Gap Files $2 Million Lawsuit Against Ye Over Failed Yeezy Collaboration

In a legal battle stemming from their unsuccessful collaboration, Gap has taken legal action against Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), seeking a monetary claim of $2 million USD. The lawsuit centers around the failed YEEZY Gap project and the alleged unauthorized modifications made to a leased property in Los Angeles.

According to court documents obtained by the New York Post, Gap filed the lawsuit last month, citing damages caused to the rented property. Art City Center, the owner of the building leased to Gap, is seeking compensation for alterations made without Gap's participation or approval. These alterations include the installation of an exterior ramp and tunnel, removal of ceiling lights, construction of a wall, and the elimination of three bathrooms.

Gap firmly denies any responsibility for these modifications and places the blame squarely on Ye. The lawsuit claims that the alterations breached the strategic agreement between Gap and Ye, resulting in expenses incurred by Gap to repair and restore the premises.

The legal dispute sheds light on the complexities and potential disagreements surrounding the collaboration between Gap and Ye's YEEZY clothing line. It raises important questions about the extent of creative control and contractual obligations between the two parties.

The collaboration between Gap and Ye was highly anticipated when it was announced in 2020. However, it was cut short last fall due to controversy surrounding anti-Semitic remarks made by the rapper. As of now, Ye has not responded to the lawsuit, leaving the resolution of the legal proceedings between Gap and the artist uncertain.