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Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez has resigned effective immediately after an audio recording was leaked where she could be heard calling a fellow council member’s Black son a “little monkey.”

Martinez has since profusely apologized amidst widespread outrage over the racist comments, which were reportedly made about colleague Mike Bonin’s young son in audio obtained by the LA Times.

The announcement of Martinez’ resignation, which was revealed in an email from the councilwoman’s office on Monday, comes on the heels of a recorded conversation from October 2021 between Martinez and Councilman Kevin de León among other city officials.

Council President Nury Martinez makes racist remarks in a leaked audio recording about Councilmember Mike Bonin’s young son while Councilmembers Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León and County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera chime in.

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— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) October 10, 2022

L.A City Council President Nury Martinez Resigns, Apologizes After Leaked Racist Audio While Speaking With Other Latino Leaders

The pair were forced to apologize Sunday for the disparaging remarks.

The 49-year-old now-former councilwoman and several other Latino leaders could be heard criticizing Bonin, who is white, and his adopted Black son, saying “they’re raising him like a little while kid,” and “this kid needs a beatdown.”

Martinez also described the councilman’s son as “parece changuito,” or “like a monkey,” while calling his adopted father, who is also gay, a “little b****.”

The hourlong leaked racist audio clip surfaced Sunday when the recording was posted anonymously on Reddit.

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The October 2021 conversation in question between Martinez, de León, council members Gil Cedillo and de León, and county Labor President Ron Herrera, was initially about council members’ discussing maps that had been put forward by the city’s redistricting commission.

Leaked Audio Caused Widespread And Immediate Backlash, Protests At Martinez’s Home

The Los Angeles Times quickly obtained and published it, causing an immediate backlash as protesters flocked to the now ex-presidents home and called for her resignation.

The protesters were there flouting a law that Martinez herself championed in 2021 that banned protests in residential areas.

Nury Martinez called councilmember Mike Bonin’s son “ese changito,” which means “that little monkey” in Spanish. A recording that captured the comments was leaked and first published on Reddit. She has resigned as president of the Los Angeles City Council.#news #USA pic.twitter.com/4Rm8xyq49w

— GLOBEnewsflash (@GLOBEnewsflash) October 10, 2022

In a statement released Monday morning, the potential mayoral candidate issued a groveling apology where she said she was ashamed of the comments, and announced she was resigning in response to public backlash over her racist remarks.

“I take responsibility for what I said and there are no excuses for those comments,” Martinez wrote in the emailed statement, which was shared amidst calling for her firing. “I’m so sorry.”

Martinez “Knows Better” And Is “Truly Ashamed” Of Racist Remarks Caught On Tape

Martinez tried to appeal to her sense of motherhood, and said she “knows better” and “am truly ashamed.”

Rev. K.W. Tulloss speaks at a press conference at Southside Bethel Baptist Church, after audio surfaced on Sunday of Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez making racist slurs about colleague Mike Bonins young son during a conversation in October 2021, in Los Angeles on Monday, October 10, 2022. (Photo by Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images)

“As a mother, I know better and I am sorry. I am truly ashamed,” Martinez wrote. “I know this is the result of my own actions. I’m sorry to your entire family for putting you through this.”

While she will be stepping down as president of the City Council, Martinez will keep her seat on the board and will continue to work for the city.

She went on to directly apologize to Bonin, 55, and his partner, Sean Arian, as well as their son.

Council Member Who’s Son Was Target Of Racist Remarks “Disgusted, Angry, Heartsick” Over Leaked Audio

In her public apology, the official pointed out that she had spearheaded numerous efforts to help minorities in her district, including a 2020 initiative she launched to assist school-aged homeless children.

Nury Martinez called councilmember Mike Bonin’s son “ese changito,” which means “that little monkey” in Spanish. A recording that captured the comments was leaked and first published on Reddit. She has resigned as president of the Los Angeles City Council.#news #USA pic.twitter.com/4Rm8xyq49w

— GLOBEnewsflash (@GLOBEnewsflash) October 10, 2022

“As someone who believes deeply in the empowerment of communities of color, I recognize my comments undercut that goal,” Martinez said. “Going forward, reconciliation will be my priority. I have already reached out to many of my Black colleagues and other black leaders to express my regret in order for us to heal.”

