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Ye's Net Worth Plummets After Brand Deals Collapse
6 Apr
Summary
- Ye lost his billionaire status after Adidas terminated his brand deal.
- Several major companies cut ties with the rapper due to hate speech.
- An internal investigation was launched into alleged workplace misconduct.
Ye, previously known as Kanye West, experienced a dramatic fall from grace in late 2022 following controversial statements and actions. His decision to wear a "White Lives Matter" shirt during Paris Fashion Week on October 3, 2022, sparked widespread backlash. This controversy escalated as Ye continued to amplify hate speech through social media and interviews.
Several major brands, including Adidas, The Gap, and Balenciaga, severed ties with the rapper, citing zero tolerance for hate speech. The most significant blow came from Adidas on October 25, 2022, when they announced the termination of their lucrative deal. This decision reportedly reduced Ye's net worth to $400 million, causing him to be removed from Forbes' billionaires list.
Further repercussions included the launch of an internal investigation by Adidas into allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct. High-profile individuals associated with Ye, such as Julia Fox and Pusha T, also distanced themselves from him. His November 22, 2022, dinner with Donald Trump and Nick Fuentes drew widespread condemnation, even from former Vice President Mike Pence.
