Kanye West May Not Be a Billionaire but His Nike Air Yeezy 1 ‘Prototype’ Are Made for the Rich

Published 04/13/2023, 12:00 PM EDT

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Kanye West is a revolutionary individual. The ‘Flashing Lights’ hitmaker has always raised the bar high with his creative excellence in every industry he has stepped foot in. While the rapper might be socially unacceptable among the masses, one can not deny the fact that he is creatively incredible. We are no strangers to the legacy Ye left behind in the world of fashion. Be it with his impeccable fashion sense or his immaculate designs, Ye has always left the fans in awe. Even though West might have lost his deal with Adidas, one of his Yeezy design shoes is still amongst the most expensive pair there is.

The former partnership between Kanye West and Adidas was one of the most successful celebrity brand deals in the history of Adidas. Throughout their contract, West and Adidas brought a revolution in the world of shoes. Furthermore, Yeezy became an incredibly popular shoe among the masses. Ye even attained his billionaire status because of the profitable partnership. While he is no longer a billionaire now, Nike Air Yeezy 1 ‘Prototype’ is surely for the rich, with a listing price of $1.8 million. Meanwhile, the shoes even have a peculiar backstory behind them.

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The Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototype was one of the most lucrative shoe designs by Ye. Interestingly, it was also the first time the ‘Heartless’ star collaborated with Nike. Interestingly, West wore the incredible sneaker pair while he officially announced his Yeezy shoe line. Furthermore, the rapper even performed his most popular song, ‘Stronger’ at the Grammy’s wearing the Nike Air Yeezy.

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Not long ago, this Yeezy pair even became the world’s most expensive shoe. However, the Solid Gold OVO x Air Jordans currently holds the position with a price of nearly $2 million. Meanwhile, after his fallout with Adidas, sources revealed West is planning to build a new brand with his wife Bianca Censori.

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Did Adidas receive an offer for the remaining Yeezy pairs designed by Kanye West?

The fallout between Adidas and Kanye West took a toll on both parties. While West lost his billionaire status, the shoe-making company went through massive losses. Shocking as it sounds, Adidas nearly has $1.3 billion of unsold Yeezy stock.

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Not long ago, Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden revealed how they plan to continue selling the products without the Yeezy tag. However, CNN reported that Adidas has nearly received 500 offers from multiple brands for the remaining Yeezy products. As of late, there is no confirmation of what the brand plans to do.

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Introducing Hamza Qazi, a Hollywood and Anime News writer at Netflix Junkie. Hamza's love affair with anime began early in his life when he fell in love with Naruto, which sparked his interest in reporting. He began channelizing his inner reporter by writing for his school magazine and later for a college magazine.

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