Kanye believe it? Kim Kardashian’s ex is now worth over US$6 billion thanks to his Adidas Yeezy and Gap collaborations, making him the second richest African American in the US
- Kanye West may be struggling with bipolar disorder and working through a tricky divorce with Kim K, but the Gold Digger rapper definitely isn’t short on cash
- After the 22-time Grammy winner complained his net worth had been under-reported as US$1.4 billion in the press, Bloomberg has put him at US$6.6 billion
Kanye West – hip-hop superstar and “greatest artist God ever created”, according to himself – is officially one of the richest people in the US, with a new report from Bloomberg stating that he’s now worth a whopping US$6.6 billion.
He seems to be getting the last laugh after publicly blasting Forbes for apparently misreporting his wealth at US$1.4 billion last year.
The 22-time Grammy winner and failed 2020 presidential candidate also reportedly has US$122 million in cash and stock in his war chest, as well as a music catalogue worth US$110 million. According to the outlet, the rest of his assets are valued at US$1.7 billion.
Last June, West partnered with Gap for a 10-year agreement where the acclaimed rapper will be tasked to develop styles for men, women and children.
“We are excited to welcome Kanye back to the Gap family as a creative visionary, building on the aesthetic and success of his Yeezy brand and together defining a next-level retail partnership,” Gap global chief Mark Breitbard said at the announcement of the deal.