By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of the late disco queen Donna Summer is suing Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, alleging they used her song I Feel Love without permission. The suit is being brought by Summer's widower Bruce Sudano, who is also the executor of her estate. Filed in California on Tuesday, the lawsuit alleges West and Ty initially asked for permission … [Read more...] about Donna Summer’s Widower Sues Kanye West for ‘Stealing’ Hit Song
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Celebrity Licensing: Kanye West Split a Billion Dollar Mess for Adidas
Adidas Stuck With $1.3 Billion in Yeezy Shoes After Kanye West Blows Up Licensing Agreement By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief All over the world, boxes of Yeezy shoes are stacked in warehouses and the back rooms of retail outlets, all of them costing Adidas a literal fortune. According to the German footwear giant, Adidas is saddled with an … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Kanye West Split a Billion Dollar Mess for Adidas
Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West Over Antisemitic Posts
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sportswear titan Adidas has ended its partnership with Kanye West, saying it “does not tolerate antisemitism.” The move comes after the controversial rapper and entrepreneur was suspended from Instagram and Twitter over offensive posts. The move will be expensive for Adidas, which signed a mutually lucrative deal with West, who … [Read more...] about Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West Over Antisemitic Posts
Licensing Law: Kanye West Ends Partnership With Gap
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Rapper and entrepreneur Kanye West has abruptly ended his relationship with Gap Inc., accusing the company of failing to meet its obligations. West's lawyers sent a letter to Gap on Thursday notifying it of a termination of the partnership. West alleges Gap breached its agreement with West (also known as Ye) by not selling the Yeezy … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Kanye West Ends Partnership With Gap