Kanye West Defends Yeezy Gap 'Trash Bag' Display Amid Criticism
Kanye West is making no apologies for his designs.
The fashion designer has come under fire for selling his Yeezy Gap collection out of what appear to be large trash bags. Social media users criticized the display as insensitive and thought that he was mocking homeless people.
Amid the controversy, Ye appeared live on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” from the Gap store in New York’s Times Square where he addressed the criticism surrounding his Yeezy Gap presentation.
“Look, man, I’m an innovator and I’m not here to sit up and apologize about my ideas,” Ye said. “That’s exactly what the media tries to do, make us apologize for any idea that doesn’t fall under exactly the way they want us to think.”
He went on to say that people shouldn’t “clown” creators or innovators because that will only stifle their creativity. He also clarified that the Yeezy Gap merchandise is being stuffed into construction bags and not trash bags.
“This is not a joke. This is not a game. This is not just some celebrity collaboration. This is my life,” he added. “I’m fighting for a position to be able to change clothing and bring the best design to the people.”