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Mike Tyson Sues Supreme Over Alleged Unauthorized Palestine Flag Inclusion
Former world boxing champion Mike Tyson is suing the streetwear brand Supreme for allegedly replacing the Israeli flag with a Palestinian flag on a collaborative jacket design without his consent. The lawsuit, filed in connection with a planned Fall 2026 collection, claims the unauthorized alteration was a blatant breach of contract that dragged Tyson into an international political dispute against his will.
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What happened
- 01Mike Tyson is suing Supreme for replacing the Israeli flag with a Palestinian flag on a collaborative jacket design without his consent.
- 02The lawsuit alleges the unauthorized design change was a blatant breach of contract that dragged Tyson into a political dispute.
- 03The collaboration with designer Martin Rose aimed to re-release an iconic 1980s jacket featuring Tyson surrounded by various national flags.
- 04Tyson's lawyers state he agreed to the project on the sole condition that it would replicate the original design containing the Israeli flag.
- 05Tyson's representatives emphasized his past support for the Jewish community and his participation in a fundraiser for the IDF.
- 06Supreme has canceled the planned release of the controversial jacket and removed it from its Fall 2026 collection.
The dispute centers on a collaboration between Supreme, London-based designer Martin Rose, and Tyson, which aimed to re-release an iconic 1980s jacket design from Tyson's prime. The original historical design featured an illustration of Tyson surrounded by various national flags, including those of Israel and the United States. Tyson's lawyers argue that he agreed to the project on the sole condition that it would replicate this original design.
According to the lawsuit, the Israeli flag was replaced with the Palestinian flag in the revised version designed by Rose without Tyson's knowledge or approval. Tyson's representatives stated that the boxer is taking legal action to protect his reputation and rights, noting his past support for the Jewish community and participation in a fundraiser for the IDF. In response to the controversy, Supreme has canceled the launch of the collaborative jacket and removed it from its collection.
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