Who DIDN’T see this coming from a mile away?
Shopify has officially shut down Kanye West’s Yeezy store, just hours after the rapper aired a low-budget Super Bowl commercial for the second year in a row. While the company has not released a full statement, sources suggest this decision stems from a combination of Kanye’s past inflammatory remarks and the products being sold on his platform.
The tipping point appears to be a shirt featuring a swastika listed on the Yeezy store, which sparked intense backlash. Over the past year, Ye has made repeated antisemitic and racially charged statements across social media, but while platforms like X (formerly Twitter) have refused to ban him, Shopify has now taken a definitive stance by cutting business ties entirely.
Yeezy.com Gets Shutdown By Shopify
Ye’s online store https://t.co/suMEMQcB02 has been taken down by Shopify? pic.twitter.com/GJ7qUUIBym
— RapTV (@Rap) February 11, 2025
Ye’s continued controversial behavior has led to a growing list of public figures distancing themselves. In the wake of his latest rants, Elon Musk, Travis Scott, and Tyler, The Creator have all unfollowed him. Shopify’s move marks the first major corporate rejection of Ye in 2025, coming at a significant financial loss—especially after he reportedly spent $7 million on his latest Super Bowl ad.
As the debate over free speech vs. corporate responsibility rages on, Ye’s business ventures face an uncertain future. Will other brands follow Shopify’s lead, or will Kanye continue to find ways to operate on his own terms?
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
