Kanye West and Steven Smith Part Ways

Steven Smith, a renowned footwear designer instrumental in Yeezy's rise to prominence, has parted ways with Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) after an eight-year collaboration. Smith, who played a crucial role in Yeezy's success and later became the sole employee at Donda Design, a Yeezy offshoot, has now ended his professional relationship with the artist and entrepreneur 😕

Losing Smith is catastrophic for YZY ☄️

“He’s lost his mind.” “The whole of Yeezy is circling the drain and this is just part of it. He has surrounded himself with toxic, C-grade losers,” according to Smith 🤯

Kanye West's recent controversies have led to professional setbacks. His antisemitic comments in 2022 resulted in severed collaborations and Adidas terminating his contract. Recently, his ex-chief of staff alleged West's addiction to nitrous oxide

A veteran of major sportswear brands, this industrial designer is known for creating the "dad shoe" and other bold designs. Frustrated by corporate constraints in the sneaker industry, Smith found unlimited creative freedom in his partnership with Ye, allowing for unprecedented innovation 👨‍🔧

He’ll land on his feet, but I hope Ye does too.

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