How Ye has affected Adidas' sales

Adidas is under mounting pressure to cut ties with Kanye "Ye" West.

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West recently claimed that George Floyd was not murdered by police officers, but died from fentanyl use.

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This inspired a $250 million lawsuit from his family.

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Now, German multinational sportswear company Adidas stated that their distribution deal of Kanye’s Yeezy line was "under review".

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This follows the star’s appearance in a “White Lives Matter” shirt.

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The Anti-Defamation League urged the company to break ties with West on October 24, 2022.

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The #BoycottAdidas hashtag was trending on October 22, 2022.

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The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 v2 'Salt', went on the market recently, and appears to be already sold out. They were listed for $230.

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Kanye West is an American rapper, fashion designer and entrepreneur with a net worth of $4 billion in 2022.

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