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Ramazani Mwamba

Adidas to donate Yeezy stock to charity instead of burning it

Adidas have revealed their plans to donate merchandise designed by Kanye West to charity instead of destroying it. Last year the German sportswear brand ended it's partnership with West's 'Yeezy' brand after the rapper made a slew of antisemitic comments on social media.

The Yeezy stock which included a number of popular trainers and clothes was taken off the shelves and placed in storage. It is estimated that the value of the merchandise adds up to £1bn.

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