Gap Inc. is seeking over $2 million from Kanye West in a counter lawsuit for breach of contract.
The lawsuit originated from an ongoing legal battle with real estate company Art City Center, the landlord of a Yeezy storefront.
Gap claims West modified the leased storefront without approval, violating terms of their agreement.
West had previously ended his partnership with Gap, alleging the company did not release apparel or open stores as agreed.
Gap seeks compensation for potential damages caused by West's unauthorized modifications to the premises.
The legal dispute stems from a one-year lease agreement between Gap and Art City Center, which had been extended.
Gap was paying $104,666.67 in rent per month and was not permitted to make changes to the building without approval.
Art City Center alleges that Gap owes $822k in holding damages, plus an additional $1.5 million in damages.
West announced his decision to go solo last year, with plans to connect directly with his audience without intermediaries like Gap.
Despite the legal disputes, West and Gap's partnership had initially been seen as an exciting collaboration between West’s Yeezy brand and Gap’s mass-market appeal.