It’s official folks, Certified Lover Boy has finally been released. After multiple delays, a re-hashed Kanye West feud, and several Nike collaborations, the wait is finally over. As a whole, reviews for the album are mixed, but it’s been announced that Certified Lover Boy is expected to outperform Donda on the Billboard Charts. Unfortunately, Drake has held off on any further official merchandise releases for the album, at least outside of a few small listening parties. While it’s rumored that we may see a new collection with Nike, and potentially even a collaboration with the 2021 NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, nothing of the sort has been delivered yet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t represent your favorite Lover Boy. StockX’s Drake Merch catalog is robust and we’re taking a look at just a few of the many gems released prior to Certified Lover Boy to leave you satisfied and wanting more.
Nike x Drake Certified Lover Boy Hat
Considering that Certified Lover Boy’s official release came in September of 2021, it’s easy to forget that the original release date for the Drake album was supposed to be in January (that nine month difference makes the cover art make more sense…). With the album officially arriving later than originally anticipated, almost a year has passed since the delivery of Drake and Nike’s first collaborative Certified Lover Boy Merchandise collection in October of 2020. The most popular piece among that collection, and the most popular piece of Drake merchandise on StockX in the last year, is the white Certified Lover Boy Hat. This hat was originally teased last summer on Drake’s Instagram story as a way to build hype for his new album which was supposed to be coming far sooner than it did.
Nike x Drake NOCTA Puffer Jacket
Shortly after Drake and Nike surprise-dropped the artist’s Certified Lover Boy merchandise, it became clear that the two weren’t quite done. Looking back on it now, that’s been made abundantly clear as Drake and Nike’s sub-label NOCTA has now delivered three releases and doesn’t look to be slowing down. The highlight of Drake and Nike’s first NOCTA release was the Puffer Jacket, made available in yellow and black, that featured a large embossed Swoosh logo on its back. For those looking to take their merch game to the outermost layer this fall, the Nike x Drake NOCTA Puffer Jacket is the way to go.
Nike x Drake Certified Lover Boy Rose T-shirt
While hats and jackets are cool, sometimes it’s nice to keep it simple and stick to the classic album merch t-shirt. If that’s what you’re looking for, Drake and Nike’s October 2020 release (which coincided with the artist’s original announcement of a January release date for Certified Lover Boy) is also available. The T-shirt features a Nike Swoosh and CLB logo on the chest and the new album and artist’s names on the back. This Drake x Nike Certified Lover Boy T-shirt was released in both a black and white colorway.
Chrome Hearts x Drake Certified Chrome Hand Dyed Hoodie
If you haven’t been paying attention, Drake and Chrome Hearts have slowly been building a relationship over the last few years. It started with the artist wearing a piece here and turned into custom Chrome Hearts apparel for music videos, Drake’s own custom Rolls-Royce, and even an official collaborative collection. The Drake x Chrome Hearts apparel collaboration was released during the spring of 2021 and features four graphic hoodies and a pair of denim. The hoodies were hand-dyed and then received a collaborative Certified Lover Boy x Chrome Hearts graphic print, meaning that no two pieces are exactly the same. If you’re looking to rep your Certified Lover Boy fandom with a one-of-a-kind luxury hoodie, the Drake x Chrome Hearts collaboration is available on StockX.
Nike x Drake NOCTA Cardinal Stock Hoodie
Drake and Nike’s most recent NOCTA release veered away from the beaten path, showcasing the partnership’s ability to deliver apparel that isn’t black. Prior to their Cardinal Stock release, nearly everything released by NOCTA was primarily blacked out in color. But the Cardinal Stock drop gave us an idea of what Drake and Nike might intend to do with other colors and how they may end up coming together in the future. This navy hoodie from the NOCTA Cardinal Stock release is one of the most popular hoodies on StockX this year and is an excellent way to rep CLB in a more understated fashion.
Nike x Drake NOCTA Tech Hoodie
This black Drake x Nike NOCTA hoodie was released as a part of the partnership’s second-ever delivery, which featured all-black apparel with a tactical focus. The Tech Hoodie is a perfect example of that, delivering a minimalistic garment with two pockets on its chest. If the Navy NOCTA Cardinal Stock was understated, this hoodie is undercover. With little to no NOCTA branding, the Tech Hoodie is for the Drake fan looking to represent blatantly broadcasting it.
OVO OG Owl Hoodie
Drake’s OVO label has taken a back seat in the last year. With the artist’s official Nike and Chrome Hearts collaborations dominating headlines, it can be easy to forget that Drake’s OVO imprint has been running its own label for years. For OG fans looking to skip the hype and stick to what’s tried and true, this black and gold OVO hoodie, featuring the OVO Owl in all of its glory, is also available on StockX.
Nike x Drake Certified Lover Boy Hoodie
The early September release of Certified Lover Boy sets fans up with a great opportunity to rep the new Drake album as the fall weather begins to set in. This grey hoodie features Drake and Nike branding on the front and was released as a part of the artist’s original merch drop. The Drake x Nike Certified Lover Boy hoodie was released in grey, navy, and black colorways is a must have piece this season.
