Kanye West accused of disrespecting Islam

24th August: US rapper Kanye West is accused of disrespecting Islam.

According to reports, Kanye West has upset the Muslim community after naming his new Yeezy Boost sneakers after the faith’s archangels of music and death.

Cover Media reports say that the rapper has been accused of “disrespecting Islam” by unveiling his new line – the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Israfil and Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Asriel.

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“Very disrespectful,” one Twitter user wrote. “Adidas is disrespecting Islam. Israfil is one of the four angels in Islam. Shame on @adidasoriginals and @kanyewest,” while another added: “Dear @Adidas I am gonna STOP buying and using your products if those Kanye West’s newest shoes’ names aren’t changed because IT DOES NOT RESPECT Islam (sic).”

A petition has been launched calling for Adidas bosses to change the name of the shoes.

YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 ISRAFIL. AVAILABLE AUGUST 22 IN ASIA PACIFIC, EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA AT https://t.co/SNOmpVaWg8, ON THE ADIDAS APP IN SELECT COUNTRIES, AND IN SELECT ADIDAS STORES. pic.twitter.com/TqUvKf2ion

— adidas Originals (@adidasoriginals) August 17, 2020

“Until further notice, we request all Muslims to boycott Adidas products, cease all sale of Adidas products by any Muslim owned 3rd party retail shops until Adidas ceases the production of this commodity,” the petition reads.

The sneaker launch comes amid the rap star’s unlikely run for the White House – Kanye plans to challenge current U.S. leader Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden for America’s top office in November.

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