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Kanye West Accuses Adidas of Selling 'Fake' Yeezys and Withholding Royalties

Amid a reported $250 million lawsuit, West alleges exploitation as Adidas sells leftover Yeezy inventory, promising donations to anti-hate groups.

  • Kanye West accuses Adidas of selling 'fake' Yeezys and not paying him royalties, amid a reported $250 million lawsuit.
  • Adidas has begun selling leftover Yeezy inventory from their partnership, planning to donate some proceeds to anti-hate groups.
  • West's partnership with Adidas was terminated in October 2022 following his antisemitic comments.
  • Adidas aims to responsibly dispose of $1.3 billion worth of unsold Yeezys, with some proceeds going to charities.
  • West calls for a boycott of Adidas, alleging the company is using contract clauses to exploit him.
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