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Adidas to start selling 'Yeezy' sneakers inventory
Plus, Kevin Blanco, a 20-year-old Florida man, is recovering from a shark attack while spearfishing.
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Former teachers sue Kanye West and Donda Academy, allege wrongful termination
Two former teachers at Ye's Donda Academy are suing the recording artist and entrepreneur and private school, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
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Kanye West's Twitter account suspended for 'incitement to violence'
Kanye West has been suspended from Twitter after a post on his account appeared to show a swastika inside a Star of David only hours after he praised Hitler.
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Biden condemns antisemitism amid Ye Hitler comments
President Joe Biden made a statement condemning antisemitism after the rapper Ye's praise of Hitler and more antisemitic comments.
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Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended after antisemitic remarks
Kanye West’s Twitter account had recently been reinstated by the company's new owner, Elon Musk.
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Black, Jewish communities impacted by Ye’s antisemitic statements
ABC News correspondent Ashan Singh speaks with members of the Jewish communities and former collaborators of Ye about the rapper's antisemitic remarks and impact.
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Adidas gives update after Kanye West fallout
Adidas ended its partnership with Kanye West last month over hateful speech.
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Antisemitic message referencing Kanye West displayed outside college football game
An antisemitic message referencing Kanye West appeared on an electronic video board at TIAA Bank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday.
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Officials condemn antisemitic messages in Florida
Antisemitic incidents increased 34% since 2020, with more than 2,700 cases of assault, harassment and vandalism in 2021.
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Kanye West escorted out of Skechers offices in LA after 'unauthorized' visit
Kanye West, who is now legally known as Ye, made an "unauthorized" visit to the Los Angeles offices of Skechers in the wake of a firestorm over his antisemitic remarks.
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Spotify CEO addresses Ye's antisemitic remarks: 'Just awful comments'
Spotify's CEO said Ye's music won't be removed from the streaming platform despite the rapper's antisemitic remarks.
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The cost to Adidas of cutting ties with Kanye West and Yeezy shoes
The move cost Adidas nearly $250 million in profits this year, the company said.
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Ye's antisemitic comments spark outrage, fear
As corporations like Adidas drop their support of the hip-hop artist following his antisemitic rhetoric, Jewish groups say they are concerned his words could have widespread implications.
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Adidas terminates business relationship with Ye
Adidas has terminated its business relationship with the rapper formerly known as Kayne West after the rapper made a series of antisemitic comments.
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Adidas terminates relationship with Ye 'immediately' amid antisemitic comments
Outrage and pressure grew on Adidas to stop working with Ye following the rapper's antisemitic comments.
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Authorities warn Ye’s anti-Semitic comments incite violence among extremists
This comes amid an alarming rise in anti-Semitism which reached an all-time high in 2021. ABC News Contributor Brad Garrett discusses how Ye’s actions may be a rallying cry for hate groups.
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Adidas terminates partnership with Ye amid antisemitic comments
The brand ended its relationship with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, saying in a statement that the company "does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech."
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Antisemitic protesters are condemned amid growing backlash to Ye remarks
Antisemitic protesters, some of whom draped a banner over an L.A. freeway over the weekend, are being condemned amid growing backlash to racist remarks by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
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George Floyd’s family considers suing Kanye West over comments about his murder
George Floyd's brother is considering suing Kanye West over comments suggesting his brother died from fentanyl use.
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Kanye West’s Twitter account locked after tweet against Jewish people
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is facing controversy again after Twitter locked his account over a tweet he wrote aimed at the Jewish community.
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Kanye West responds to 'White Lives Matter' T-shirt backlash saying 'THEY DO'
Kanye West took to Instagram to respond to the backlash he's received for the "White Lives Matter" T-shirts seen at his Yeezy Season 9 fashion show.
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Kanye West makes surprise runway appearance at Balenciaga's Paris Fashion Week show
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, made his runway debut and opened Balenciaga's summer 2023 show during Paris Fashion Week.
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Kanye 'Ye' West opens up about parenting, faith and more
In a sit-down interview with ABC News' Linsey Davis, Ye talks about his family, career and the new Donda Academy.
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Ye opens up about fatherhood, the Donda Academy, and his broken business deals
Ye sat down with ABC News' Linsey Davis to reflect on what it’s like to co-parent with Kim Kardashian, the fallout from his collaborations with Gap and Adidas, and his dreams for Yeezy.
