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Vlad discussed a provocative theory with Jason Lee regarding Kanye West's controversial behavior and its impact on his business affiliations. Vlad shared that Gilbert Arenas believed Kanye's anti-Semitic remarks were a calculated move to exit his Adidas contract and take full ownership of Yeezy. Jason Lee questioned this theory, recalling an incident where Kanye disrupted a major collab with Balenciaga, leading to millions in losses for Gap due to unsold inventory.
Jason detailed how Adidas benefited tremendously from Kanye, earning $3 billion, but failed to reinvest in Black communities. He recounted efforts to push Adidas to allocate funds for community initiatives, which were met with resistance and superficial gestures like free sneakers.Their discussion highlighted corporate exploitation of Kanye's creativity and the complex dynamics between artistic vision and corporate control. Jason critiqued Adidas for their exploitation and failure to support the very communities that fuel their success, likening their actions to "shady" corporate behavior.
