Mike Tyson Accuses Supreme of Breach Over Palestinian Flag Hoodie

Former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson has accused the clothing brand Supreme of breaching its contract over a hoodie design, Rolling Stone reported. The article of clothing was pulled from retail stores after users on social media noticed the Palestinian flag included within the graphics on the garment. [1][2][4]

According to Rolling Stone, the hoodie was originally unveiled as part of a apparel collection created in collaboration with designer Martine Rose. Attention centered on the Palestinian flag inclusion after streetwear blogs highlighted the specific design reference when the collection was introduced. [1][2]

Representatives for Mike Tyson stated that Supreme altered the approved design without authorization, Rolling Stone reported. The legal team for the boxer addressed claims that he personally requested the brand to pull the hoodie from the Martine Rose collaboration following the public release. [1][2]

Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2024 and held the undisputed world heavyweight championship title between 1987 and 1990. A hoodie is a style of sweatshirt or jacket featuring a built in hood designed to cover the head and neck. [4][5]