Adidas cuts ties with Kanye West over anti-Semitic remarks

Kanye West's partnership with Adidas helped him become a billionaire

German sportswear giant Adidas said Tuesday it was ending its partnership with Kanye West after a series of anti-Semitic outbursts by the controversial rapper.

The German group's "delayed move" in response to the anti-Semitic comments had come after "massive public outcry heavily", the WJC said.