Instagram/Pooh Shiesty TV Pooh Shiesty claims Nike owes him for popularizing the balaclava. The accessory is now nicknamed a "shiesty" after the rapper. March 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Pooh Shiesty has made a bold claim that Nike owes him recognition for popularizing the balaclava accessory, which has become closely linked to his image. During a recent appearance on Complex's Sneaker Shopping, host Joe La Puma mentioned a moment from The Questlove Show where Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky discussed wearing a balaclava to travel discreetly on New York City trains.