Kanye West didn’t mean antisemitic comments, says Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden
Last year, Adidas ended its lucrative collaboration with West following a series of offensive and antisemitic comments.
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Despite his setback in 2022, when Adidas severed ties with his Yeezy brand, West remains a top figure among the global Black elite.
Kanye West puts up Hollywood Hills mansion for sale at $3.6 million
West purchased the property, which consists of three bedrooms and four bathrooms, in 2003 for $1.75 million.
Adidas proves it can survive without Kanye West as market cap soars above $35 billion
Adidas’ adept maneuvering following its separation from West has ensured its resilience, with significant gains in share value and market capitalization.
Adidas takes $364-million hit in wake of Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers resale
The recent downturn came shortly after the German sportswear giant announced the launch of the second sale of West’s Yeezy sneakers.
Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers return for second sale amid high demand
In May, Adidas announced its decision to sell off the inventory of Yeezy sneakers created in partnership with West.
Adidas rakes in $440 million in sales from Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers
This marks the first release of the Yeezy sneakers following the termination of Adidas’ collaboration with West in October 2022.
Kanye West’s stake in Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line hits $200 million
West’s stake in Skims is now worth $200 million, a $40-million increase from its value of $160 million at the start of the year.
Adidas claims Kanye West squandered $75 million intended for Yeezy collection marketing
Adidas claims that $75 million was transferred to two of Yeezy and West’s bank accounts, but both parties “mishandled virtually all of the marketing funds.”
Adidas drops lawsuit freezing $75-million payment to Kanye West’s Yeezy brand
While this marks a victory for West, the dispute is far from over as Adidas and Yeezy will now proceed with private arbitration.
Kanye West faces $2-million lawsuit as Gap takes legal action
Gap’s lawsuit against West and his Yeezy brand focuses on unapproved alterations made to a rental property in Los Angeles.
Adidas proves it can thrive without Kanye West, set to sell $1 billion worth of Yeezy shoes
Adidas will sell $1 billion worth of Yeezy shoes made with Kanye West.
Kanye West’s exit deals blow to Adidas as Q1 results show $43 million loss
The impact of the fallout with the West-led brand hit sales in the reported quarter by around $441.56 million.
Kanye West’s net worth surges back to $400 million
Despite recent setbacks, West remains one of the world’s richest Black individuals.
Kanye West’s net worth dips below $400 million as he suffers $2-million loss
West is one of the world’s richest Black people.
Five months after parting ways with Adidas, Kanye West remains one of America’s richest Black people
Before his multi-year deal with Adidas to design the sneaker brand Yeezy was terminated, Kanye West had a net worth of $2 billion.