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A Conversation With Ye | Linsey Davis Reporting
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for a wide-ranging interview on his business empire, his mental health, his co-parenting relationship with ex-wife Kim Kardashian.
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Ye apologizes to Kim Kardashian, opens up about co-parenting
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Ye about co-parenting with Kim Kardashian, business battles with Adidas and Gap, the impact of social media, and his political future.
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Ye apologizes to Kim Kardashian, opens up about co-parenting challenges and more
The artist and designer opens up in an interview with "ABC News Live" anchor Linsey Davis about co-parenting with Kim Kardashian, his brand battles and more.
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Ye apologizes to Kim Kardashian, opens up about co-parenting challenges
Ye sat down with ABC News' Linsey Davis to talk about co-parenting, fashion, social media, his political aspirations and more.
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Ye speaks on battle with Gap, co-parenting in morning exclusive
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, spoke to ABC News' Linsey Davis about Kim Kardashian, fatherhood, social media, fashion, politics and the Donda Academy.
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Ye opens up in ABC News exclusive interview
Ye tells ABC News’ Linsey Davis that social media is like “driving a car”: “It’s all in how we use it.” Watch the full interview on “Good Morning America” Thursday.
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Kanye West ends Yeezy partnership with Gap
Kanye West is ending his brand deal with Gap after two years.
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North West rocks Kanye West's vintage Pastelle jacket while in Paris
North West, the eldest daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, was seen wearing a vintage jacket that Kanye once wore for the 2008 American Music Awards.
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Kanye West banned from performing at Grammys
The artist, who is now legally known as Ye, was barred from performing at next month’s event due to “concerning online behavior.”
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Kanye West's 24-hour Instagram suspension ends
Meta suspended the rapper's account on Thursday after he posted a racial slur aimed at "The Daily Show" host, Trevor Noah.
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Kanye West to release 'Donda 2'
Megan Ryte reports on the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
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Kanye West announces February release for 'Donda 2'
After receiving multiple Grammy nominations for his latest album, "Donda," including album of the year, Kanye West is ready to drop "Donda 2."
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Kanye West files petition to legally change his name
Kanye West has filed paperwork to legally change his name to simply Ye, a nickname he has often gone by.
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Kanye West confirms new release date for his upcoming album 'Donda'
After failing to drop his "Donda" album on July 23, Kanye West has announced another release event set in Atlanta this Thursday.
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Kanye West sells out Atlanta stadium to showcase his new album, 'Donda'
"Donda" is Kanye's 10th studio album and holds the same name as his mother, who passed away in 2007.
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Kanye West drops 1st piece from his YEEZY GAP collaboration — $200 'Round Jacket'
Kanye has unveiled the first item from his Yeezy Gap collaboration, and it's a blue puffer jacket available for preorder for $200.
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Kanye West loaned $6.8 million to his 2020 presidential committee
The campaign reported spending $5.9 million between July 15 and Aug. 31.
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Which states will have Kanye West on the ballot since access deadlines have passed?
It’s becoming clearer where Kanye West might have an impact on the 2020 election, though it remains a slim chance he makes a difference in the overall results.
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At least 6 GOP operatives working to get Kanye West on the 2020 ballot
At least 6 Republican operatives, some tied to Trump camp, working to get Kanye West on the 2020 ballot -- raising questions about their motives.
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Kanye West qualifies for presidential ballot in Colorado
ABC News Political Director Rick Klein discusses what’s behind West’s push to get on the ballot in key swing states and whether it will affect Trump or Biden more.
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Kanye West apologizes to wife Kim Kardashian for recent behavior
Kanye West apologized to wife Kim Kardashian for recent behavior at a rally in South Carolina and on social media.
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Kanye West tweets out apology to his wife Kim Kardashian
Janai Norman reports on the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
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Kim Kardashian-West calls for ‘compassion and empathy’
The reality TV star and businesswoman publicly addressed the mental health of her husband, Kanye West, in a powerful Instagram post.
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Kim Kardashian asks for 'compassion and empathy' after Kanye West's recent behavior
Kim Kardashian asked for "compassion and empathy" for husband Kanye West's recent behavior, speaking out about the rapper's bipolar disorder.
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'Everybody that has a baby gets a million dollars,' Kanye West says at campaign rally
Kanye West kicked off his first presidential campaign event in North Charleston, South Carolina, Sunday evening.
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Kanye West tweets take aim at wife Kim Kardashian West
West let loose in a series of now-deleted tweets just one day after his headline-making first presidential campaign event in South Carolina.
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