Just a few months back, Bulls legend Dennis Rodman had a lot to say about Travis Scott’s collaboration with Nike’s Jordan Brand. Reason? That now-iconic reverse swoosh. Rodman made it clear that he felt Scott and Nike were borrowing a bit too much from his own signature look. But things might be taking an unexpected turn. Rodman’s girlfriend, Yella Yella, who’s more than just a muse (she’s the one whose face he got tattooed on his cheek), might be setting up a collab with Scott herself. A twist that might not make Rodman too happy.

Yella Yella and Rodman have been together since 2022, and the rapper has made waves of her own with tracks like Eyes Roll Back and Ride the Wave. Recently, she posted a photo of herself with Scott on Instagram, adding a cryptic caption: “Type Sh-t.” Fans didn’t miss a beat, with comments flooding in, speculating on a potential music collaboration between the two.

Yet, Yella Yella kept the suspense alive, responding only with a smile emoji, leaving everyone guessing what was really brewing. If this collaboration does come to life, it’s hard to imagine Rodman’s reaction.

After all, his iconic Nike Ndestrukt shoe from the ’90s, with its edgy design and reverse swoosh, had its own moment, rivaling even Michael Jordan’s famed Air Jordans. Rodman’s gripe is that Scott’s Jordan collabs have borrowed heavily from the Ndestrukt’s style—a point he’s been vocal about.

“Travis Scott has copied my shoe. I was the first guy to do mine backward when I was playing with the Chicago Bulls,” Rodman said, calling out Scott for reusing a style he pioneered. With a mix of pride and frustration, he added, “Come on, Travis, give us some credit. You copied my shoe. So this ain’t new. This ain’t new, brother. But either way, congratulations.” But despite the frustration, Rodman doesn’t seem to harbor any personal grudge against Scott.

Dennis Rodman praised Travis Scott

Despite all the drama, Dennis Rodman knows talent when he sees it, and he’s got some genuine respect for Travis Scott. Rodman made it clear that he was more frustrated about credit than about critiquing Scott himself. He couldn’t help but praise the Houston rapper’s creativity. “The guy’s got talent,” Rodman acknowledged and even admitted that Scott’s designs are impressive.

“I knew Travis back when he first started,” Rodman shared, comparing Scott’s success to Kanye’s rise. “He’s a hell of a talent, he is great,” he said, acknowledging Scott’s global reach. “A lot of people say he’s the biggest in the world. I give him credit,” Rodman added. Scott’s artistry may have grown since their early days, but Rodman’s respect for him hasn’t changed.

Still, Rodman stands by his claim about the copied design. Holding up one of Scott’s sneakers, he called for fans to look closely at the resemblance to his original work. “It’s all about getting the credit,” he emphasized. For Rodman, this is about respecting the roots of an iconic style, even if the current trendsetter is someone he admires.