That's a substantive question, D! Really, what the fuck is the matter with Ye (the not-so-great artist formerly known as Kanye West)? His antics these past years have been atrocious - at best. West's social media fanbase has paved the way for his narcissism because, since joining Twitter, West has racked up nearly 10 million followers. I would say that most of the so-called fans are probably following him just for his ridiculous rants, but that is no reason to follow an ignoramus like West. But, his fanbase is not alone in the culpability of giving West a break. The bulk of the shame goes to retail powerhouse Adidas who merely states that their business relationship with West is "under review." Their response about cutting ties with West is all of bullshit based. Adidas, you know what West has said and done and how he has been subversive . . . so, why are you still giving him a get-out-of-jail card? Adidas, you really need to hurry up and cut ties with this odious person. What more proof do you need, Adidas, to rid yourself of such a negative alliance; your current stance is kind of defeatist. West has not only bashed slaves by saying that slavery was a choice, but he has walloped modern-day movements such as Black Lives Matter by antagonistically wearing the provacative "White Lives Matter" shirts. 
West has also created a lot of controversy and indignation amoung the philosemitism idealogues and Jewish community with his antisemeitc fulminations. Surely a company like Adidas can do better by partnering up with a more "woke" celebrity. Is this negativity really the kind of promotion and history Adidas wants to create for itself? And shame on anyone who stands behind the idea that West's mental health is the cause for his cynical rants and exploits. Mental health does not work like this. For the most part, mental health affects a person in such a manner that he usually just becomes diffident and introverted. Mental health issues do not obstruct a person in such a manner that he becomes outspoken and cruel en masse like West has done. As a counselor, I am not saying that West's battle with bipolar disorder is not real, but I am saying that he needs to acquiesce that he has a mental ailment and get the rest and help required for proper management of said disease. And, Ye, man, stop being so cruel to others and start utilizing some long-overdue self-respect. No one can make you out to be a joke; you have done that . . . all . . . by . . . yourself.
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