Kanye West sued by Gap for $2M after failed Yeezy collaboration
Gap Sues Kanye West for $2 Million Over Failed Collaboration
The ongoing legal battle between Gap and Kanye West has taken another turn, as Gap has filed a claim against West and his Yeezy clothing line for $2 million. The retailer claims that the embattled rapper made unapproved changes to a Los Angeles rental property, which the landlord is now trying to collect on. The alterations include erecting an exterior ramp, installing a tunnel, removing ceiling lights, building a wall, and nixing three bathrooms. The lawsuit states that West breached the strategic agreement between him and Gap by making and not repairing or restoring the alterations he made without Gap’s participation or approval. Gap is asking West to be held responsible for any damages owed to Art City, as well as $2 million in compensatory damages for itself.
Gap’s motive behind suing West is to pass the buck, since Art City, the company that claims to own the building leased to Gap, sued the clothing giant last year over “damages” to the property at 1360 E. 6th St. According to court documents obtained by The Post, Gap is trying to hold West accountable for any damages he made to the rented space. West and his team have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
West’s collaboration with Gap was announced last year, but the partnership came to an end last fall after he made a string of anti-Semitic comments. “Antisemitism, racism and hate in any form are inexcusable and not tolerated in accordance with our values,” Gap said in a statement at the time. However, West later claimed the venture failed because he is a “king.” “Everyone knows that I’m the leader, I’m the king,” West said during a CNBC appearance. “A king can’t live in someone else’s castle. A king has to make his own castle.”
FAQs:
What did Gap allege in their claim against Kanye West?
Gap alleged that Kanye West made unapproved changes to a Los Angeles rental property that the landlord is now trying to collect on, and that he breached the strategic agreement between him and Gap by making and not repairing or restoring the alterations he made without Gap’s participation or approval.
What damages is Gap seeking from West?
Gap is seeking $2 million in compensatory damages for itself, as well as holding West responsible for any damages owed to Art City, the company that claims to own the building leased to Gap, and which sued Gap last year over “damages” to the property.
Why did Gap’s partnership with Kanye West come to an end?
Gap’s partnership with Kanye West came to an end last fall after he made a string of anti-Semitic comments.
What did Kanye West say about the failed Gap venture?
Kanye West later claimed the venture failed because he is a “king,” stating that “A king can’t live in someone else’s castle. A king has to make his own castle.”
What happened to Kanye West’s Yeezy deal with Adidas?
Kanye West’s controversial remarks cost him a lucrative Yeezy deal with Adidas, according to Forbes. This meant West lost his billionaire status, as a whopping $1.5 billion of his estimated $2 billion fortune was attributed to his relationship with the apparel company.
What is Adidas doing with its Yeezy shoe inventory from its terminated partnership with West?
Adidas recently announced it will start selling its Yeezy shoe inventory from its terminated partnership with West later this month, with all proceeds going to organizations combating racism and hate.
Gap files a $2M lawsuit against Kanye West over unsuccessful Yeezy project collaboration.
Clothing retailer, The Gap, is taking legal action against Kanye West for $2 million following the end of their collaboration, claiming that the rapper made unapproved alterations to a rental property owned by Art City Center, which leased the building to Gap. The alterations included the erection of an exterior ramp, installation of a tunnel in the parking lot, removal of ceiling lights, building of a wall, and removal of three bathrooms. The legal action against West claims that his actions breached the strategic agreement between Gap and his Yeezy line, that he was directly responsible for incurring expenses to restore the premises, and that he be held responsible for any damages owed to Art City Center. Gap ended its partnership with West in the fall of 2020 after the rapper made a number of anti-Semitic remarks, with West subsequently claiming the venture failed because he is “a king.”