Rapper and designer Kanye West is suing Walmart for selling high copies of Yeezy footwear.
Yes, you heard it right, the last pair of Yeezy you bought from Walmart at a cheap price or similar might not be the original piece you been wearing, so better check them out.
As per reports from TMZ, the 44 years old rapper has accused Walmart of selling the exact copy of Yeezy at a fraction of its price of $24.49 originally costing $300. So it was obvious for Adidas and Kanye to have an outburst.
Original Yeezy Foam Runner Left & duplicate on Right.
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West filed a court case against Walmart alleging that it made millions of loss to the company as customers were confused about buying the real piece or the copy version.
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According to reports, Kanye and his company Yeezy initially requested Walmart to put the product down but as the commercial giant denied it, they have now sued the company and requested a court date,
On the other hand, a spokesperson from Walmart responded by sharing,”
The product referenced in the complaint is not sold by Walmart, but rather by third-party Marketplace sellers. We take allegations like this seriously and are reviewing the claim. We will respond in court as appropriate after we have been served with the complaint.
Well, before you buy a pair of Yeezy, the original sure are comfortable and easy to wear, however, if you are on a tight budget and want to have that vibe then you can option it.
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Last modified: June 25, 2021
