Over the weekend, Lil Nas X made headlines after causing controversy with the launch of a custom pair of Nike Air Max 97’s dubbed ‘Satan Shoes’ and now Nike have filed a trademark lawsuit over the trainers.
The black and red Air Max 97’s were customised by quirky Brooklyn-based collective MSCHF and contain a drop of human blood in its Air bubble, 666 branding, a pentagram hangtag and more satanic themes.
Lil Nas X faced backlash from social media users upon the launch and Nike quickly distanced themselves from any involvement in the creation of the trainer.
Yesterday (March 29), however, Nike took things one step further when they filed a trademark lawsuit against MSCHF over the shoes.
“Nike filed a trademark infringement and dilution complaint against MSCHF today related to the Satan Shoes,” Nike said.
“We don’t have any further details to share on pending legal matters. However, we can tell you we do not have a relationship with Lil Nas X or MSCHF. The Satan Shoes were produced without Nike’s approval or authorization, and Nike is in no way connected with this project.”
Lil Nas X has not been named as a defendant in the lawsuit, but has since taken to social media to respond to the latest development.