Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Adidas Wins Court Case Over Kanye West Partnership Dispute

12/4/2025

50 10

Summary

Story summary

A San Francisco court ruled in Adidas's favor in the Kanye West partnership dispute.
Shareholders claimed Adidas misled them about risks before the partnership ended in 2022.
The court said investors should have known the inherent risks of working with a controversial celebrity.
After the collapse, Adidas faced over €1 billion in unsold Yeezy inventory.
In 2023, Adidas planned to sell the products and donate some proceeds to charities.

1 of 1

Story summary

A San Francisco court ruled in Adidas's favor in the Kanye West partnership dispute.
Shareholders claimed Adidas misled them about risks before the partnership ended in 2022.
The court said investors should have known the inherent risks of working with a controversial celebrity.
After the collapse, Adidas faced over €1 billion in unsold Yeezy inventory.
In 2023, Adidas planned to sell the products and donate some proceeds to charities.