Adidas Launches Probe Into Misconduct Allegations Against Kanye West

Rapper Kanye West calls for a question from the crowd as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, S.C., on July 19, 2020. Randall Hill/Reuters

Adidas AG on Thursday said it has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Kanye West, after the German sporting goods maker last month ended its partnership with the rapper and fashion designer.

Adidas said it initiated the probe after receiving an anonymous letter making several allegations against the musician, who now goes by Ye.