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NBA and NFL stars cut ties with Kanye West agency over anti-Semitic outburst

Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald and Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown have both cut ties with Kanye West's sporting agency Donda Sports after the rapper's anti-Semitic outburst earlier this month.

West offended millions in a tweet in which he stated: "I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE. The funny thing is I actually can’t be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda."

Donald, arguably the best player in the NFL, winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award three times and having one Super Bowl championship, released a joint-statement with his wife, Erica, as they denounced West's quotes.

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