A sign advertises Yeezy shoes made by Adidas at Kickclusive, a sneaker resale store, in Paramus, N.J., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks, the latest company to cut ties with Ye and a decision that the German sportswear company said would hit its bottom line. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
In September, Kanye West ended his 10-year partnership with Gap, but existing merchandise would still be available through the first half of 2023. Now, after the rapper’s antisemitic comments, all of his items have been removed from Gap stores and YeezyGap.com has been shut down.
The retailer said in a statement on Tuesday (Oct. 25), “Our former partner’s recent remarks and behavior further underscore why we are taking immediate steps to remove Yeezy Gap products from our stores. Antisemitism, racism and hate in any form are inexcusable and not tolerated in accordance with our values.”
FILE – Kanye West arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Feb. 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. West, who goes by Ye, is ending the contract between his company Yeezy and the struggling clothing retailer, confirmed his lawyer in an emailed statement to The Associated Press Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Kanye West has also been dropped by sportswear brand Adidas, talent agency CAA, fashion house Balenciaga, Vogue, and more.
Clay Cane is an award-winning journalist, writer, radio host, and political commentator. A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in African-American Studies, his work on race, culture, and politics have appeared in national publications, including the Washington Post, CNN, and The Grio. Clay is a regular political commentator on MSNBC.
