Nike takes Lil Nas X's "satanic sneakers" to court

The MSCHF company launched its “Satan shoes” in partnership with rapper Lil Nas X. -

It's a buzz that could get expensive.

On the occasion of the release of the sultry clip of Lil Nas X, the company MSCHF (pronounced "mischief", "malice" in English) marketed "Satan shoes" in limited series.

Problem: This is a modified version of the Air Max 97, customized with a drop of blood and a pentagram.

Nike, which did not agree, sued MSCHF, when these satanic sneakers horrified American conservatives, who see it as a sign of the decadence of our time.

Lil Nas X's latest single (

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,

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launched last week, is a

hit

on YouTube, with nearly 40 million views.

The rapper, who proudly claims his homosexuality, which is still rare in American hip-hop, is seduced in the Garden of Eden and goes down to hell where he gives

Satan

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"Fight to save the soul of our nation"

For the occasion, the New York company MSCHF, which specializes in the sale of limited edition products, has therefore launched in partnership with the rapper “satan shoes”.

The 666 copies were snapped up in less than a minute despite a price exceeding 1,000 dollars.

Nike sued MSCHF in New York City for copyright infringement.

The equipment manufacturer stresses that the sneakers even display its famous comma and claims to have that its reputation "has been damaged" because the public could believe that the company "supported Satanism".

South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem assured him on Twitter on Sunday: “We are engaged in a fight to save the soul of our nation.

"Amen?

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