In response, Bonin told the Los Angeles Times that he was “disgusted and angry and heartsick” over the leaked audio clip.

“It’s fair game to attack me but my son?” he added, calling for the resignation of all three city Latino council members. “You have to be pretty petty and insecure and venomous to attack a child. He wasn’t even 3 years old.

Bonin went on to add that “other than that, I’m speechless.”

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A newborn baby recently crowd-surfed her way into The Rock‘s arms. And footage of the moment had social media users rattling off their opinions over the weekend!

The actor is on a global tour to promote the release of Black Adam–his live-action superhero debut. Dwayne Johnson stars as DC Universe antihero Black Adam who is released after five thousand years locked up. Rock and co-stars kicked off the tour in Mexico City on October 3.

Some fans welcomed them with cheers, others with phone flashes! But one fan and father decided to hand off his infant daughter–trusting the crowd to get her into Rock’s arms on stage. And the crowd DID!

Rock Says SIMBA Moment Wasn’t Surprising

Despite the unusual scene, the actor revealed in a re-post that the father asked him to hold his baby–even with the ever-looming Covid-19. That’s some fan love!

“Our BLACK ADAM. Tour has been electric, fun, and emotional. People do cry and they hand me things,” Rock said. “I was NOT surprised to be handed this beautiful little baby. Her father caught my attention because he had tears in his eyes when he held her up high and gestured for me to hold her.”

Rock says he believed the baby was “a toy doll.” Instead, he met Luciana, whom he described as a “beautiful, serene, present and trusting angel.” 

“One day, I bet she’ll inspire all those around her,” Rock wrote. “And whatever this moment meant for her emotional father–means it meant something special for me too. Love you back MEXICO and the mama is strong. Girl dads ROCK.”

As you may already know, Rock is also a girl dad–who often shares his adventures with his growing daughters Simone, Jasmine, and Tia.

And Twitter? They Had Plenty To Say

The video made its way around the ‘net, and the opinions poured in. Keep scrolling to see what folks got from the clip!

The baby has no idea what’s happening pic.twitter.com/3iNxveqk9G

— ‏ً (@furyofthegodz) October 9, 2022

That video of a crowd offering up a baby to the Rock like a sacrifice is unsettling and I wish I could stop seeing it

— Chris Evangelista’s Dracula (@cevangelista413) October 9, 2022

So you know that video of The Rock receiving that baby via crowd surf?? Is there a second part of him sending it back or like…..??? I want to know how it got back to the parents

— ohatA (@original256guy) October 10, 2022

I csn’t stop thinking about that video. Why did they dot hat to the baby did the Rock ask to see the baby did they just send the baby and then he had to hold it and smile why did they crowd surf the baby i am going to die laughing

— Ilana אילנה إيلانة (@Ilana_Who_) October 10, 2022

I can’t get over those people crowd surfing their baby to The Rock in 2022. It’s dark out here

— thicc-fil-Lay (@laylamufasa) October 9, 2022

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NeNe Leakes‘ 23-year-old son Brentt has a long road to recovery doctors say after suffering a heart attack and a stroke in Atlanta earlier this month, according to TMZ.

Brentt Leakes was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention last week.

TMZ reports that Brentt was hospitalized for several days, and is currently back home and going through physical rehab, with fans of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” wishing Leakes’ son a full recovery.

Brentt Leakes’ Suffers Heart Attack, Stroke At 23 Years Of Age, Out Of Hospital, Rehabbing As Of Monday

Brentt’s father and NeNe’s husband, Gregg, died just last year following a long battle with cancer. Brentt had previously been featured on “Real Housewives of Atlanta” during NeNe’s time on the show alongside his brother, Bryson.

