Kanye West Plans To Build Massive Yeezy "Sample Lab" In Wyoming

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Kanye is looking for some homegrown manufacturing.

Kanye West's Yeezy brand is as big as its ever been and every single day, he is devising ways to expand his business. For the last few years, West has been obsessed with Wyoming and has been looking at ways to bring jobs to his new favorite state. In a brand new report, it has been revealed that Ye is trying to build his very own Adidas Yeezy "Sample Lab" in Cody, Wyoming.

The report states that he is looking to overhaul an 11,300 square foot warehouse and would be looking to hire between 10 to 20 people. This state of the art property is owned by a nonprofit called Cody Forward and its CEO, James Klessman, is incredibly excited about the opportunity West has presented.

Kanye West Plans To Build Massive Yeezy "Sample Lab" In Wyoming
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“You have buildings in New York that have more people than our town has. To have a company like this in our community will make a significant impact. It’s going to be a very positive thing from an employment standpoint,” Klessman said via WWD, “I think there are conversations about that. That’s certainly something that is on their mind. It will take some very sharp pencils to make that work, because we’re not exactly on a major thoroughfare.”

It's unclear what West will be producing in this facility although we can imagine it will certainly help stimulate the economy of such a small town.

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.