Blaze Media controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Black Rifle Coffee Company denies sponsoring or having a relationship with Kyle Rittenhouse
Company response
After a social media photo showed Kyle Rittenhouse wearing a shirt bearing the company logo, Black Rifle Coffee Company stated that it did not sponsor him and had no relationship with him. The company also clarified that its sponsorship of Blaze Media was continuing.
After a company-logo shirt worn by Kyle Rittenhouse appeared in a social media photo, Black Rifle Coffee Company stated that it did not sponsor him and had no relationship with him. The company also clarified that its sponsorship of Blaze Media was continuing.
Company response
Clarification — Black Rifle Coffee Company
After clarifying the company’s continuing sponsorship of Blaze Media, she added: “Our concern is that use of the discount code in the post did not reflect our values.
Source excerpt
The company did, however, officially state that it does not sponsor and does not have any direct connection with Rittenhouse, who was released Friday after supporters raised his $2 million bail.
After clarifying the company’s continuing sponsorship of Blaze Media, she added: “Our concern is that use of the discount code in the post did not reflect our values.