Economy Aug 03 Adidas will donate portion of $437 million made from first Yeezy sale to anti-hate groups By David McHugh, Associated Press
Economy May 05 $1.2 billion of unsold Yeezy shoes 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. By David McHugh, Associated Press
Arts Dec 02 Musk confirms Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after swastika post Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has made a series of antisemitic comments in recent weeks. On Thursday, Ye praised Hitler in an interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. By Associated Press
Nation Oct 26 Watch Debate over Ye’s popularity continues as companies cut ties after his antisemitic remarks Adidas ended a multi-billion dollar business deal with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, saying his antisemitic remarks went against the company’s values. Since the controversy erupted, Foot Locker, Balenciaga, talent agency CAA and Vogue’s Anna Wintour are among those… By John Yang, Dorothy Hastings
Nation Oct 25 Watch 5:22 News Wrap: Putin pushes to boost production of weapons and supplies for Ukraine invasion In our news wrap Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pushed for faster production of weapons and supplies amid a report that its forces are running low on artillery ammunition in Ukraine, Rishi Sunak was formally installed as Britain's new prime…
Oct 25 After weeks of outcry, Adidas ends lucrative partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks By Associated Press Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks. Continue reading
Oct 17 Kanye West offers to buy conservative social media platform Parler By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler shortly after he was blocked from posting on Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: White House condemns ‘antisemitic’ remarks from Trump, Kanye By Associated Press The White House on Monday condemned what it called the "antisemitic" and "insulting" remarks by former President Donald Trump about American Jews over the weekend, saying they must "be called out."… Continue reading
Oct 10 Watch 7:02 Who decides what is acceptable speech on social media platforms? By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings There are questions once again about the future of Twitter and what it should and should not allow online. Specifically, how far should the company go when it comes to permitting free speech? What should be taken down when it… Continue watching
Feb 19 Kim Kardashian files to divorce from Kanye West By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press The move brings an impending end to one of the most followed celebrity unions of the 21st century — the marriage of a reality TV superstar and a hip-hop and fashion phenomenon with four kids, a vast fortune to split… Continue reading