Kanye West reignites dispute with Adidas after $1.6 billion blow
West, also known as Ye, accused Adidas of “design theft and oppression” in a fiery Instagram post, signaling a potential new chapter in their contentious relationship.
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Adidas eyes new deals after cutting ties with Kanye West; Taylor Swift on radar
More than a year after a high-profile split with Kanye West, Adidas is stepping up its search for new collaborators, signaling a shift in its strategy.
7 companies owned by Kanye West
Despite his setback in 2022, when Adidas severed ties with his Yeezy brand, West remains a top figure among the global Black elite.
Adidas proves it can survive without Kanye West as market cap soars above $35 billion
Adidas’ adept maneuvering following its separation from West has ensured its resilience, with significant gains in share value and market capitalization.
Adidas rakes in $440 million in sales from Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers
This marks the first release of the Yeezy sneakers following the termination of Adidas’ collaboration with West in October 2022.
Kanye West’s stake in Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line hits $200 million
West’s stake in Skims is now worth $200 million, a $40-million increase from its value of $160 million at the start of the year.
Kanye West faces $2-million lawsuit as Gap takes legal action
Gap’s lawsuit against West and his Yeezy brand focuses on unapproved alterations made to a rental property in Los Angeles.
Kanye West’s exit deals blow to Adidas as Q1 results show $43 million loss
The impact of the fallout with the West-led brand hit sales in the reported quarter by around $441.56 million.
Kanye West’s net worth dips below $400 million as he suffers $2-million loss
West is one of the world’s richest Black people.
Five months after parting ways with Adidas, Kanye West remains one of America’s richest Black people
Before his multi-year deal with Adidas to design the sneaker brand Yeezy was terminated, Kanye West had a net worth of $2 billion.
Adidas takes $763-million hit in Q4 following Kanye West’s exit
Adidas executives remain confident despite the underwhelming results.
Adidas reportedly inks new deal with Kanye West in bid to sell off $500-million Yeezy inventory
West’s net worth has declined by $1.6 billion since his split with Adidas.
Adidas faces potential loss of $1.3 billion due to unsold Kanye West’s Yeezy stock
This follows the termination of its partnership with Kanye West.
Adidas struggles to sell $530 million worth of sneakers after cutting ties with Ye’s Yeezy brand
Ye’s net worth has declined by $1.6 billion since Adidas severed ties with Yeezy brand.
African-American mogul Ye’s Yeezy brand owes $600,000 in unpaid state taxes
Four of his bank accounts have allegedly been frozen on a $75-million hold.
African-American mogul Ye to sell off Balenciaga, Adidas, Gap hoodies for $20
Since Adidas severed ties with Ye in October, his net worth has declined by $1.6 billion.
