“Everybody Copying Yeezy” &#8211; Fans Call Out $170 Million Worth NBA Star’s Shoes as a Rip-off of Kanye West’s

Kanye West [http://flixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west/] is not only an American
rapper who has influenced the music industry with his great music. But he is
also a designer who has established himself as a mogul in the fashion industry.
Although surrounded by controversies, Ye has undoubtedly impressed not only
common people but also celebrities. Recently, a star NBA player was seen wearing
Yeezy-like shoes which made fans angry.

Yeezy, despite passing through massive tie-ups and breakups, is still a
fan-favorite brand. After the company’s dispute with Adidas, Ye decided to
uplift his brand with a lot of new inventions. He even started hiring people for
his mission. On the other hand, an NBA player, Dwyane Wade, appeared in stylish
white shoes. Although the player was not wearing Yeezy, fans called out Wade for
wearing a copy of the brand.

> Thoughts on @DwyaneWade [https://twitter.com/DwyaneWade?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]’s
> new shoe 👀 pic.twitter.com/eaMMsIYAmA [https://t.co/eaMMsIYAmA]
> 
> — Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) September 5, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/nicekicks/status/1699138402526924924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Over his several-year-long career, the former American professional basketball
player has collected numerous accolades. He has proven to be one of the
strongest and smartest players in his field. The player also has a huge fan
following all over the world. However, the loyal Kanye West fans, despite their
love for Wade, did not like it when another company copied the Yeezy shoe
design.

ALSO READ: Amidst the Big Adidas Yeezy Sale, the Sportswear Giant Accused Kanye
West of Mishandling a Whopping Amount of $75 Million
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-amidst-the-big-adidas-yzy-sale-the-sportswear-giant-accused-kanye-west-of-mishandling-a-whopping-amount-of-seventy-five-million/]

The 41-year-old player owns Way of Wade a stem of Li-Ning. This marked another
professional success for this athlete. However, it did not leave fans happy to
see the uncanny resemblance of Ye’s design to Wade’s shoes. Therefore, they
openly expressed their views on the internet.


FANS CALL OUT THE NBA PLAYER FOR COPYING KANYE WEST-OWNED YEEZY’S DESIGN

With several collaborations with different brands, Yeezy certainly made Ye
billions. However, because of the ‘Donda’ creator’s controversial remarks, it
took a fall, leaving everyone questioning if Ye was still a billionaire
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-is-kanye-west-still-a-billionaire/].
Nevertheless, it seems other brands can not resist imitating the iconic Yeezy
designs as fans point out. “Everybody copying Yeezy in one form or another,”
said one of the users, while others cited examples of Yeezy shoes, too.

> Everybody copying Yeezy in one form or another https://t.co/NloMvdZoQd
> [https://t.co/NloMvdZoQd]
> 
> — Po$ta (@iamnotposta) September 5, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/iamnotposta/status/1699180537129128062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Yeezy Knit Inspo https://t.co/nLRF4dy0Ds [https://t.co/nLRF4dy0Ds]
> pic.twitter.com/PDumsE7ZUE [https://t.co/PDumsE7ZUE]
> 
> — Lord Zange Aphoswe 🙏🏿 (@Mzo_honcho) September 6, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/Mzo_honcho/status/1699273941972402668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> the yeezy influence https://t.co/6JmcO9KwGo [https://t.co/6JmcO9KwGo]
> 
> — . (@goatmiad) September 6, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/goatmiad/status/1699244181024092441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> When YE started people called him names and mocked him, now they all copying
> lol https://t.co/HUX6YLovIW [https://t.co/HUX6YLovIW]
> 
> — GREGORIO (@iam_realSouza1) September 6, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/iam_realSouza1/status/1699227084575449540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



A handful of fans pointed out that no matter what people’s perception was of the
Chicago rapper, they could not overlook his influence in the fashion world and
expressed their love for their favorite rapper.

