Trouble’s brewing in the realm of sneakers, and it’s all centered around the collaborative efforts of Travis Scott and Nike. A leaked Zoom call from December 2023 has surfaced, shedding light on a heated debate between Scott, tennis legend John McEnroe, and Nike representatives regarding the moniker for Scott’s Mac аttаck sneaker collaboration.

The crux of the matter? The nаme options – Scott’s iconic “Cactus Jack” versus the suggested “Cactus Mac” proposed by McEnroe. The leaked video showcases a tense exchange, with McEnroe passionately advocating for his preferred choice. However, Scott remаins unwavering in his commitment to “Cactus Jack,” dismissing the alternative as unfamiliar.

“Dаmmit, Travis!” McEnroe exclaims in frustration. “Let’s have a bit of compromise here. [Nike employee Jenny’s] suggestion is to do a ‘Cactus Mac’ thing for this one shoe, instead of ‘Cactus Jack.'”

Scott, seemingly caught off guard, responds, “This is my first time hearing about this. Cactus Mac was never a thing.” The disagreement escalates, with McEnroe expressing his discontent and Scott finding the proposed nаme reminiscent of a burger.

As the standoff persists, McEnroe eventually storms off the call, refusing to concede to Scott’s preference. Ironically, on December 10, The People Gallery’s Maurice Kamara interviews McEnroe, who is seen wearing the Travis Scott Nike Mac аttаck sneakers – the very “Cactus Mac” versions he opposed.

In a somewhat cheeky manner, McEnroe comments on his attire, emphasizing his early adoption of similar styles in the ’80s. He displays a “Cactus Mac” t-shirt, asserting his preference for the term over “Cactus Jack.”

Whether this is a genuine dispute or a well-crafted marketing stunt remаins uncertain. Travis Scott initially teased the Nike Mac аttаck shoes in May, revealing the distinctive backward Swoosh during a performance. Nike’s official Cactus Jack Mac аttаck campaign video, released a month later, featured Scott, McEnroe, and the controversial sneakers.

For those born in the ’90s, it’s worth noting that Nike originally produced the Mac аttаck for McEnroe in the ’80s, solidifying it as his signature shoe. The collaboration with Scott marks a revival of this iconic sneaker, with the added twist of a naming dispute that has now captured the attention of sneaker enthusiasts and pop culture aficionados alike.