(Photo by Walter McBride/WireImage)

NeNe has yet to publicly comment on her son’s situation, and details regarding the cause of Brentt’s medical issues remain unknown as of Monday.

Brentt had posted about his father’s passing last year, telling his followers to “spend time with your loved ones every chance you get.”

“Spend time with your loved ones every chance you get,” he wrote. “Time is so f***ing valuable dog. I can’t express it. I’m learning the hard way watching my dad fight every day. Please go create memories with ya people.”

News Of Brentt’s Health Scare Comes A Year After His Father and NeNe’s Husband Gregg Died Of Cancer

The news of Brentt’s frightening medical emergency comes just months after NeNe’s legal battle with Bravo, Andy Cohen, and others ended with a dismissal without prejudice in favor of the reality TV star, The Shade Room reported in August.

Nene Leakes attends The Linnethia Lounge Grand Opening at The Linnethia Lounge on May 28, 2021 in Duluth, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

People Magazine reports Leakes’ “dismisses this action and all claims asserted by Leakes without prejudice.” Documents also stated, “All Parties consent and stipulate to the foregoing dismissal,” the document reads.

“No party will seek recovery of costs or attorneys’ fees in any submission to this Court.”

Reports also state this is a joint stipulation dismissal without prejudice between all parties. NeNe, who had accused the network of racism, can resurface this case down the road if she chooses.

“Real Housewives Of Atlanta’s” NeNe Leakes Documents Recent Plastic Surgery Journey At 54-Years-Old

That same month in August, NeNe kept it classy and “professional” while healing from a recent mini BBL procedure, The Shade Room reported.

The 54-year-old reality star revealed to followers that she’s documented her recent surgery and also shares why she considers her BBL journey is different from what’s been popularized over the years.

In a video announcing her procedure, Leakes reveals Georgia Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery center named her an ambassador and that she went under the knife for both liposuction and a Brazilian butt lift at that same practice.

Leakes shared that she has not a fan of the traditional BBL, so she and her doctor came up with a “professional, mini BBL,” that was more to her liking.

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It looks like it may be a little feuding in The Family when it comes to Fabolous and some of his loved ones.

On Monday, he took to Instagram to make a special birthday post for him and Emily B’s baby girl Journey Jackson. He shared a photo of him and Journey and said,

“I named you Journey because that’s really what it’s been. Might not know when you going thru it, but you’ll get it at the end. I don’t believe you can have faith unless you trust the JOURNEY. You have taught me that so I look at you with understanding & love.
Your life assures it will all add up.” 

Not too long after Fabolous made the post, Emily’s oldest daughter, and Journey’s big sister Taina Williams commented on the post alleging that Fabolous has not taken care of Journey in almost a year.

She said in her comment, “This post is hilarious…’Might not know when you going thru it, but you’ll get it at the end,’ is translation for= I haven’t taken care of my daughter in almost a year & don’t even ask about her well being because IDC & I’m bitter & only a father to two beautiful sons who I can manipulate. Stop playing with the internet.” 

Fabolous and Emily also share two sons as well, Johan and Jonas. They welcomed their baby girl Journey back in 2020.

Fabolous nor Emily B have addressed Taina’s comment at this time. We’ll continue to keep you updated as this unfolds.

TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley @Jade_Ashley94

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Kanye West continues to make headlines this week, this time after being banned from Twitter and Instagram – reportedly over anti-semitic comments – just as he was spotted with a mystery woman in what sources close to the rapper are calling a “mental break.”

Ye received the ban on Saturday evening after the 45-year-old “Donda” rapper attacked Jewish people in a string of posts.

“I’m Going Defcon 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE” Kanye Tweets, Banned On Social Media After Latest Outburst

“I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 (sp) On JEWISH PEOPLE,” one of the posts read. “The funny thing is I actually can’t be anti-Semitic because Black people are actually [Jews], also you guys have toyed with me and tried to blackball anyone whoever opposes your agenda.”

Welcome back to Twitter, my friend!