> Love him or hate him you see Ye’s influence on fashion everywhere
> https://t.co/xTNNkNUjmq [https://t.co/xTNNkNUjmq]
> 
> — SHAD (@rja916) September 6, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/rja916/status/1699245267110043857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Kanye the blueprint for everything. https://t.co/CscBwGFcTy
> [https://t.co/CscBwGFcTy]
> 
> — stoic (@ShoeGasm_Nando) September 5, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/ShoeGasm_Nando/status/1699208748139499858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



People also accused Wade of trying to be like Ye.

> Niggas wanna be Kanye so bad https://t.co/OL5Ui7DqZQ [https://t.co/OL5Ui7DqZQ]
> 
> — 🧘🏾‍♂️🪷 (@manahtq) September 5, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/manahtq/status/1699207464858661114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> He thinks he’s Kanye https://t.co/79do1hq2a3 [https://t.co/79do1hq2a3]
> 
> — Brother Mouzone’s Protege (@_Derrt) September 6, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/_Derrt/status/1699253832805421230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Lol he thinks he's Kanye https://t.co/FowhSaMVbs [https://t.co/FowhSaMVbs]
> pic.twitter.com/GXDf3HsyzV [https://t.co/GXDf3HsyzV]
> 
> — Orapeleng (@thunderingG) September 6, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/thunderingG/status/1699283779943100543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Fans fiercely defended the Yeezy owner. However, some fans showed their
admiration for these shoes as well. Nevertheless, the majority of the fandom
said these shoes have Ye’s blueprint all over it.

ALSO READ: Months After the Controversial Fallout, Fans Suggest Adidas Bizarre
Things They Can Do With 1.3 Billion Worth of Unsold Kanye West Yeezys
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-months-after-the-controversial-fallout-fans-suggest-adidas-bizarre-things-they-can-do-with-1-3-billion-worth-of-unsold-kanye-west-yeezys/]

What do you think about Dwyane Wade’s shoes? Do you also think they are the copy
of Yeezy? Tell us in the comments below.

