Adidas has cut ties with rapper Kanye West, or Ye, after his espousal of anti-Semitic comments on Twitter and outrageous interview on the matter. In an interview a few days ago, Kanye said, “I can say anti-Semitic sh*t and Adidas can’t drop me. I can say anti-Semitic things and Adidas can’t drop me. Now what? Now what?” In response, Adidas pulled all products in Kanye’s Yeezy x Adidas collection with immediate effect and ended their partnership with the rapper. The world-famous sportswear brand made a statement last night… “Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism or any other sort of hate speech. […]
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