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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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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.
6 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
7 months ago
Ye dropped by talent agency, documentary on him scrapped
Others in Hollywood have also condemned antisemitism.
7 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Kanye West ends Yeezy partnership with Gap
Kanye West is ending his brand deal with Gap after two years.
8 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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