Kanye West returns to Instagram with some words for Adidas.
Ye has been away from his social media for the past couple of months, but now the rapper makes his return with some heat for apparel giant Adidas. The rapper took to his IG and called out Adidas CEO Kasper Rørsted for blatant copying of his Yeezy slides. Kanye West shares a picture of Adidas’ Adilette 22 sandals, which will release later this month with a retail price of $55. However, the Slides look similar to Yeezy Slides, which cost $70, and are also produced by Adidas.
The new Adidas Adilette 22 slides will be releasing in 5 different colourways, with a few dropping Thursday June 23rd, retailing for $55 dollars. Available https://t.co/4Klxm3hQq2 and select Adidas retailers. The slides are made with natural and renewable materials 🌱 pic.twitter.com/s6nNmbbDWl
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“THIS IS YE driving down the same street Kobe passed on,” he wrote. “Maybe I feel that Mamba spirit right now To Kasper I’m not standing for this blatant copying no more To all sneaker culture To every ball player rapper or even if you work at the store This is for everyone who wants to express themselves but feel they can’t cause they’ll loose their contract or be called crazy Bravery is not being afraid Bravery is overcoming your fear for your truth.”
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“This Ye with the blue paint on my face These shoes represent the disrespect that people in power have to the talent This shoe is a fake Yeezy made by adidas themselves I’m not talking to DC about this either Kasper come talk to me Happy Monday.”
In 2015, Ye debuted his first Yeezy line with Adidas. West retains 100 percent ownership of his brand while having complete creative control over the items issued as part of his Adidas relationship.
The Yeezy Slide was released in 2019, and thanks to the Eva Foam rubber, the lightweight slip-on type footwear exploded in popularity due to its simple, non-sweaty wear, especially in the summer. Kasper Rørsted, the CEO of Adidas, has yet to reply to Ye’s claims. Everything appeared to be running well in Adidas and YEEZY’s profitable alliance since the empire they’ve built is a key component of Kanye’s billionaire status.
Check out Ye’s post which is now deleted from his IG.
Ye via Instagram: pic.twitter.com/w2qJnQQ8S0
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