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David Schwimmer Calls for Adidas to Cut Ties with Kanye West Over Anti-Semitic Comments

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The Friends actor has shared a video of Kanye West's anti-Semitic remarks on his Instagram Story, urging Adidas to cut ties with the artist. Schwimmer has also shared a Change.org petition, which has garnered over 10,000 signatures, demanding that Adidas end its partnership with West. The petition is part of the #RunAwayFromHate campaign, which aims to raise awareness about West's hate speech and its impact on the Jewish community.

Key Takeaways:

  • David Schwimmer has called on Adidas to drop its partnership with Kanye West due to his anti-Semitic comments, citing the rapper's history of hate speech and the impact it has on the Jewish community.
  • The petition, titled "Adidas must end its partnership with the antisemite Ye AKA Kanye West," has gathered over 10,000 signatures on Change.org.
  • Adidas has confirmed that their partnership with Ye is "under review" following his controversial comments online.
  • Fashion house Balenciaga has also parted ways with Kanye West, stating that they have "no longer any relationship nor any plans for future projects related to this artist."
  • The controversy surrounding Kanye West's comments has led to a growing movement using the hashtag #RunAwayFromHate.
  • The Yeezy fashion range, a collaboration between Adidas and West, has been profitable, but West declined a buyout offer from Adidas.
  • Kanye West's lawyer, Camille Vasquez, is reportedly among the lawyers working with West to defend him against criticism and potential fallout from his comments.

Statistics:

  • 10,000 signatures on the Change.org petition demanding that Adidas end its partnership with Kanye West.
  • 2.4% of the population of the United States is Jewish, but they are victims of more than 60% of all religious hate crimes, as stated by David Schwimmer.
  • $1.7 billion (£1.5 billion) was reportedly made in revenue from the Yeezy fashion range in 2021.

Sources:

  • CNBC
  • Women's Wear Daily
  • TMZ
  • Getty Images
  • Change.org (petition)

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