Investors sue Adidas over Kanye West partnership

The suit accuses Adidas, the company’s former chief executive Kasper Rorsted and chief financial officer Harm Ohlmeyer of being aware of or “recklessly” disregarding false or misleading statements surrounding the partnership with Ye.

Kanye West, known as Ye (Ashley Landis/AP)

Adidas is facing a class-action lawsuit from investors who allege the company knew about offensive remarks and harmful behaviour from Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, years before ending its partnership with him.

The German sports brand cut ties with its star collaborator in late October, following Ye’s antisemitic comments on social media and in interviews.