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 8, 2022

Twitter also removed the tweet and replaced it with an automated message stating, “this tweet violated the Twitter rules.” He was similarly banned on Instagram on Saturday, for the second time this year, with the social media app restricting his account following several antisemitic posts.

“Look at this Mark. How you gone kick me off instagram. You used to be my n****” Ye captioned a throwback photo of him appearing to sing karaoke with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Kanye went on to tweet “Who you think created cancel culture?”

Elon Must Welcomes Yeezy Back To Twitter After Short-Lived Ban, Twitter Confirms Ye Violated Policies

A spokesperson for the social media app confirmed to Buzzfeed News that “[Ye’s] account has been locked due to a violation of Twitter’s policies.”

Who you think created cancel culture?

— ye (@kanyewest) October 9, 2022

However, Kanye’s account was reinstated several hours later, with Elon Musk even tweeting at him “welcome back to Twitter, my friend!”

Ye’s anti-semitic behavior was condemned by the American Jewish Committee, who criticized the rapper for comments he made during an appearance on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News program, alongside recent text messages he exchanged with Diddy.

Meanwhile, sources close to the rapper told Page Six that issues regarding his recent behavior comes amidst a “mental break,” with this one being “the most serious such episode.”

Kanye “Barely Sleeping” Since Paris Fashion Week, Spotted With Mystery Woman On Day Of Twitter Ban

Ye’s apparently been “barely sleeping” – an issue previously linked to his infamous 2016 hospitalization – since Paris Fashion Week – after making headlines for wearing a controversial “White Lives Matter” shirt, The Shade Room previously reported.

Ye with Juliana Nalu. pic.twitter.com/vGlOAWGF7g

— RH (@RiHar_) October 10, 2022

On the same day he was banned on social media, the Yeezy fashion designer was photographed leaving celebrity-beloved restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California with a mystery woman on Saturday.

Page Six revealed the mystery woman in question is model Juliana Nalú.

Nalú’s most recent Instagram post shows her modeling one the Yeezy designer’s latest products, YZY SHDZ sunglasses.

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Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly stabbing a Los Angeles Fashion District store owner to death over a wig after he tried to stop them from stealing from his business.

Du Young Lee, 56, better known by locals as Tommy, was fatally stabbed in the chest last Saturday (October 1) near Olympic Boulevard and Wall Street, near the wig shop he ran for almost two decades.

Two 17-Year-Olds Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Store Owner Over Stolen Wig

A male and female suspect, both 17, were arrested following the deadly attack, however neither of their names have been released due to the fact that they are minors, according to FOX 11.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced charges against the two girls on Wednesday, saying his “office will work diligently to hold accountable individuals in violent acts – even if they are minors.”

Du Young “Tommy” Lee, right, with his daughter Chaerin Lee, left (Courtesy of GoFundMe)

Both teens are facing one count of murder and one count of second-degree robbery in connection to the stolen wig.

“Mr. Lee was killed in the middle of the day on a busy street in downtown L.A. while simply trying to run his business.” Gascón said in a press release Wednesday. “His death is a tremendous loss for his friends, family and all who knew him. I want to make it clear that my office will work diligently to hold accountable individuals who engage in violent acts – even if they are minors.”

Surveillance Footage Not Yet Released By LAPD Shows Teen’s Stealing Wig, Stabbing Owner In The Chest

The store’s landlord told FOX 11 what she was in surveillance video footage of the deadly incident, which has not yet been released by the Los Angeles Police Department.

The landlord said “Tommy had a record of being tough and going after robbers,” which may have led to his death after “the boy pulled out a knife and shanked him right in the heart.”

“They were looking at a wig. And then all of a sudden they made a run for it. Tommy had a record of being tough and going after robbers,” said the landlord earlier in the week. “He started chasing them around shopping center and then the boy pulled out a knife and shanked him right in the heart.”

(Courtesy of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office)

Owner’s Store Targeted By Robbers In The Past, Survived By 25-Year-Old Daughter

The outlet reports that Lee’s business had been previously targeted by robbers in the past. His death is the latest in a string of violent crimes that have plagued the city in recent months.

