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May 21, 2023, 12:41 AM

Adidas to start selling 'Yeezy' sneakers inventory

Plus, Kevin Blanco, a 20-year-old Florida man, is recovering from a shark attack while spearfishing.
May 21, 2023, 12:41 AM
Adidas to start selling 'Yeezy' sneakers inventory
May 11, 2023, 9:02 PM

Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds months after Kanye West split

Adidas says it will try to sell a portion of its remaining Yeezy shoe inventory and donate the proceeds to charitable organizations
May 11, 2023, 9:02 PM
Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds months after Kanye West split
1 month ago

Yeezy shoes still stuck in limbo after Adidas split with Ye

Adidas still hasn't figured out what to do with $1.3 billion worth of high-end Yeezy sneakers after splitting with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West
1 month ago
Adidas breakup with rapper Ye, lost Yeezy sales hit earnings
1 month ago

Investors sue Adidas over Kanye West partnership, fallout

Investors have filed a class-action lawsuit against Adidas over its partnership with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, and alleged failure to disclose business risks
1 month ago
2 months ago

2 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.
2 months ago
Former teachers sue Kanye West and Donda Academy, allege wrongful termination
4 months ago

Official: Australia could deny Ye entry over antisemitism

An Australian government minister says rapper Ye could be refused a visa due to antisemitic comments if he attempts to visit Australia
4 months ago
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
Kanye West's Twitter account suspended for 'incitement to violence'
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
Biden condemns antisemitism amid Ye Hitler comments
6 months ago

Musk says Twitter has suspended rapper Ye over swastika post

Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David
6 months ago
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended after antisemitic remarks
6 months ago

Adidas investigates after ex-workers allege Ye misconduct

Adidas says it's investigating allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West that ex-employees made in an anonymous letter
6 months ago
Adidas investigates after ex-workers allege Ye misconduct
7 months ago

Ye's antisemitic statements: The impact on Black, Jewish communities

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.
7 months ago
Black, Jewish communities impacted by Ye’s antisemitic statements
7 months ago

Adidas cuts profit guidance amid Kanye West fallout

Adidas ended its partnership with Kanye West last month over hateful speech.
7 months ago
Adidas gives update after Kanye West fallout
7 months ago

Antisemitic message referencing Kanye West displayed outside Florida v. Georgia football game

An antisemitic message referencing Kanye West appeared on an electronic video board at TIAA Bank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday.
7 months ago
Antisemitic message referencing Kanye West displayed outside college football game
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Officials condemn antisemitic messages in Florida
7 months ago

Kanye West escorted out of Skechers offices in LA after 'unauthorized' visit, company says

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.
7 months ago
Kanye West escorted out of Skechers offices in LA after 'unauthorized' visit
7 months ago

Spotify won't remove Ye's music despite antisemitic remarks, says CEO

Spotify's CEO said Ye's music won't be removed from the streaming platform despite the rapper's antisemitic remarks.
7 months ago
Spotify CEO addresses Ye's antisemitic remarks: 'Just awful comments'
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
The cost to Adidas of cutting ties with Kanye West and Yeezy shoes
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Ye's antisemitic comments spark outrage, fear
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Adidas terminates business relationship with Ye
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Adidas terminates relationship with Ye 'immediately' amid antisemitic comments
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Authorities warn Ye’s anti-Semitic comments incite violence among extremists
7 months ago

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."
7 months ago
Adidas terminates partnership with Ye amid antisemitic comments
7 months ago

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.
7 months ago
Antisemitic protesters are condemned amid growing backlash to Ye remarks
7 months ago

Ye dropped by talent agency, documentary on him scrapped

Others in Hollywood have also condemned antisemitism.
7 months ago
Ye dropped by talent agency, documentary on him scrapped
7 months ago

Balenciaga fashion house cuts ties with Ye, report says

The Balenciaga fashion house has cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, according to news reports
7 months ago
7 months ago

George Floyd's brother considers lawsuit over Kanye West comments

George Floyd's brother is considering suing Kanye West over comments suggesting his brother died from fentanyl use.
7 months ago
George Floyd’s family considers suing Kanye West over comments about his murder
7 months ago

Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler
7 months ago
Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler
8 months ago

Banking breakup between Ye, JPMorgan planned for weeks

JPMorgan Chase and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West are ending their business relationship, but the breakup is not a result of the controversy over the hip-hop star’s recent antisemitic comments
8 months ago
Banking breakup between Ye, JPMorgan planned for weeks
8 months ago

Kanye West’s Twitter account locked after offensive tweet aimed at Jewish community

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.
8 months ago
Kanye West’s Twitter account locked after tweet against Jewish people
8 months ago

Kanye West responds to 'White Lives Matter T-shirt backlash: '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.
8 months ago
Kanye West responds to 'White Lives Matter' T-shirt backlash saying 'THEY DO'
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
Kanye West makes surprise runway appearance at Balenciaga's Paris Fashion Week show
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
Kanye 'Ye' West opens up about parenting, faith and more
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
Ye opens up about fatherhood, the Donda Academy, and his broken business deals
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
A Conversation With Ye | Linsey Davis Reporting
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
Ye apologizes to Kim Kardashian, opens up about co-parenting
8 months ago

Ye opens up about co-parenting with Kim Kardashian, fatherhood, Donda Academy 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.
8 months ago
Ye apologizes to Kim Kardashian, opens up about co-parenting challenges and more
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
Ye apologizes to Kim Kardashian, opens up about co-parenting challenges
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
Ye speaks on battle with Gap, co-parenting in morning exclusive
8 months ago

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.
8 months ago
Ye opens up in ABC News exclusive interview
8 months ago

Kanye West ends Yeezy partnership with Gap

Kanye West is ending his brand deal with Gap after two years.
8 months ago
Kanye West ends Yeezy partnership with Gap
1 year ago

North West rocks Kanye West's 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.
1 year ago
North West rocks Kanye West's vintage Pastelle jacket while in Paris
1 year ago

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.”
1 year ago
Kanye West banned from performing at Grammys
1 year ago

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.
1 year ago
Kanye West's 24-hour Instagram suspension ends
1 year ago

Kanye West to release 'Donda 2'

Megan Ryte reports on the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
1 year ago
Kanye West to release 'Donda 2'
1 year ago

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."
1 year ago
Kanye West announces February release for 'Donda 2'
2 years ago

Kanye West files petition to legally change his name to Ye

Kanye West has filed paperwork to legally change his name to simply Ye, a nickname he has often gone by.
2 years ago
Kanye West files petition to legally change his name
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Kanye West confirms new release date for his upcoming album 'Donda'
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Kanye West sells out Atlanta stadium to showcase his new album, 'Donda'
2 years ago

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.
2 years ago
Kanye West drops 1st piece from his YEEZY GAP collaboration  — $200 'Round Jacket'