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Kanye West and Adidas
Billion-dollar Deal Terminated
he rapper and fashion designer Ye, also known as Kanye West, is no stranger to controversy. But when Adidas announced Oct. 25 that it was terminating its relationship with him, the move came amid mounting public pressure following several weeks of troubling statements that brought Ye beyond the familiar realm of the controversial. The German sportswear brand said it would cease selling and