Kanye West Accused Adidas of “Blatant Copying” of His Designs

 

 

Ye took to Instagram with a fury on Monday (June 13), saying that the Three Stripes’ new Adilette Slide 22 is a knockoff of his Yeezy Slide.

 

“THIS IS YE driving down the same street Kobe passed on,” Kanye started in the caption of the post, which features an image of Adidas’ latest slide model. “Maybe I feel that Mamba spirit right now. To [Adidas CEO Kasper Rørsted] I’m not standing for this blatant copying no more. To all sneaker culture. To every ball player rapper or even if you work at the store. This is for everyone who wants to express themselves but feel they can’t cause they’ll loose their contract or be called crazy.”

 

Kanye continued: “Bravery is not being afraid. Bravery is overcoming your fear for your truth. This Ye with the blue paint on my face. These shoes represent the disrespect that people in power have to the talent. This shoe is a fake Yeezy made by adidas themselves. I’m not talking to DC about this either. Kasper come talk to me Happy Monday.”

 

After leaving his contract with Nike in 2013, Kanye West teamed up with Adidas. The collaboration has been extremely profitable for the Chicago native, whose footwear has developed a cult following. Adidias is also the creator of the Yeezy Slide.

Kanye West has only made two Instagram posts since his account was deactivated for 24 hours in March. Ye announced a McDonald’s cooperation back in May.