The Rise and Fall of Kanye West’s Business Empire
Adidas and Gap have parted ways with the rapper known as Ye, leaving the musician and designer with few remaining business partners
Adidas and Gap have parted ways with the rapper known as Ye, leaving the musician and designer with few remaining business partners
Adidas said on Tuesday that it would end its partnership with Kanye West, following weeks of controversies, including anti-Semitic outbursts from the musician and designer. The same day, Gap said it would remove Yeezy Gap products from its stores and shut down the line's website. After years of business collaborations, there are now few entities tied to Mr. West, whose empire has spanned music, fashion and media.
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