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Kanye West Has No Claim To Yeezy Designs, Says Adidas. Ties Severed With Sportswear Brand.

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Is Kanye West purposely destroying his relationships with major international brands? The latest in the ‘Ye’ saga is the decision by Adidas to terminate its partnership with the ‘Jesus Walks’ rapper over antisemitic comments made in recent time

The company, in a statement said ““Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech. Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.”

The move by the sportswear company is estimated to affect its bottom line by up to €250 million ($246 million) this year alone, according to Adidas on Tuesday.

Seven years ago, Kanye kicked off his collaboration with Adidas, delivering the Adidas Yeezy to eager sneakerheads. The decision by Adidas will see the company stop producing Yeezy branded products and cancel all payments to Kanye’s companies, with immediate effect. The company further warned that Adidas is the sole owner of all design rights under the partnership agreement. This can be viewed as a warning to the rapper, should any attempt be made by his team to reproduce with a new manufacturer

This all comes after ‘Ye repeatedly attacked the Jewish community, posting on social media that, among other things, he planned to go “death con 3 on Jewish people.” This was followed by an appearance on Revolt TV’s “Drink Champs” talk show where he went on an antisemitic rant.

Since West’s repeated antisemitic remarks he has been dropped as a client by CAA while a completed documentary about the rapper from MRC has been shelved. Ties with Balenciaga have also been cut.

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Jamaica’s Beenie Man Berates T&T’s Delicacy of Choice on Major Podcast. Artiste Now Facing Backlash.

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One ‘Drink Champs’ appearance has landed internationally acclaimed dancehall artiste, Beenie Man, in hot water. The ‘Gyal Dem Sugar’ singer appeared on the popular US platform recently, after returning to the US after many years, having been previously barred from entry.

”I love Trinidad. I love Trinidad but dog don’t eat doubles. I don’t eat anything that dog don’t eat,” he told hosts Nore and DJ EFN. The duo had asked the entertainer whether he ate the Trinidad and Tobago delicacy. He went on to say that while the popular street food is nice, and he’s had it a couple times, even outlining the ‘triples’ version, he said he would not eat it because if it’s thrown to the dogs, they refuse to eat it.

Today, in a swift denouncement of an artiste that has been on many stages in T&T for decades, the people of Trinidad and Tobago have demanded an apology. On popular radio station, Vibe CT 105FM, hosts Ken Simmons and George Gonzales debated the matter, George calling for DJs to desist from playing the artiste’s music until a proper apology is received. Many callers echoed his sentiments.

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Caribbean Diaspora Leaders to Inspire Change at Disruptive Leadership Conference in Miami.

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In Miami, a Jamaican media personality is making waves. Dr. Terri-Karelle Johnson is a media personality and advocate for innovative leadership. She will host the Disruptive Leadership Conference,  which takes place from March 12th to March 14th at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center in Miami, Florida.

Under the theme “The Future of Leadership: Opportunities | Risks | Rewards,” the event will bring together leaders from the Caribbean diaspora who are making significant strides across various industries. Johnson’s dynamic approach aims to inspire attendees to cultivate their leadership potential while addressing the evolving challenges faced in various industries.

David Mullings, founder and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital

The conference features a distinguished lineup of speakers from the Caribbean and Caribbean American communities. These include Rochelle Cameron, founder of Prescient Consulting Services Limited and an international speaker; David Mullings, founder and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital, who is dedicated to creating economic opportunities in the Caribbean; Jeanne Aguet, founder of Loving Is Key, which promotes self-love and community empowerment; Marlon Hill, partner at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, specializing in corporate law and social entrepreneurship; Monique Russell, CEO of Clear Communication Solutions, who focuses on enhancing communication strategies; Julie Turney, founder of HR@Heart Consulting Inc., advocating for mental health in the workplace; Christopher Lee, a consultant specializing in cross-cultural communications and business development; Rochelle Gapere, an attorney and happiness coach, empowering individuals in personal development; Dr. Nicole Grimes, an award-winning education consultant and founder of the Carib Biz Network; Natalie Bennett, former Google Senior Product Manager who now leads Thrive Mindset LLC, focusing on STEM diversity and personal development; Naomi Garrick, CEO of Garrick Communications Ltd., specializing in personal branding and PR; Ryan Utsman, VP at UFC Gym, emphasizing passion and purpose in leadership; Sky Jarrett; and Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown, both of whom have made significant contributions in their respective fields.

The Disruptive Leadership Conference will offer engaging workshops and networking opportunities, providing actionable strategies for today’s leaders.

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