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Kanye West Faces Accusations of Sketching ‘Swastika’ and Expressing Admiration for Hitler During Adidas Meeting

Kelly Tyler Published October 27, 2023
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Kanye West, the acclaimed rapper who has long been a prominent figure in the world of music and fashion, has found himself embroiled in controversy in recent years due to a series of inflammatory remarks and expressions of admiration for Adolf Hitler, the infamous Nazi leader responsible for the Holocaust.

A recent report has unveiled the intriguing details of Kanye’s interactions with the sports brand Adidas, shedding light on the factors that led to their eventual separation.

According to a New York Times report, during one of his initial meetings with Adidas, the artist, now known as “Ye,” openly displayed his discontent with the design proposals presented by the brand’s employees. To underscore his dissatisfaction, he resorted to a rather shocking act—taking a marker to a shoe sketch and drawing a swastika, a symbol closely associated with Germany’s Nazi party.

What’s even more alarming is the claim that an insider revealed how Kanye went as far as advising a Jewish manager at the sports brand to kiss a picture of Adolf Hitler daily, a gesture that raised many eyebrows and generated considerable controversy.

Furthermore, the report suggests that Kanye exhibited an unusual affinity for Hitler’s propaganda prowess. He allegedly expressed his admiration for Hitler’s mastery of propaganda and even described the Nazi leader as a “master marketer.”

The repercussions of Kanye’s actions eventually caught up with him, leading to the termination of his partnership with Adidas. This collaboration had spanned an impressive decade before Adidas made the difficult decision to sever all ties with the rapper due to the intense backlash sparked by his anti-Semitic remarks.

Adidas cited a moral clause as the grounds for this drastic action, asserting that their association with Kanye had come at a significant cost, with an estimated loss of one billion dollars in revenue.

The controversy surrounding Kanye West serves as a stark reminder of the impact of public statements and actions by public figures. It underscores the importance of holding individuals accountable for their words and deeds, even those in the spotlight, and the responsibility that brands have in upholding their values and moral standards.

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