The MAGA Machiavellian known as Kanye West seemingly flip-flopped his fashion by donning Nike gloves and shoes during Milan Fashion Week.
The images come amid the artist’s ongoing battle with sportswear company Adidas following the fallout of his less-than-kind remarks about Jewish people, The Daily Mail reports.
Kanye West in Italy wearing Nike gloves and Black Air Force 1s pic.twitter.com/f3dag5eL6w
— Ovrnundr (@Ovrnundr) February 21, 2024
West, who has become more known for his bizarre public antics in recent years, amassed a billion-dollar empire from his partnership with the apparel giant. One that he alleges came with a hefty personal price as he was “treated like s***” by Adidas executives who later tried to steal his ideas, as previously reported by BOSSIP.
West and wife Bianca Censori were spotted together in odd getups throughout Milan Fashion Week. However, the Vultures rapper’s decision to rock the iconic swoosh had the internet buzzing.
.@kanyewest breaks down his fit for @peoplegallery_ 👀😮💨
Should Ye go back with Nike?
📹 IG: thepeoplegallery_ pic.twitter.com/5RWUdDr3Ap
— KicksFinder (@KicksFinder) February 23, 2024
West collaborated with Nike on the Air Yeezy and the Air Yeezy II in 2009, 2012 and 2014, respectively. The Uncle Ruckus-ish rapper split ways with the athletic giant following a dispute over their refusal to pay him royalties.
If Kanye west goes back to Nike it’s over for the sneaker culture #KanyeWest
— Briandior__ (@Brianjr_42) February 24, 2024
Sneakerheads have long awaited a reunion between Nike and North West‘s daddy. It seemed all but impossible a few years ago when Adidas and the rapper appeared to be a forever thing.
Perhaps Nike is willing to throw caution to the wind in the name of capitalism.
📷📸#KanyeWest and #BiancaCensori were spotted at the #Marni show , but what was really interesting was #Ye's outfit – without detracting from Bianca's -, wearing a pair of @Nike sports gloves. #Ebony #GWR #Stonebwoy @10trillionboy @AkosuaSerwaaJua pic.twitter.com/Pf6dHnsxIt
— WESTERN 🖤 (@BlacStar_) February 23, 2024
If history has taught us anything, it’s obvious how far Kanye West will go for a little attention. This may be a matter of a stunt king doing what he does best: getting the people going.