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Micheal Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, known professionally as 'Tyga', is a famous American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Tyga's career as a musical artist is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, with a variety of setbacks and triumphs shaping up his immense notoriety and fortune. Tyga's first major-label debut Careless World: Rise of the Last King released in 2011, was a subject of immense critical acclaim and featured several successful singles like Rack City, Faded, as well as, Make It Nasty that helped put the aspiring musical artist on the radar in the highly competitive entertainment field.

The American rapper's success would fluctuate in the coming years in the form of poor reviews from critics and poor sales of his material. However, Tyga would bounce back in 2018 with the release of his hit single Taste, peaking at number 8 on the 'Billboard Hot 100' chart, giving his career a new lease of life. The immense fame and fortune amassed by Tyga over the years has seen the American rapper live a lavish lifestyle, with his interests ranging from swanky mansions, luxury cars and tasteful jewelry.

His most unique area of interest has got to be his passion for sneakers, and the American rapper possesses some of the world's most revered and highly-customized pair of kicks that score big on the wow factor, in turn, snowballing his passion to a $100,000 collection.

Dunk Low Pro SB 'Jedi'

These expensive sneakers take their inspiration from the popular Yoda character in the popular American epic space opera franchise, 'Star Wars'. First released in 2004, the uber-stylish kicks were well-received by the masses, with their khaki, baroque brown, and safari colors complementing each other flawlessly.

The neon-green laces on the sneakers were modeled after the futuristic lightsabers used in the Star Wars movies, which in turn further enhanced the overall look of this stunning piece of footgear. The Star Wars franchise is revered the world over, and these kicks from Nike capitalized on this popularity flawlessly, making the Dunk Low Pro SB 'Jedi' a must-have for sneakerheads across the globe.

With a price tag north of $1500, these popular sneakers take shelter in Tyga's vast sneaker collection, easily making it one of the more exorbitant pairs of sneakers owned by the rapper.

Nike Cortez 'Compton' Edition

These sneakers have a rather interesting story behind their creation that makes them all the more special. Launched in 2017, the Nike Cortez 'Compton' edition was conceived to pay tribute to the renowned legacy and immense popularity of the Nike Cortez sneaker in the city of Compton, with the Cortez sneakers receiving widespread recognition in 1972 for their superior cushioning.

The all-new 2017 'Comptons' are now a sizzling style statement, with their black nylon upper complemented by an exquisite garnishing of suede overlays on the eyelets, toes, and heel of the kicks, making for a rather handsome-looking piece of footgear. The overall look of these sneakers is completed with the addition of the attractive gold 'CPT' branding on the heel and a gold deubre, making it a perfect tribute piece to the Cortez legacy.

With a price tag of $300 in recent times, these famous kicks have held their value with little to no effort and are also part of Tyga's collection, further exemplifying his refined taste in footwear.

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Nike Air Max 180 High AMBUSH

These sneakers envelop a classy look and near unparalleled levels of comfort. The sheer versatility of these kicks makes them a popular choice for sneakerheads worldwide, with Nike's collaboration with Tokyo-based firm Ambush proving to be immensely fruitful.

The unique technique used behind the development of these kicks makes them rather special, with its inception stemming from the fusion of two classic Nike silhouettes derived from the Air Max 180 and the Zoom Flight.

The resulting masterpiece conceived from this fusion caters to functionality as well as comfort, with the Ambush edition of sneakers further solidifying the legacy of the 'Air Max' lineage as one of the best pieces of footwear ever made.

With a price point north of $180 dollars, this unique piece of exquisite craftsmanship has a high regard in the insane world of premium sneakers, with its versatile nature making it a well-rounded and immensely desirable proposition for the masses.

Bapesta FS-001 Low' Silver Surfer'

This iconic pair of sneakers take their inspiration from the popular 'Silver Surfer' character of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Launched in 2005, this swanky-looking pair of kicks featured Signature hues that were utilized on its patent leather upper, laces as well as heel regions in a beautiful color block fashion.

The branding and the Silver Surfer character's face were detailed on either side of the sneaker's heel, and a cupsole and pivot-point rubber outsole complemented its palette to complete its unique and attractive look further.

With a precise tag north of a whopping $2100, the Silver Surfer edition of the Bapesta FS-001 is a massive hit amongst sneakerheads and comic enthusiasts alike, with its demand remaining at an all-time high even in recent times.

Air Force 1: 'Roc-A-Fella' edition

These sneakers are, in essence, Nike's Air Force 1s but bear the coveted 'Roc-A-Fella' branding to distinguish itself as an instant classic. These uber-stylish sneakers envelop a white-on-white color scheme, with its sharp design language making it instantly recognizable as a classic Nike.

These special edition kicks, known to sneakerheads as the Roc-A-Fella Records x Nike Air Force 1 Low, have set the shoe foundation for the record company, with the successful collaboration of the two firms leaving the masses wanting for more.

With a price tag north of $300, this classic piece of footgear is a shining example of Tyga's love for individuality when it comes to his footwear.

Bapesta Low: Kanye West College Dropout

2007 was a special year for sneakerheads, as this year saw the launch of the special-edition Bapesta kicks from A Bathing Ape. These sneakers were doubly special as they were a part of Kanye West's earliest sneaker collaborations, comprising an entirely new silhouette built from scratch.

This rather stylish piece of footgear featured a leather upper that was finished in colors and artwork inspired by Kanye West's debut studio album, The College Dropout. These special-edition Bapesta Lows are highly respected by sneakerheads the world over, with their valuation standing at a gargantuan $5000 in recent times.

These kicks are undeniably one of the most exorbitant pairs in Tyga's collection, with the appreciation rate of these special-edition masterpieces experiencing a steady ascend since their launch in 2007.

Tyga's taste in sneakers envelope the same level of style and panache as his music. The American rapper's extravagant taste features an array of limited edition sunglasses, wardrobe, and even jewelry, but his passion for sneakers has an element of individuality to it. His vast collection of stylish kicks exude comfort, functionality, exorbitance, and a near unparalleled component of exclusivity that helps it stand out from his other valuable collections. Tyga's passion for sneakers is stronger than ever, and one can expect his over $100,000 collection to see several other mesmerizing additions in the near future.

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