After Ye's antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end its partnership with the rapper in October, Adidas has sought a way to dispose of 1.2 billion euros worth of the high-end shoes in a responsible way.
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Adidas generates millions from selling Yeezy shoes that will benefit anti-hate groups
After Ye's antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end its partnership with the rapper in October, Adidas has sought a way to dispose of 1.2 billion euros worth of the high-end shoes in a responsible way.
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Adidas has brought in $437 million from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. The German sportswear
Last October, sportswear giant Adidas cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, due to his antisemitic comments. As a result, Adidas was left with more than
Adidas has contributed 10 million euros to groups fighting antisemitism and racism, with additional 100 million euros expected, after ripping up contract with rapper
FRANKFURT, Germany >> Adidas brought in 400 million euros ($437 million) from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, as the German sportswear maker tries to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups…
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas brought in 400 million euros ($437 million) from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West,…
While not saying they'll buy the shoes, community leaders say decision makes best of bad situation as firm tries to avoid massive losses following Kanye West antisemitism scandal
When Adidas cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, due to his antisemitic comments, it was left with more than a billion dollars worth of high-end Yeezy sneakers. Now, Jewish Ameri
Adidas is giving some proceeds of its Yeezy sneakers to groups engaged in fighting antisemitism after the sportswear giant cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, over his antisemitic comments. Many Jewish leaders welcome the plan.
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