Rare Kanye West ‘F* Adidas’ Signed Album Goes Up for Auction
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A rare piece of Kanye West memorabilia is hitting the auction block, and it’s not your typical signed album. This one carries a unique message: “F*** ADIDAS.”
The album in question is Kanye’s 2010 masterpiece “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” adorned with his explicit signature directed at the sportswear giant Adidas. Moments in Time, the auction house handling the sale, is setting the bar high, entertaining offers starting at $500,000 for this extraordinary rap artifact.
A signed copy of Kanye West's 'F*** Adidas' album has hit the auction block pic.twitter.com/IsI5j192oz
— TheRecentTimes (@Recent_Times) May 27, 2024
What sets this album apart is not just Kanye’s signature but the moment it was captured on camera. In February, Kanye was spotted outside a Paris hotel with Bianca Censori, where they were greeted by a crowd of fans chanting “F*** Adidas.” This fervent support followed Kanye’s public criticism of the brand, accusing them of undermining his creative control over Yeezy sneakers.
KANYE WEST just signed an MBDTF vinyl whose a fan wrote "F*CK ADIDAS" on it!
— Ye (@ye_world_) February 28, 2024
Ye got no chill over Adidas 🔥🤣 pic.twitter.com/TyaLqo8AsO
The intensity of the moment seemed to resonate with Kanye, who seized the opportunity to amplify the crowd’s sentiment. He took a vinyl copy of “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” from a fan and boldly marked it with a black marker, immortalizing his disdain for Adidas in ink.
For the fan who received Kanye’s signature, it was the culmination of a decade-long quest to meet his idol. After waiting for three hours that day, his dedication finally paid off. The viral clip of Kanye’s defiant act led to a flood of messages and offers for the signed vinyl, making him realize the potential value of his unexpected encounter with Kanye.
Kanye’s relationship with Adidas has been tumultuous, dating back to his antisemitic rants that led the company to sever ties with him. Adidas made it clear that they do not tolerate hate speech, sparking a rift between the brand and the influential rapper.
Now, this signed album stands as a symbol of Kanye’s defiance and the passion of his fans. As it goes up for auction, it represents not only a unique piece of music history but also a bold statement in the ongoing saga of Kanye West and Adidas.
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