By Rapper Lil Nas X sparked intense debate online over the weekend after the release of the controversial pair of “Satan Shoes,” which feature a bronze pentagram charm, an inverted crosss, and actual human blood.
The sneakers, made using Nike Air Max 97s, are a collaboration between the “Old Town Road” rapper and New York-based art collective MSCHF.
However, Nike has denounced official partnership with the rapper, stating that they didn’t design or endorse the “Satan Shoes”.
The sneakers will launch as a limited edition collection of 666 pairs.
According to MSCHF, each shoe continues about 2 fluid ounces of red ink and “one drop” of human blood in the sole.
The blood contained in the shoe was donated by members of the MSCHF team.
The sneakers are priced at $1,018 (386,840) NGN), which is in reference to the Bible passage Luke 10:18, which reads, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven,”
The shoe drop follows the Friday release of the music video of Lil Nas X’s new song “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).”
The provocative video begins in the biblical garden of Eden before transitioning to the underworld were the rapper attempted to seduce a horned devil in an homage to his acceptance of his queer identity.
