The controversial rapper and self-described genius Kanye West has joined the ranks of the billionaires, but regrettably not in the manner he had planned. Even though he may have achieved financial success in the past, recent errors and unlucky events have caused his net worth to drastically decline.
The massive decline in Kanye West’s net wealth, from $2 billion to $400 million. According to Forbes, nearly half of all millionaires worldwide are now poorer than they were a year ago. Kanye West, the one and only, has joined this unfortunate company. Ye was once content and pleased to be included in Forbes’ list of billionaires, but he has since lost an incredible $1.6 billion in net worth, reducing his total to a pitiful $400 million.
Adidas fashion deal: The onset of Kanye’s financial ruin
It’s quite the contrast from the days when he had an impressive $2 billion in net wealth. So what took place? His contract with Adidas for clothing served as the catalyst. The collaboration was extremely profitable for Kanye and assisted him in building a wealth over time. However, Adidas eventually severed relations with him due to his propensity for uttering divisive remarks and igniting controversy. Ye’s financial situation became precarious as a result, and his fortune began to rapidly decrease.
Any scope of revival?
But the issues persisted. Despite having a successful music career, Kanye hasn’t had a genuinely successful album in terms of sales for a while. His most recent record, “Donda 2,” was only available on Stem Player, but it doesn’t seem to have sold well. And to make things worse, he is also dealing with escalating legal issues. He is required by law to pay $200,000 in child support for his four children by his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, and he is the target of several cases brought by former workers who allege they were not paid what they were entitled to.