The biggest names in fashion and apparel once wanted to work with Kanye West. But the rapper has few remaining collaborators following weeks of controversies, including anti-Semitic outbursts.
Adidas said on Oct. 25 that it would end its partnership with Kanye West, following weeks of controversies, including anti-Semitic outbursts from the musician and designer. The German sportswear company is the latest business partner to cut ties with Mr. West, marking the end of a lucrative yearslong agreement and a shrinking of the rapper’s empire, which has spanned music, fashion and media.
Mr. West released his first studio album, “The College Dropout,” in 2004. He won best rap album at the Grammys the following year—one of two dozen such awards the artist would go on to claim in a music career that has been called one of the 21st century’s most influential.Though Mr. West’s career began in music, he had long expressed fashion aspirations before releasing the Nike Air Yeezy in April 2009. After a few popular releases, Mr.
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