruuuuh lol!

  • @oli898MH
    @oli898MH2 жыл бұрын

    NO DOUBT💯

  • @TheTediousSpy2
    @TheTediousSpy22 жыл бұрын

    Bro got exceptional taste for picking out the A Ma Maniere 3s, and he got them at a steal too they're like double that price in my size...

  • @baileyhunt1474
    @baileyhunt14742 жыл бұрын

    YESSSSSS

  • @azareelhiller8186
    @azareelhiller81862 жыл бұрын

    Wondering what's inside the gifts

  • @manidraper
    @manidraper2 жыл бұрын

    Y’all bodied this opening. Yahya bodied the matrix!!!

  • @rickswitjesus
    @rickswitjesus2 жыл бұрын

    Bakin's!!!!! Craazy!!

  • @alfatir14
    @alfatir142 жыл бұрын

    This episode is a reminder to have the soles re-glued on my Bakins...

  • @dontrelama9345
    @dontrelama93452 жыл бұрын

    “I’m chillin” smooth shìt

  • @truehou
    @truehou2 жыл бұрын

    Them Air Bacons are 🔥

  • @kerethlewis5280
    @kerethlewis52802 жыл бұрын

    as a 38 year old seeing joe in the bakins oooooooooweeeeee!!!! respect for that joe

  • @brandonjackson3641

    @brandonjackson3641

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah they retroed like 3 times do you remember the controversy on the OG pair having that Muslim symbol on them and some muslims were offended and nike had to take it off

  • @Ky-mc9xl
    @Ky-mc9xl2 жыл бұрын

    Solid 3

  • @kachinwoke5461
    @kachinwoke54612 жыл бұрын

    He was fantastic in the Candyman Movie.

  • @MW3Jayswoop09
    @MW3Jayswoop092 жыл бұрын

    Legit picked the most wearable shoes all bangers mans got a style i could fuz wit

  • @jayantone5158
    @jayantone51582 жыл бұрын

    Yahya is such a talented individual. The matrix resurrections though, bruh😞

  • @GAMERDOC1906
    @GAMERDOC19062 жыл бұрын

    This guy is cool as hell

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