Travis Scott Stars Alongside John McEnroe In New Nike Mac Attack Ad

BYCaroline FisherPublished on June 18, 20232.6K Views

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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 27: Travis Scott attends the premiere of Netflix's "Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly" at Barker Hangar on August 27, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Travis Scott joined the former pro tennis player on the court.

Travis Scott joins former professional tennis player, John McEnroe, in a commericial for the new Nike Mac Attack. The two compete in a tennis match in the commercial for the comeback of the shoes, which were famously worn by McEnroe in the '80s. It's also rumored that the rapper will release his own Nike Mac Attack, complete with his signature reverse swoosh on the sides. The two were pictured in new promotional photos for the shoe last week, which also showcased the famous UTOPIA briefcase.

Rumors about his version of the shoe circulated last week. Modern Notoriety on Twitter shared a photo of what's reported to be the Travis Scott x Nike Mac Attack, claiming that the shoe will be released around the holidays this year.

Travis Scott Plays Tennis With John McEnroe

Travis Scott has continued to tease his upcoming album recently, being seen various times with the famous briefcase. Although Epic Recently, a member of SZA's security team was photographed handcuffed to it backstage on her "SOS" tour. Travis and SZA are rumored to be working on some new music together, which could land on the new album. Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone previously said that UTOPIA would be dropped this month, despite it having no confirmed release date.

Travis Scott also attended Cannes Film Festival last month, having a member of his security carry the briefcase. He attended the premiere of The Weeknd's new series, The Idol. The Weeknd also shared photos alongside the UTOPIA briefcase, leading fans to suspect he may be featured on the album. Some listeners also think that Bad Bunny may appear on the LP, as he previewed a new collab with the Puerto Rican rapper at a Monaco club last month. Recently, he's been working on music at Abbey Road Studios with his producer, Mike Dean. The rapper and his security team also recreated The Beatles' iconic 1969 album cover. Of course, the recreation featured the UTOPIA briefcase.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.