Despite the criticism, West seems resolute in advancing the Yeezy brand. The announcement of potential brick-and-mortar stores suggests that he is undeterred by the public outcry and remains determined to forge ahead with his business ventures.

Kanye West's Yeezy website has been shut down after he was selling a swastika T-shirt, which Shopify says "violated our terms." The rapper landed a bizarre Super Bowl ad in several local markets, which sent people to his website.

Shopify, the Ottawa-headquartered e-commerce platform, has taken down Kanye West's merchandise website, which had been selling a $30 T-shirt emblazoned with a swastika since the weekend.