December 12th 2023.
Recently, a Zoom call between rapper Travis Scott and tennis legend John McEnroe revealed a heated exchange between the two regarding the naming rights of the Nike Mac Attack. Things took a public turn on December 10th when McEnroe, in a video posted by The People Gallery's fashion page, addressed the issue himself.
McEnroe, the Wimbledon champ, won the prestigious title three times between 1981 and 1984. His fiery competitiveness on the court earned him the nickname "McNasty." His video appearances maintain his portrayal of the McEnroe of his Wimbledon days.
In the video, McEnroe made his point quite clear, saying, "I was wearing these things in the ’80s before this guy was born. Now, all of a sudden, Travis Scott’s got this thing, Cactus Jack, so I just made it Cactus Mac. I mean, come on. A bit of respect — that’s all I’m asking for.” People in the comments section wondered if it was a promotional stunt orchestrated by Nike.
In June, Nike released the McEnroe Mac Attack shoe, with Scott contributing to the redesign of the silhouette. It launched in a white, light silver, and black colorway. As of now, neither Scott nor Nike have responded to McEnroe's modifications. Scott has been collaborating with Nike for some time, releasing various sneaker renditions.
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