Gap is removing all Yeezy product from stores followingKanye West’s recentantisemitic remarks, the brand announced in a statement on Tuesday.
“In September,Gap announced ending its Yeezy Gap partnership,” the statement began. “Our former partner’s recent remarks and behavior further underscore why. We are taking immediate steps to remove Yeezy Gap product from our stores and we have shut down Yeezygap.com.”
The iconic American clothing brand’s statement continued: " Antisemitism, racism and hate in any form are inexcusable and not tolerated in accordance with our values. On behalf of our customers, employees and shareholders, we are partnering with organizations that combat hate and discrimination."
Gap’s statement comes just hours afterAdidas also cut ties with the rapper.
The sportswear giant — who, over the weekend, dropped their latest Yeezy sneaker collaboration —said in a statementTuesday that it will no longer work with West, noting that the company “does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech.”
Kanye West.Frazer Harrison/Getty
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The statement continued, “After a thorough review, the company has taken the decision to terminate the partnership with Ye immediately, end production of Yeezy branded products and stop all payments to Ye and his companies. Adidas will stop the Adidas Yeezy business with immediate effect.”
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Financial analysts speculate Adidas could lose $240 million from the split,NBC Newsreported.
source: people.com
