December 12, 2023
Nike Recruits Tennis Legend John McEnroe In Travis Scott Shoe Campaign
A leaked Zoom meeting revealed a fiery exchange between Travis Scott and John McEnroe about the naming of Scott''s latest shoe collab.
In a recent flare-up between rapper Travis Scott and tennis legend John McEnroe, a leaked Zoom meeting revealed a fiery exchange over the naming rights of the Nike Mac Attack, according to Rap-Up. The dispute took a public turn on Dec. 10 when McEnroe, in a video posted by The People Gallery’s fashion page, took matters into his own hands.
McEnroe, the Wimbledon champ, clinched the prestigious title not once, not twice, but three times during his prime from 1981 to 1984. Renowned for his fierce competitive spirit on the tennis court, fans affectionately dubbed him McNasty. His latest video appearances are directly correlated to the persona he’s been known for throughout his tennis career, often appearing in commercials and movies portraying the McEnroe of his Wimbledon days.
John McEnroe used the video to assert his historical connection to the iconic sneakers, emphasizing, “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.”
Speculation arose in the comments section, suggesting that the clip might be part of a promotional stunt orchestrated by Nike. Users pointed out the impeccable timing, with one remarking, “Seeing this, that call was for sure marketing.”
In June, Nike announced the revival of McEnroe’s Mac Attack shoe, with Scott contributing to the redesign of the silhouette. The sneaker, paying homage to the original 1984 design, launched in a white, light silver, and black colorway.
As of the latest report, neither Scott nor Nike has publicly addressed McEnroe’s recent modifications. Scott, a Houston native, has long collaborated with Nike, partnering on various sneaker renditions.