Kanye West at an occasion saying a partnership with Adidas on June 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
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Adidas stated it’s investigating accusations made by employees regarding the conduct of the musician Ye throughout his partnership with the German sportswear model and the response of senior firm figures.
The firm stated in a press release late Thursday: “It is currently not clear whether the accusations made in an anonymous letter are true. However, we take these allegations very seriously and have taken the decision to launch an independent investigation of the matter immediately to address the allegations.”
It follows a Rolling Stone article revealed Tuesday with nameless allegations that Ye confirmed pornographic and sexualized materials to Yeezy employees throughout conferences and made sexualized remarks to feminine employees. CNBC has not independently verified the claims.
Rolling Stone additionally stated a gaggle of former Yeezy staff members had despatched an nameless letter to Adidas accusing senior leaders on the firm of turning a “blind eye” to the conduct and taking “delayed action” over it. It reportedly known as for a public apology to the staff.
A consultant for Ye was not instantly out there for remark when contacted by CNBC.
Adidas terminated its partnership with Ye, previously often known as Kanye West, in October. It stated his latest feedback and actions had been “unacceptable, hateful and dangerous.”
Gap and Foot Locker then stated they’d take away Yeezy merchandise from their shops. Designer model Balenciaga introduced it was slicing ties with the rapper and producer the week earlier than.
Adidas additionally stated it didn’t tolerate hate speech or offensive conduct and was in ongoing conversations with workers concerning the occasions main as much as the tip of the Ye partnership.