The New York Times – Music:
The runaway success of the Yeezy collaboration between Kanye West and Adidas came at a price as the company tolerated misconduct by him for nearly a decade.
Category: Anti-Semitism
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Kanye West and Adidas: How Misconduct Broke a Lucrative Partnership
The New York Times – Music:
Before Adidas broke with Kanye West last fall over antisemitic public remarks, it had tolerated years of his abusive conduct behind the scenes.
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Kanye West Returns to the Stage With Travis Scott
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, now known as Ye, had not performed live since a series of antisemitic comments last year led to rebukes in music and fashion.
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Where You Can Discover England’s Lost Jewish Past
The New York Times – Travel:
Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you know where to look.
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Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Talks Free Agency, Activism and Kanye West
The New York Times – Sports:
The star Celtics guard talks about his career year in the N.B.A., educational inequality and his association with Kanye West.
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How BMG Secretly Signed a Rapper Dropped for Antisemitic Lyrics
The New York Times – Music:
Though the music label ultimately backed out, the deal illustrates the temptations and risks faced by corporations seeking to capitalize on the notoriety of pop-culture figures.
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When Jewish Artists Wrestle With Antisemitism
The New York Times – Film:
In this unsettling moment, comedians, filmmakers, playwrights and others have been struggling against a long-ingrained American response to look away.