Nike Claims Not To Be Behind Lil Nas X 'Satanic' Shoes

For Nike and someone named Lil Nas X, the devil is in the details.

Let's start the story with this -- not many people have ever heard of Lil Nas X. The rapper is likely known by less than 1 percent of the world's population. But Lil Nas X has decided to use Nikes -- of all God-forsaken shoe companies -- to help sell his "Satanic" brand.

Now, Lil Nas X isn't actually a Satanist. He is just trying to do what AC/DC, Iron Maiden and other heavy metal acts way before him did to gain some fame. He is trying to scare you into buying his stuff.

So Lil Nas X is taking Nikes, modifying them in a dirty devil of a way, and putting them out on his own. He is promising a drop of blood in each pair. He is releasing 666 pairs. He is asking $1,018 for each pair. That's not all.

Per the New York Post, "Bible scripture Luke 10:18 is also emblazoned on the side. The passage references Satan’s banishment from heaven. There are also upside-down crosses and a pentagram attached to the shoe laces, as well as printed on it’s sole."

Now, Lil Nas X may be in trouble with more than just the Lord. He could face punishment from the devil himself, or in today's world, shoe companies such as Nike -- which once stopped production of shoes featuring the Betsy Ross flag. Because, ya know, the American flag is evil.

"Nike isn’t officially releasing these shoes, FYI, but they are Nikes being modified & released," OutKick founder Clay Travis tweeted. "I’d sue over this if I were Nike. Although that may be what creator wants. Interesting case at intersection of copyright, trademark, IP law, & branding. Good law review article."

In other words, hold on to your horns, red tights and pitchforks. It appears the lil-known Lil Nas X and evil empire Nike are in for one hell of a ride.