This past Saturday (November 20) marked an important moment for Denver Nuggets' All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. Now in his eighth season in the NBA, Melo dropped both a new mixtape and signature shoe over the weekend.

The tape, Become Legendary, features a lengthy list of guest appearances from some of the game's most recognized MCs. In addition to artists from Melo's own Krossover Entertainment, including Cassidy and Diego Cash, the Baltimore native enlisted the talents of Bun B, Nas, N.O.R.E., Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Saigon, Big Sean and plenty more for exclusive cuts just for the release, available for free download.

As for the sneaker, the M7s will retail for $130 and can be copped in a variety of colorways. Although unveiled over the weekend, Melo's seventh signature shoe won't be available until next month.

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