T.J. Maxx has one more ex.
The chain of discount outlets joined the list of retailers distancing themselves from Ye in the aftermath of numerous anti-Semitic comments made by the artist this month.
“At TJX we do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or hate of any kind,” store operator TJX Cos. said in a statement to the Daily News. “We have instructed our buying teams not to purchase this merchandise for sale in any of our stores globally.”
The Gap and Foot Locker said Tuesday they would no longer work with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and his Yeezy apparel brand.
Ye began a campaign of anti-Jewish sentiment on Oct. 8 when he threatened to go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE.”
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That remark was followed by several interviews in which he further expressed intolerance toward Jewish people.
Adidas, which distributed his top-selling sneakers, announced amid immense pressure Tuesday that it would no longer work with the 45-year-old performer. That came after he challenged the Germany-based company to take action against him.
“I can literally say anti-Semitic things, and Adidas can’t drop me,” he claimed. Now what?
French design house Balenciaga said last week it was done with Ye. Forbes reported Tuesday that fallout from Ye’s comments has cost him his status as a billionaire.
Brian Niemietz
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