Original Adidas Originals vintage track jacket in rich maroon/burgundy with signature 3-Stripes and Trefoil chest embroidery. Unique detail: chest text “In Tha Beginning …There Was Rap” stitched alongside the Trefoil.
This phrase is deeply tied to hip-hop culture:
Adidas has been associated with rap since the 1980s, most famously with Run-D.M.C., who turned Adidas tracksuits and sneakers into hip-hop icons.
The phrase is also the title of a 1997 compilation album by Priority Records (In Tha Beginning… There Was Rap), which featured then-contemporary rappers covering classic old-school rap tracks.
Whether as a direct reference to the album or as a broader nod to Adidas’ legacy in rap, this jacket is a rare cultural crossover piece between sportswear and hip-hop history.
Made in Hong Kong, 100% polyester, with full zip and side pockets. Note: original zipper head has been replaced after it broke — now fitted with a durable “S”-marked zip head.
🔎 Details:
Brand: Adidas Originals
Style: Vintage Track Jacket
Color: Maroon / Burgundy with white 3-Stripes
Material: 100% Polyester
Made in: Hong Kong
Tag Size: XL
Pit to Pit: 28”
Length: 27”
Graphic: “In Tha Beginning …There Was Rap” embroidery + Trefoil logo
Condition: Good vintage condition – minor wear, zipper head replaced, otherwise solid
