Gap is seeking over $2M from Kanye West trends now
Gap is seeking over $2million from Kanye West in order to cover costs they may incur in a lawsuit accusing them of modifying a leased Yeezy storefront without permission.
The retail giant is being sued by the commercial real estate company, Art City Center, who owns the building located in Downtown Los Angeles, for allegedly making 'numerous, significant, unapproved' changes.
Gap leased the property from April 2021 to September 2022 — which is when West abruptly terminated his partnership with the brand — and paid over $104,000 in rent per month, as per RadarOnline.
As part of their agreement, Gap was not allowed to modify the building without seeking approval from the company.
In a suit filed in October 2022, Art City Center demanded that Gap hand over $1.5million to restore the venue.
But the clothing brand insists all changes were made by West without their approval and filed a separate lawsuit in April against the rapper to cover any potential damages as well as attorneys' fees.
Gap is seeking over $2million from Kanye West in order to cover costs they may incur in a lawsuit accusing them of modifying a leased Yeezy storefront without permission; seen in 2019
The retail giant is being sued by the commercial real estate company, Art City Center, who owns the building located in Downtown Los Angeles, for allegedly making 'numerous, significant, unapproved' changes
Gap alleges that their contract with West states they are not to be held liable for 'any claims brought due to Yeezy's acts or omissions.'
'The performance of the work not only breached the Strategic Agreement, but the manner of preparing for and performing the work caused the need for the repairs and restoration alleged in the complaint,' the court filing reads.
They further suggest that West was in breach of contract by 'making and not repairing or restoring the foregoing alterations' which then 'directly and proximately caused Gap to incur expenses to repair and restore the premises.'
West signed a 10-year contract with Gap in 2020 but pulled the plug on their partnership late last year, alleging that the brand breached their agreement by not releasing apparel as planned, or opening stores.
Soon after, Yeezy Gap merchandise was pulled from shelves and online.
A letter issued by the artist's lawyers to the company was shared by West to his Instagram on September 15.
It claimed that Gap company was required to sell 40% of the Yeezy Gap merch in stores during the latter part of 2021.
But the clothing brand insists all changes were made by West without their approval and filed a separate lawsuit in April against the rapper to cover any potential damages as well as attorneys' fees; seen in 2022
The drama: West signed a 10-year contract with Gap in 2020 but pulled the plug on their partnership late last year, alleging that the brand breached their agreement by not releasing apparel
