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Adidas Apologizes For Bella Hadid Munich Olympics Sneaker Ad

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Sneaker giant Adidas is in the Jewish hot seat after an advertising campaign featuring Palestinian model Bella Hadid for which the company apologized for what has been seen as anti-Semitic.

The problem with the ad is that the campaign is for a retro 1972 Munich Olympics sneaker, the same Olympics where 12 Israeli athletes were taken hostage and later murdered by their captors. Hadid has been an outspoken critic of the State of Israel and the war in Gaza, so her appearance in the ad commemorating the Munich Olympics caused an uproar at the American Jewish Committee.

The AJC slammed Adidas for what its “egregious error,” saying, “For Adidas to pick a vocal anti-Israel model to recall this dark Olympics is either a massive oversight or intentionally inflammatory. Neither is acceptable.”

Adidas quickly issued an apology, saying, “We are conscious that connections have been made to tragic historical events, though these are completely unintentional and we apologize for any upset or distress caused. As a result we are revising the remainder of the campaign.”

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Kanye West Claims He’s Not Anti-Semitic In Alleged Snippet: “I Just F*cked A Jewish B*tch”

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Kanye West has been going through an interesting transformation lately. However, interesting doesn’t necessarily mean good. In fact, this transformation has been downright difficult to watch. This time last year, Ye was going on every single talk show he could and would espouse anti-semitism. It got so bad that Adidas had no choice but to drop him. Overall, there were a lot of people who dropped Ye out of their lives. That said, there are still a lot of people who are keeping him around.

For instance, Ty Dolla $ign continues to work with Kanye. They are working on a collaborative album together, and it still remains to be seen if it will ever be released. Fans are very excited for this project, and while it started being made in Italy, it is now in Saudi Arabia. Ye is making music in the desert and he has a very unique studio set up. Now, some snippets are starting to make their way to the internet. In the snippet down below, you can hear Ye address the anti-semitism concerns, albeit in the worst way possible.

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Kanye West In Saudi Arabia

“They say I’m anti-Semitic but I just f*cked a Jewish b*tch I just f*cked a Jewish b*tch,” Ye raps. These bars are extremely distasteful, especially when you consider everything that has taken place as of late. However, he does not seem to care. Instead, he is just doubling down on the attention-seeking. Only time will tell whether or not his new album even comes out at this point. He has scrapped plenty of albums in the past, and we’re sure he hasn’t done it for the last time.

Let us know what you think of the snippet, in the comments section below. Are you still rocking with Kanye, or are you done with him? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Nick Cannon Speaks On Growth After Anti-Semitic Comments

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Nick Cannon recently addressed how he went through a process of growth after anti-semitic comments he made in 2020. Moreover, he revealed his thoughts during a recent interview with AllHipHop, and said that he’s still undergoing that learning phase. For those unaware, Cannon’s comments about white people being “barbaric” and “true savages,” plus his praise of anti-semitic Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, resulted in his long-running “Wild ‘N Out” show’s cancellation for some time. However, since then, he made significant steps to rectify his wrongs, and spoke on his personal evolution.

“Man, I’m going to be super honest with you,” he began. “That process was a growth moment for me, on so many levels as a man. And I even now, we have a podcast, myself and the CEO of the ADL, Jonathan Greenblatt, called Solutions: To Hate or Not To Hate. And it’s really talking about the equation of our two communities from two different perspectives. We voice our side, or the perspective as a Black man, and then he voices his side from a Jewish man.

Nick Cannon Addresses Anti-Semitic Comments And His Growth Away From Them

Their conversation on Cannon’s comments begins around the 16:30 mark.

“Just even that alone is helpful and educational for both communities,” the TV host continued. “And again, because that’s the thing, we can sit up here and be enraged, but if we don’t engage, what are we really doing, if we can’t even learn from one another? And clearly, we all know the issues, we all know the tropes, we all know the stereotypes. It’s just about bringing people closer together. Ultimately, nobody’s monolithic, but we’re all one organism that allows this thing to keep pumping.”

Furthermore, these remarks display acknowledgement of mistakes, a continuous reevaluation, and a desire to make things better. As such, many expressed support for the father of 12 on his journey, and the last three years clearly taught him a lot. Hopefully, when it comes to other celebrities who spewed similar rhetoric to much backlash, they can make strides to see the error of their ways as well. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nick Cannon.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Nike Cuts $11M Deal With Kyrie Irving Following Anti-Semitism Accusations

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Several reports have confirmed that Nike has severed all business partnerships with NBA star Kyrie Irving, just one month following his Nike contract’s “suspension,” which stemmed from a perceived anti-Semitic video reposted by the Nets star on social media.

With Irving offering no apology for posting the video, his suspended contract with Nike was paired with a suspension from the Brooklyn Nets. Nike also decided to shelf the release of its signature shoe, the Kyrie 8.

The sides have parted ways one month after Nike suspended its relationship with the Nets star. Sports reporter Shams Charania tweeted, “Kyrie Irving is no longer a Nike athlete, Nike spokesperson says. Irving has one of the most popular signature shoes in the NBA and is now a sneaker free agent.”

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