Kanye West’s concerned lawyers urge outspoken rapper to end toxic online feud with Gap – days after he claimed Adidas ‘stole’ his Yeezy designs

Kanye West has been advised to end his toxic feud with clothing brand Gap after using his broad social media presence to condemn the retail giant.

Lawyers representing the unpredictable rapper and entrepreneur, who refers to himself as ‘Ye’, have stepped in following his recent online criticism of Gap and Adidas.

The German sportswear giant, responsible for manufacturing West’s Yeezy footwear and clothing since its initial launch in 2015, has been accused of designing products under the brand name without his direct involvement.

A post shared by West on Monday evening read: ‘Dear Ye, Your legal team recommends that we refrain from posting anything on Gap for another 10 days.’

West believes Adidas has taken full creative control over his Yeezy brand and stealing his designs by manufacturing footwear bearing a close resemblance to his popular Boost trainers.

But he recently hinted at an impᴀsse with his long-term collaborator in a post shared before his lawyers stepped in.

‘I could hear the joy in my teams voices today [sic],’ he wrote in the Apple notes app.

‘Adidas don’t want no more smoke. The move credit’s are rolling. This war wasn’t about money. It was about control of our families. Of our businesses. Of our story. Or our voice [sic],’ he wrote.

Last week the rapper indicated he was already unhappy with Gap, just two years after signing a 10-year deal with the company, by claiming they were holding meetings about him without his involvement.

‘I gave them the opportunity to settle this quietly,’ he posted, before promising more to come. ‘Now it’s time for Gap…. : ).’

West also reposted a comment from his friend, producer Swizz Beatz, who stood up for the controversial rapper.

After Swizz posted a pH๏τo of the shoes that West believes ripped off his Yeezy line, which included a red ‘X’ through it, Swizz wrote that it was ‘DEAD WRONG.’

‘If we let them do this to @kanyewest it will happen to us also! This man created this groundbreaking innovation and it should be respected as a creative !’ he wrote,’ adding, ‘@adidas you’re supposed to be original do the correct thing please !!!’