The landlord added that Lee never could have “imagined (that) he would be murdered over a wig.”

“I don’t think he ever imagined he would be murdered over a wig,” the landlord told FOX 11 earlier in the week.

Lee is survived by a 25-year-old daughter, according to a GoFundMe page that was launched for the family.

The fundraiser has raised $89,363 raised of $50,000 goal as of Monday.

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A judge denied bond for an Alabama man who allegedly poured boiling hot water down his 1-year-old baby’s throat while already out on bail for a separate domestic violence charge.

Authorities say Eugene Lamont Sneed, 23, committed the act of child abuse on Sunday while out on bond for a 2020 arrest for domestic violence, FOX 17 reports.

Mother Of Child Left 1-Year-Old Daughter With Her Father On Sunday, Returned Home With Her Baby’s Face “Messed Up”

Niktoria Lett, the mother of the child named Royalty, told investigators that the baby was left alone with Sneed for the day, and when she returned to their apartment, she saw Royalty’s face “all messed up,” according to FOX 10.

“I get in the apartment and my whole my, my baby face is just messed up,” Lett explained. “Her whole head, her left shoulder is just like ooh!”

Eugene Lamont Sneed pic.twitter.com/QSRfFrMxP2

— Kulprits (@ELKULPRIT) October 9, 2022

Lett added that she could barely recognize her daughter due to the burns on her face.

“I couldn’t even stand to look at her. I couldn’t even keep calm. I couldn’t even maintain my body for real, for real. So we rushed her to the hospital, and from there, her injuries just started worsening,” Lett said.

Doctor’s Determined The Act Was Done “Purposely” And That Pouring The Boiling Water Was Intentional

The child’s mother went on to say that doctors were able to determine the act was done “purposely,” saying “they said it was an intention thing he did.”

“Her lungs critical, everything critical. That’s how they know it was done purposely,” Lett said. “They said it was an intentional thing that he did. Justice for Royalty! That’s all we want, that’s all we want.”

(Photo illustration by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Royalty is still alive, but is currently fighting for her life in the hospital, Lett said, saying that 19 percent of her head “is burnt up.”

Child Is Alive But Fighting For Her Life With 19 Percent Of Her Head Burned, Mother Says

“19 percent of her head is burnt up, like all this is gone,” Lett said. “And my baby just in the hospital fighting for her life.”

The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office motioned to revoke Sneed’s bond late Thursday afternoon, with a trial for the domestic violence charge being schemed for later this month.

Sneed was book on Friday and charged with aggravated child abuse, according to jail records.

A judge ultimately denied Sneed’s bond. His arraignment is set for October 17, according to Fox News.

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Lauryn Hill shared a teary-eyed moment with her son Zion Marley and his beautiful children while performing her tribute to him from over 25 years ago.

On Saturday, the 47-year-old singer closed out One Music Festival in Atlanta. Ms. Hill performed hits from her time with The Fugees and from her solo album for the packed show. The Grammy-winning singer also shared a beautifully deconstructed version of her ode to her son, Zion.

The mother’s song, “To Zion,” was Lauryn’s personal story of how she was proud of her decision to keep her son when she became pregnant by his father Zohan Marley during the height of her career. The parents were in a long-term relationship for 15 years before calling things quits in 2012. They share five children together.

(Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic)

Zion & Lauryn Hill Share Touching Moment

Fans in the crowd witnessed Zion, now 25-year-old, surprise his mother with a huge hug on stage as she performed her tribute to him. Right after the mom and son share the magical moment, Zion went to grab his young children from backstage to share a loving moment with their grandmother, Ms. Lauryn Hill. The heartfelt moment Lauryn Hill introduced her grandkids for the first time was captured on video by fans.

“This is my grandson Zephaniah. This is my granddaughter Azaria. This is my son, Zion,” Hill said.

