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Edwards Fires Back: New Ad Roasts Drake Over Sneaker War
27 Oct
Summary
- New Adidas ad features Hasan Minhaj mocking Drake's sneaker feud.
- Drake's Nike ad previously taunted Anthony Edwards's signature shoes.
- Edwards previously parodied the Nike ad, referencing Drake's Toronto ties.
The ongoing sneaker rivalry between NBA star Anthony Edwards and rapper Drake has intensified with a new advertising campaign. A recent commercial for the Adidas AE 3, featuring comedian and actor Hasan Minhaj, includes pointed jabs at the Toronto-based artist. Minhaj's character humorously references Drake experiencing "FOMO" and being "buried in lawsuits," directly responding to a Nike advertisement from earlier this year.
That Nike ad showcased a purple colorway of Kevin Durant's signature shoes, with Drake delivering a sales pitch that included a swipe at Edwards's footwear. Drake's joke suggested that only a few children in Minnesota were interested in Edwards's shoes, implying KDs were far more popular. This exchange marked the second time Edwards has publicly responded to the Nike commercial. Previously, Edwards released a PrizePicks ad that parodied the Nike spot, featuring a box labeled "RETURN TO TORONTO."
