Rap superstar Eminem has joined the Nike company to create a limited edition Air Max sneaker series, the proceeds of which will benefit underprivileged youths around the world.Eminem helped design updated versions of previously released Nike sneakers, including the Air Max ’87 and Air Max 360 lines.“If you told me ten years ago that I’d be designing this whole series of Air Max’s, I never would have believed it,” Eminem said. “It’s one of the hottest lines the Nike ever produced, so I’m honored to make my own contribution.”Only eight full sets (64 pairs in total) will be produced, numbered, and then autographed by Eminem. The sneakers are set to be auctioned over four weeks starting on Aug. 31, with all proceeds going to the Marshall Mathers Foundation and NineMillion.org.The shoes will be auctioned off at limited Nike stores and on eBay.
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