Adidas finally drops partnership with Ye, James Corden apologizes and more

Adidas became the latest company to end its partnership with Ye, the controversial rapper formerly known as Kanye West over offensive and antisemitic remarks, the AP reported.

“Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech,” the German sportswear company said in a statement Tuesday. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.”

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Adidas said the decision came after a “thorough review” and will stop producing its line of Yeezy products and making payments to Ye and his companies.

Adidas took heavy criticism for not cutting ties more quickly after Ye’s comments.