Kanye West Reveals He Wants To Go Independent, Criticizes GAP

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Kanye wants to enter a new phase of his career as a designer.

Kanye West has been very vocal on social media as of late, especially as it pertains to his contracts with the likes of Adidas and GAP. Ye has specifically been trying to get out of his Adidas deal, which is set to expire in 2026. Kanye believes they are ruining the Yeezy brand with unauthorized colorways, and he would prefer Yeezy be his, and his alone.

Now, Kanye is also looking to get out of his GAP deal, which expires in 2030. According to a new interview with Bloomberg, Ye is adamant about getting out of his current deals and going independent so he can get rid of “companies standing in between me and the audience.”

Kanye West Reveals He Wants To Go Independent, Criticizes GAP
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“It’s time for me to go it alone,” Ye said. “It’s fine. I made the companies money. The companies made me money. We created ideas that will change apparel forever.”

Kanye even compared GAP and Adidas to being his "baby mamas." He feels like they are holding him back and that while they both made money together, he wants to create something that is 100 percent his. Ye has always been about ownership, and these latest comments are further proof of that.


Adidas and GAP have yet to let Kanye out of his contract, and they are unlikely to, at least for some time. Ye continues to make these brands a lot of money, and by extension, he profits as well.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates on Kanye's ongoing disputes in the fashion world.

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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