Lauryn Hill Becomes First Woman In Rap Music To Go Diamond

In 2021, Lauryn Hill’s 1998 debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill sold over 10,000,000 units. This makes her the first female rapper to have a diamond album according to The RIAA. The album also debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 and sold 422,624 copies within its first week, breaking the previous record for first-week sales by a female artist.

Welcome to the RIAA Diamond Club @MsLaurynHill! #TheMiseducationofLaurynHill is now a (10X) certified album! @ColumbiaRecords #BlackHistoryMonth #RIAATopCertified pic.twitter.com/mWWByv74kp

— RIAA (@RIAA) February 17, 2021

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An expectant mother is speaking out after an altercation with a nurse occurred at the Philly Pregnancy Center.

According to Jillian, she went to the center because she had been experiencing a lot of pain, and wanted a doctor’s note for work. After being examined by the nurse in the video, she was told that she couldn’t receive a note from the doctor. The nurse explained that the most she would be able to do is say that the mother is unable to lift 25lbs or more.

@goddess_jay_

This is part 1 to the crazy karen story . Please repost keep this viral i need to bring awareness and get justice for the way i was treated . I appreciate all the love and couldn’t get to every comment . So thank you so much for all the love !

♬ original sound – Jillian

After requesting to speak to the doctor, the ladies return to the front desk, and the doctor is called. The nurse states that she doesn’t want the mother to use the phone in her office, to which the mother responded calling her a “weirdo.” The nurse then decides to call the cops on Jillian, stating that she allegedly felt threatened. 

@goddess_jay_

Part two to the karen story #karen @BallerAlert

♬ original sound – Jillian

After police arrived to deescalate the situation, Jillian is told to wait in the lobby for the doctor’s note she requested. It is at this point that the nurse decides to confront the mother, and accuse her of fraud. At one point, the nurse even appears to get physical with Jillian.

@auntkaren0

#duet with @goddess_jay_ #philly #tdwhbwwh #pregnancy

♬ original sound – Jillian

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Kanye West and Adidas may soon be parting ways. The athletic wear retailer released a statement on Thursday (Oct. 7) about their partnership with the fashion designer. They spoke, in part, about their business model before commenting on Ye.

“Adidas has always been about creativity, innovation, and supporting athletes and artists to achieve their vision. The Adidas Yeezy partnership is one of the most successful collaborations in our industry’s history,” the statement said. “We are proud of our team that has worked tirelessly throughout our collaboration with Ye and the iconic products that were born from it.”

Adidas announced plans to partner with Ye in 2013. By 2016, Ye agreed to allow the retailer to manufacture and distribute Yeezy products. According to Bloomberg, the partnership was so successful that Kanye’s business with Adidas and Gap was valued between $3.2 and $4.7 billion.

Adidas Says Partnerships Also Require Mutual Respect 

However, it seems Adidas is less focused on the coins they’ve made with the artist. Per the statement, their interpersonal relationship appears to have hit a wall.

“We also recognize that all successful partnerships are rooted in mutual respect and shared values. After repeated efforts to privately resolve the situation, we have taken the decision to place the partnership under review,” the statement said.

To give context, in the past year Kanye seems to have made a habit of calling Adidas out. In June, he accused the company of creating a “fake Yeezy” slide. By August, he had words for Adidas for hosting a Yeezy day without allegedly getting his approval. The branded day has happened for the last few years and centers on the re-release of a number of Yeezy sneakers. Kanye told Complex the company also made hiring decisions without him and stole his designs for their shoes.

Ye Doubles Down On Accusations Of Adidas Stealing Designs

After the sneaker company released its statement on Thursday, Ye hopped on social media to clap back at the company. He reposted a CNBC tweet about Adidas’s statement and said his piece in the caption.

“F–K ADIDAS! I AM ADIDAS,” Ye wrote. “ADIDAS RAPED AND STOLE MY DESIGNS.”

This week Ye has been back to being an active IG user! He’s mainly used his account to respond to ongoing criticisms of his ‘White Lives Matter’ t-shirt design.

“We will continue to co-manage the current product during this period,” Adidas said.

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