Gap stands by its decision not to sell the business. Kanye West.
The retailer issued a statement Oct. 25 denouncing West’s antisemitic remarks on social media amid other organizations—including Balenciaga and Adidas—taking steps to end their partnerships with the rapper. Though Gap and West ended their collaboration on Sept. 15 over over alleged business disputes, the company is now moving forward with removing Yeezy Gap products from stores and have shut down the website YeezyGap.com.
“In September, Gap announced ending its Yeezy Gap partnership. Our former partner’s recent remarks and behavior further underscore why,”E! was informed by the company. News. “Antisemitism, racism and hate in any form are inexcusable and not tolerated in accordance with our values.”
The statement went on: “On behalf of our customers, employees and shareholders, we are partnering with organizations that combat hate and discrimination.”
West’s antisemitic comments include a Oct. 8 tweet (since deleted) in which the rapper stated that he was “going death con 3 on Jewish people,”Add that “you guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda.” His comments spurred condemnation from celebrities, including estranged wife Kim Kardashian who tweeted Oct. 24, “Hate speech is never OK or excusable. I stand together with the Jewish community and call on the terrible violence and hateful rhetoric towards them to come to an immediate end.”