After Kanye West, Michigan RB Donovan Edwards courts controversy with inflammatory anti-Semitic remark
Kanye West has caught a lot of criticism from around the world for making anti-Semitic remarks. As a result, many brands have ended their relationship with the rapper. Athletes have left Donda Sports in an attempt to distance themselves from the controversy.
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards recently retweeted an anti-Semitic tweet that supported what West had said. As expected, it received the widespread condemnation it deserved:
this is not okay and donovan edwards needs to learn that it’s not okay https://t.co/IQeOHwwTM1
Action may be taken against Donovan Edwards for this and it could be necessary to set a precedent for the future. There is no cause for hate-speech or discrimination.
Edwards is a key player for Michigan and many people adore him. Following in Kanye West's footsteps might result in his career getting off track because he still has a long way to go in life. We will see what happens next in this storyline.
Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown have cut their ties with Kanye West
Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald and Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown were associated with Donda Sports, which is owned by Kanye. Following the rapper's comments, both players have cut their ties with Donda Sports. Both Donald and Brown have condemned Kanye's actions. They don't want to associate themselves with anything linked to hate and discrimination.
Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown have announced they are both leaving Donda Sports https://t.co/odlYWhm21u
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown was the president of Donda Sports. He also released a statement following the departures of Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown, however, his was of a different note. Brown stands by Kanye West and freedom of speech. See the tweet below:
#DONDA https://t.co/IkvsAlEKWU
Similar to Kanye, Antonio Brown has also been criticized by the media for his comments and behavior since his exit from the Buccaneers. The duo have good relations with each other and Brown has chosen his side.
6ix9ine extends his support to Kanye West on Andrew Tate's podcast, says he was part of the Donda 2 sessions https://t.co/oZKmyzUx8y
It will be interesting to see if Kanye reverses his position on this or digs his heels in deeper. The rapper is hemorrhaging brands and supporters right now, which has resulted in him losing his billionaire status.