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Kanye West’s Allegedly Stolen YZY GAP Merch Sold At LA Pop-Up, Dov Charney Puts Them On Blast

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It’s no secret that Kanye West is making a ton of cash off of Yeezy, and allegedly, an LA pop-up recently tried to get in on some of his success. Today, a clip of Dov Charney accusing said pop-up of stealing Ye’s YZY GAP clothes and selling them for profit started to make its rounds online. In the clip, the American Apparel founder is frantic, shouting about the allegedly stolen goods until police intervene.

“This merchandise has been stolen!” he yells, “From Ye, formerly known as Kanye West!” Eventually, a law enforcement officer ushered him away from the storefront, and they exchanged a few words that can’t be made out in the clip. “On what grounds?” Charney then asks loudly, “This was stolen! Ongoing investigation?” He appeared to rally some support from onlookers.

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American Apparel Founder Goes Off Over Kanye West’s Allegedly Stolen Goods

The YZY Gap pop-up was promoted by Urban Necessities and SRGN Studios on social media earlier this week. They also boasted that every item would be on sale for $20 and be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Originally, the pop-up promised that over 60,000 items would be available for purchase. Shortly after it opened, however, it was shut down by the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities confirmed that they had received a call about possible theft in a recent conversation with Complex, also stating that there is an ongoing investigation into the pop-up.

Ye seemingly supported the theft allegations by reposting the above clip of Charney on his Instagram Story today. It remains unclear how organizers of the pop-up were able to get their hands on the merch. What do you think of an LA pop-up being accused of selling stolen YZY GAP merch? What about Dov Charney calling out the pop-up publicly for the alleged theft? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West Restocks YZY GAP Collab Items For $20 Each

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Kanye West is apparently making a lot of money off of Yeezy right now following a Super Bowl ad and a brand-new album with Ty Dolla $ign. Moreover, he recently brought back items from his YZY GAP collab on his website, selling hoodies, sweatpants, and the like for $20 each. This led to a big sales spike due to previously high-priced items getting a significant cut, so it’s natural to assume that this wouldn’t be the end of this strategy. Whether or not the Chicago creative’s extracurricular behavior and statements holds you back from copping a piece or two is a personal decision. However, it’s clearly not one that concerned a lot of fans who contributed to this success.

Furthermore, Ye’s profits from the release of Vultures, and those belonging to Ty Dolla, seem quite impressive. According to a Billboard estimate, their independent drop has resulted in almost a million in profits for them without having to give any cuts to a record label. Despite the promotional and marketing power behind the album lessening, fans still took the project to No. 1 on the publication’s albums chart. We’ll have to see just how much more success it finds in the near future.

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Kanye West Brings Back YZY GAP With A Price Cut

Both artists had pretty cut-and-dry reactions to hitting this top spot, which points to the misleading nature of this “independent” claim. While nonetheless impressive, it’s also the kind of thing that only massive artists can pull off without hurting their pockets in the long run. Although it would be great to see more artists find more freedom within their label contracts and release limitations, it seems like only artists like Kanye West have the pockets and reach to sidestep this outright. Perhaps we can start thinking not just about how artists can reach this at an individual level, but also about how they can support each other and create wider change.

Meanwhile, do you think you’ll cop some of these new (well, restocked) YZY GAP drops? Are you heading to one of their European listening parties this week? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Kanye West.

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Kanye West Lawsuit From Former Yeezy Employee Might Resolve Soon: Report

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Kanye West is no stranger to legal trouble of all shapes and sizes, and he actually has a couple of suits against him on the table. One of these is last year’s filing from former Yeezy employe Maya Stewart, who moved against him, Yeezy, and Gap for alleged labor exploitation, wrongful termination, and lack of proper compensation. She claimed she worked 80-hour weeks, sometimes 21 hours in a day, received a pay cut when she complained of shortened breaks and unjust pay, and wasn’t compensated for essential elements of the position she had to get herself. Now, though, Radar Online reports that this may resolve soon.

Moreover, all three parties reportedly outlined a settlement agreement, went to mediation in January of this year, and welcomed a new proposal. Maya Stewart allegedly has a motion to dismiss this case with Kanye West, although details of their common ground are unclear at press time. Both brands hired her in 2021 as their Accessories Developer, but they ended their partnership in 2022. Gap cited no wrongdoings and placed responsibility of Stewart on Yeezy and Ye. This added to other motions against the Chicago artist for both similar or unrelated reasons.

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Kanye West Moves Closer To Settlement With Former Yeezy Employee

Meanwhile, we’re sure that this is of little interest to him right now, considering all his recent movement and antics. With three Vultures volumes reportedly on the way with Ty Dolla $ign, the 46-year-old wants to re-enter public favor with a big splash. Of course, maybe these albums never come out, which would be unsurprising given Kanye West’s faulty track record with promised releases. Still, many fans hope that this won’t just land on digital streaming platforms, but will be a sort of comeback for him.

Whether that will be the case is unclear, but at least the “Back To Me” spitter might heal an old wound soon. For example, Kanye West reposted Jay-Z’s viral 2024 Grammys acceptance speech, one that called out the industry for not recognizing Black artists. Is this a sign that The Throne might take a seat, or just a fleeting acknowledgement? To find out, stay up to date on HNHH.

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