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Adidas apologizes for campaign featuring disabled IDF soldier following calls to boycott

The initiative, limited to local Israeli outlets rather than running globally, included posters and videos featuring disabled athletes who require only one shoe because of limb differences.

|ByALEX CARSON
Shalev Biton, Israeli athlete and amputee who lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.
Shalev Biton, Israeli athlete and amputee who lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Adidas faces boycott calls over 'single shoe' campaign with former Israel soldier and amputee

Biton lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Body Shop

7 items we loved this week

An asymmetrical dress at a killer price, the new shoes from Adidas inspired by the brand’s veteran model, a mask from the hair brand we have long been seriously addicted to, and more.

|ByTANYA GARCIA/WALLA
FUTSAL IS a growing phenomenon throughout Israel, with its unique blend of sport and cuture.

Futsal’s ‘Shefel Cup’ returns to Jaffa Port

Futsal is a variant of association soccer played between two teams of five players each on a court smaller than a soccer pitch.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Kanye West marries Yeezy designer in private ceremony - report

The marriage between the two occurred not long after the rapper divorced Kim Kardashian last year.

JANUARY 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kanye West attends the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium earlier this year. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Adidas launches probe into misconduct allegations against Kanye West

Adidas said it initiated the probe after receiving an anonymous letter making several allegations against Kanye West.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022ByREUTERS
A pair of Yeezy shoes are seen in a Foot Locker store on the day Adidas terminated its partnership with the American rapper and designer Kanye West, now known as Ye, in Garden City, New York, US, October 25, 2022.

Music streaming platforms should respond to Kanye West - opinion

While the US Constitution states that Americans have the freedom of speech, it does not protect them from the consequences of things they say.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022ByESZTER KUTAS
Kanye West (illustrative).

Adidas to partner with ADL on fighting antisemitism in sports

Adidas ended its relationship with West weeks after the rapper began making antisemitic comments, satisfying the ADL’s demands.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.

Adidas to release Kanye West's Yeezy products without name, branding

Adidas is the sole owner of the Yeezy line design rights, and selling it without the name and branding will save the company $300 million in royalties and marketing without Kanye West.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A pair of Yeezy shoes are seen in a Foot Locker store on the day Adidas terminated its partnership with the American rapper and designer Kanye West, now known as Ye, in Garden City, New York, US, October 25, 2022.

Adidas slashes 2022 outlook after Kanye West split

Adidas now expects its currency-neutral revenue to grow at a low-single-digit rate in 2022, down from a previously forecast mid-single-digit rate.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022ByREUTERS
A pair of Yeezy shoes are seen in a Foot Locker store on the day Adidas terminated its partnership with the American rapper and designer Kanye West, now known as Ye, in Garden City, New York, US, October 25, 2022.

Kanye loses billionaire status, 50% of net worth after Adidas cuts ties

According to Forbes Magazine, the loss of West's $1.5 billion deal with Adidas has left him with a net worth of just $400 million.

OCTOBER 26, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kanye West at Milk Studios on June 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. adidas and Kanye West announce the future of their partnership: adidas + KANYE WEST

Adidas cuts ties with Kanye West over antisemitism, 'offensive behavior'

German sporting goods maker Adidas ended its partnership with American rapper Kanye West, following a rash of offensive behavior.

OCTOBER 25, 2022ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US rapper Kanye West (C), attends the Givenchy Spring-Summer 2023 fashion show during the Paris Womenswear Fashion Week, in Paris, on October 2, 2022.

The Nazi history of Adidas; the sportswear giant hasn't dropped Kanye West

Adidas' partnership with Kanye West is nearly a decade old and extremely lucrative. His Yeezy line brought the company an estimate $2 billion in revenue this year.

OCTOBER 25, 2022ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Rapper Kanye West makes a point as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, US July 19, 2020.

Kim Kardashian speaks out against ex-husband Kanye West's antisemitism

Gigi Hadid reposted Amy Schumer's Instagram post calling for the support of the Jewish people and standing up against the rise of antisemitism.

OCTOBER 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kim Kardashian