The production of rapper Lil Nas X’s devilish ‘Satan Shoes’ has brought about legal tussle.
Shoe giant, Nike, is reportedly suing MSCHF Product Studio for alleged trademark infringement in the production of the ‘Satan Shoes’.
MSCHF Product Studio has been partnering with Lil Nas X in producing the devilish shoes which contain blood.
Reports say Nike is suing MSCHF Product Studio because it does not want to be associated with the “blood shoes.”
According to reports, Lil Nas X has not been named as a defendant in the lawsuit.
However, he has taken to Twitter to share a meme and announced the legal case against his controversial brand.
In his post sighted by African Entertainment, he wrote “me after the Nike lawsuit.”
me after the nike lawsuit pic.twitter.com/XVLjHlSrru
— nope ? (@LilNasX) March 29, 2021
Over the last few days, Lil Nas has been promoting the customized Nike Air Max 97 shoes which feature the pentagram symbol, a Bible verse that references Satan, and allegedly a drop of blood from one of MSCHF’s employees.
MSCHF is also believed to be making only 666 pairs.
However, in the sports world, there has been an outrage following the release of the Satan Shoes.
Stars like Trevor Lawrence and Nick Young have been voicing their displeasure with the product.
And in its lawsuit said to have been obtained by TMZ, Nike alleges that MSCHF is tricking consumers into thinking it approved the Satan-themed shoes.
Accordingly, Nike insists it did not authorize the production of the shoes and “is in no way connected with this project.”
Nike reportedly says in its suit that MSCHF buys the shoes from Nike, then the artists it works with make their own creative modifications before selling them at a higher price.
Nike further says it was suing for trademark infringement because the famous Swoosh logo is still prominently featured on X’s shoes.
The shoe giant is seeking damages, and wants the judge to block all sales of the Satan Shoe.
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