Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West‘s Yeezy Boost V2 collaborations might be doing more harm than good upon release. Social media has started to erupt with people upset at Ye for insulting the Muslims’ Islamic religion over his decision to name the kicks Israfil.
Kanye West’s ‘Israfil’ Sneakers Upset Fans
Tensions initially started to stir after Adidas Originals announced Ye’s new sneaker release plans. The popular brand revealed the kicks would officially arrive this Saturday in select parts of the world and stores.
“YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 ISRAFIL. AVAILABLE AUGUST 22 IN ASIA PACIFIC, EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA AT https://a.did.as/6012GcgwY, ON THE ADIDAS APP IN SELECT COUNTRIES, AND IN SELECT ADIDAS STORES.” -Adidas Originals’ Twitter
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It didn’t take long before people lit up Adidas Originals’ Twitter page with backlash over the kicks. Notably, people took offense to Kanye insulting Muslims.
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According to reports, the sneakers have direct connections to the Islamic faith.
His Yeezy Boost 350 V2 collaborations are named Israfil and Asriel. Israfil is one of four archangels in Islam. Another is Azrael, the angel of death. But fans have slammed Kanye, 43, who last year released a gospel album called Jesus is King. (The Sun)
Before You Go
Outside of causing drama, Kanye recently shared some footage of himself living his best life going down a massive slide.
“slow motion slide boy 💂♂️⛷🪁” -Kanye West’s Twitter
The potential future president also shared a tweet promoting his “Kanye 2020 Vision” political message.
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