Neha Chande

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<p><strong><a href="http://flixjunkie.com/tag/kanye-west/">Kanye West</a> is not only an American rapper</strong> who has influenced the music industry with his great music. But he is also a designer who has established himself as a mogul in the fashion industry. Although surrounded by controversies, Ye has undoubtedly impressed not only common people but also celebrities. Recently, <strong>a star NBA player was seen wearing Yeezy-like shoes which made fans angry</strong>.</p>
<p>Yeezy, despite passing through massive tie-ups and breakups, is still a fan-favorite brand. After the company&#8217;s dispute with Adidas, Ye decided to uplift his brand with a lot of new inventions. He even started hiring people for his mission. On the other hand, <strong>an NBA player, Dwyane Wade, appeared in stylish white shoes</strong>. Although the player was not wearing Yeezy, fans called out Wade for wearing a copy of the brand.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thoughts on <a href="https://twitter.com/DwyaneWade?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DwyaneWade</a>’s new shoe 👀 <a href="https://t.co/eaMMsIYAmA">pic.twitter.com/eaMMsIYAmA</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicekicks/status/1699138402526924924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>Over his several-year-long career, the former American professional basketball player has collected numerous accolades. He has proven to be one of the strongest and smartest players in his field. The player also has a huge fan following all over the world. However, <strong>the loyal Kanye West fans, despite their love for Wade, did not like it when another company copied the Yeezy shoe design</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-amidst-the-big-adidas-yzy-sale-the-sportswear-giant-accused-kanye-west-of-mishandling-a-whopping-amount-of-seventy-five-million/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amidst the Big Adidas Yeezy Sale, the Sportswear Giant Accused Kanye West of Mishandling a Whopping Amount of $75 Million</a></p>
<p>The 41-year-old player owns Way of Wade a stem of Li-Ning. This marked another professional success for this athlete. However, it did not leave fans happy to see the uncanny resemblance of Ye&#8217;s design to Wade&#8217;s shoes. Therefore, they openly expressed their views on the internet.</p>
<h2>Fans call out the NBA player for copying Kanye West-owned Yeezy&#8217;s design</h2>
<p>With several collaborations with different brands, Yeezy certainly made Ye billions. However, because of the &#8216;Donda&#8217; creator&#8217;s controversial remarks, it took a fall, leaving everyone questioning <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-is-kanye-west-still-a-billionaire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">if Ye was still a billionaire</a>. Nevertheless, it seems other brands can not resist imitating the iconic Yeezy designs as fans point out. &#8220;<em>Everybody copying Yeezy in one form or another</em>,&#8221; said one of the users, while others cited examples of Yeezy shoes, too.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everybody copying Yeezy in one form or another <a href="https://t.co/NloMvdZoQd">https://t.co/NloMvdZoQd</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Po$ta (@iamnotposta) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamnotposta/status/1699180537129128062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yeezy Knit Inspo <a href="https://t.co/nLRF4dy0Ds">https://t.co/nLRF4dy0Ds</a> <a href="https://t.co/PDumsE7ZUE">pic.twitter.com/PDumsE7ZUE</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Lord Zange Aphoswe 🙏🏿 (@Mzo_honcho) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mzo_honcho/status/1699273941972402668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">the yeezy influence <a href="https://t.co/6JmcO9KwGo">https://t.co/6JmcO9KwGo</a></p>
<p>&mdash; . (@goatmiad) <a href="https://twitter.com/goatmiad/status/1699244181024092441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">When YE started people called him names and mocked him, now they all copying lol <a href="https://t.co/HUX6YLovIW">https://t.co/HUX6YLovIW</a></p>
<p>&mdash; GREGORIO (@iam_realSouza1) <a href="https://twitter.com/iam_realSouza1/status/1699227084575449540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>A handful of fans pointed out that <strong>no matter what people&#8217;s perception was of the Chicago rapper, they could not overlook his influence in the fashion world</strong> and expressed their love for their favorite rapper.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Love him or hate him you see Ye’s influence on fashion everywhere <a href="https://t.co/xTNNkNUjmq">https://t.co/xTNNkNUjmq</a></p>
<p>&mdash; SHAD (@rja916) <a href="https://twitter.com/rja916/status/1699245267110043857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kanye the blueprint for everything. <a href="https://t.co/CscBwGFcTy">https://t.co/CscBwGFcTy</a></p>
<p>&mdash; stoic (@ShoeGasm_Nando) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShoeGasm_Nando/status/1699208748139499858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>People also <strong>accused Wade of trying to be like Ye</strong>.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Niggas wanna be Kanye so bad <a href="https://t.co/OL5Ui7DqZQ">https://t.co/OL5Ui7DqZQ</a></p>
<p>&mdash; 🧘🏾‍♂️🪷 (@manahtq) <a href="https://twitter.com/manahtq/status/1699207464858661114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">He thinks he’s Kanye <a href="https://t.co/79do1hq2a3">https://t.co/79do1hq2a3</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Brother Mouzone’s Protege (@_Derrt) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Derrt/status/1699253832805421230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lol he thinks he&#39;s Kanye <a href="https://t.co/FowhSaMVbs">https://t.co/FowhSaMVbs</a> <a href="https://t.co/GXDf3HsyzV">pic.twitter.com/GXDf3HsyzV</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Orapeleng (@thunderingG) <a href="https://twitter.com/thunderingG/status/1699283779943100543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>Fans fiercely defended the Yeezy owner. However, some fans showed their admiration for these shoes as well. Nevertheless, the majority of the fandom said these shoes have Ye&#8217;s blueprint all over it.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-months-after-the-controversial-fallout-fans-suggest-adidas-bizarre-things-they-can-do-with-1-3-billion-worth-of-unsold-kanye-west-yeezys/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Months After the Controversial Fallout, Fans Suggest Adidas Bizarre Things They Can Do With 1.3 Billion Worth of Unsold Kanye West Yeezys</a></p>
<p>What do you think about Dwyane Wade&#8217;s shoes? Do you also think they are the copy of Yeezy? Tell us in the comments below.</p>


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