Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown Depart Donda Sports Following Kanye West's Antisemitic Remarks

Mar. 15, 2025

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NFL starAaron Donaldand NBA playerJaylen Browneach announced on Tuesday they have parted ways withKanye West’s Donda Sports agency following the rapper’s recentantisemitic remarks.

“We find them to be irresponsible and go against everything we believe in as a family,” the statement continued. “As parents and members of society, we felt a responsibility to send a clear message that hateful words and actions have consequences and that we must do better as human beings.”

They added, “We do not feel our beliefs, voices and actions belong anywhere near a space that misrepresents and oppresses people of any background, ethnicity or race. We’ve had the pleasure of working with many incredible people along the way and hope to continue to use our platform to uplift and support other families, children and communities through positive outreach.”

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For his part, Brown, 26, said he’s had a change of heart since tellingThe Boston Globeon Mondayhe doesn’t “condone” West’s statementsbut would remain with the agency.

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“In the past 24 hours, I’ve been able to reflect and better understand how my previous statements lack clarity in expressing my stance against recent insensitive public remarks and actions,” Brown said in a statement. “For that, I apologize. And in this, I seek to be as clear as possible. I have always, and will always, continue to stand strongly against any antisemitism, hate speech, misrepresentation, and oppressive rhetoric of any kind.

“In light of that, after sharing in conversations, I now recognize that there are times when my voice and my position can’t coexist in spaces that don’t correspond with my stance or my values. And, for that reason, I am terminating my association with Donda Sports,” he added.

“I do seek to continue providing mentorship, love and support to the incredible children, faculty and young athletes with whom I’ve been grateful to form bonds and relationships with during my time with Donda Academy.”

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Representatives for Donald and Brown did not immediately return PEOPLE’s requests for additional comment.

A few hours prior, Adidas alsoended their lucrative partnership with West, noting that the company “does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech.”

Financial analysts speculate Adidas couldlose $240 millionfrom the split, NBC News reported.

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