Nike Wanted Kanye West To ‘Just Do It’ for $4 M

Kanye West

Getty Images

During Kanye West’s Dr. Kanye West’s acceptance speech yesterday at SAIC where he received his honorary doctorate, he mentioned that his reason for leaving athletic power house, Nike, was because he wasn’t going to receive a percentage of earnings made from his kicks, merely because he’s not an athlete. (Assuming that it’s included as part of Nike’s contractual clause in its million paged contracts.) Nike, however, offered Kanye $4 M a year to stay which, we all know, he turned down for Adidas.

If you were Kanye West and Nike offered you $4 M with no residuals (especially since the UBER successful sneaker releases that probably made ten times more in revenue than Nike’s offering), would you stay?

About The Author

Hip Hop My Way

HipHopMyWay has a pulse on all things Hip Hop, and is now committed to showcasing NEW unsigned/undiscovered talent. Our mission is to give the culture of Hip Hop a reliable platform and community. We are a digital community where you can discover talent and new music from Independent Artists, Producers, Songwriters & DJ's. Vote for your favorite performers and help them win opportunities. We provide resources and tips from top industry experts to help educate our members.