Kanye West net worth: How much is Kanye West worth? 

Kanye West net worth, especially in the former years, made him one of the richest self-made black people in history. His admirable prowess carved him a name even before becoming a rapper. West is considered a legendary icon in the world of hip-hop.

Kanye West net worth is currently at $500 million. He reportedly earns up to $80 million yearly from his fashion apparel, merchandise, music, royalties, etc. Besides, the notorious American record producer holds many titles from songwriter, singer, actor and film producer, rapper, businessperson and screenwriter, all of which make up the net worth of Kanye West. Read on to learn more about his career and how he made his earnings.

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Kanye West profile summary

Name	Kanye Omari West
Date of birth	8th June 1977
Place of birth	Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Parents	Donda West, Ray West
Ethnicity	Black
Nationality	American
Education	Chicago State University
Religion	Christian
Occupation	Record producer, songwriter, singer, actor, film producer, rapper, businessperson, screenwriter, fashion designer
Years active	1996-present
Net worth	$500 million
Marital status	Kim Kardashian (m. 2014-2022) Bianca Censori  (m. 2023-present)
Children	North West, Saint West, Chicago West, Psalm West
Net worth	$500 million

What is Kanye West’s net worth? 

Music, royalties and various partnerships compose most of Kanye West’s net worth of $500 million. He gained fame in 2004 and has sold 160 million albums and singles ever since. Adidas announced its partnership with the renowned artist in 2013, and he made revenue on every purchase. However, the end of his collaboration with Adidas cut away a whopping $1.5 billion of Ye’s net worth, which once stood at $2.5 billion. 

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Early life and career beginnings 

Kanye Omari West was born on June 8th 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. as the only child to Donda and Ray West. After his parent’s divorce, he moved to Chicago with his mother. Afterwards, the notable musician met and was mentored by producer No I.D. towards his musical curiosity. In 1997, Ye received a scholarship to an art school but transferred to another University to study English. Eventually, he dropped out to pursue his passion for hip-hop.

Rise to fame 

Upon dropping out, Kanye began his career by making beats for local artists and joined Roc-A-Fella Records. While there, he worked with established artists such as Janet Jackson, Ludacris and Alicia Keys. The eminent producer’s work on Jay-Z’s album The Blueprint further boosted his reputation in the music industry. Shortly after, West signed a record deal with Roc-A-Fella and released his debut album, The College Dropout, which earned him 10 Grammy Awards nominations.

Music career 

Thanks to the massive success of Kanye’s debut album, he released over ten albums. Some of them are titled Late Registration (2005), Graduation (2007), 808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), Yeezus (2013), The Life of Pablo (2016), Ye(2018), ), Jesus is King(2019), and Donda(2021). Also, the respectable rapper has had several collaboration albums, including Watch the Throne (2011) and Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Kid Cudi. 

Yeezy 

West had always had a knack for fashion. Therefore, it did not come as a shocker when he ventured into fashion. He struck a deal with Nike and launched Air Yeezy sneakers in 2009. Furthermore, the beloved fashion designer partnered with Adidas in 2013 and released Adidas Yeezy Boosts after much anticipation. Kanye signed a long-term contract in 2016, earning royalties through Adidas, which boosted Yeezy’s net worth.

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How much royalty does Kanye get from Adidas? 

Thanks to his contract with Adidas, West used to earn a 10% royalty on revenues from Adidas. The hip-hop superstar also earns high royalties for merchandise sold through his website YeezySupply.com. Nonetheless, his deal was cut short by his anti-Semitism beliefs which Adidas does not support. His actions negatively impacted Kanye West net worth now.

How long is Kanye’s Adidas contract? 

Kanye first signed with the sportswear company in 2013. However, Adidas broke off the nine-year-long contract in October 2022. The contract had been signed in 2016 but was cut short when the Yeezy designer started making anti-Semitic comments which would have tarnished the brand’s name in the long run. 

G.O.O.D. Music

Kanye founded the record label G.O.O.D. Music (Getting Out Our Dreams) in 2004. The label, which also doubles as a production company, was launched in conjunction with Sony B.M.G. Since then, various artists have been signed to the label, some of them including Big Sean, John Legend, Teyana Taylor and Pusha T. After being the head for over a decade, Kanye handed over to Pusha T in 2015.

Real Estate 

Kanye owns an estimated $160 million in real estate, ranging from ranches, estates and commercial properties. A staggering $28.5 million was spent on real estate transactions to create a Hidden Hills estate. In addition to owning his childhood home in Chicago, the admirable businessperson bought a beach home in Malibu at a whopping $57.3 million.

Personal life 

West dated and almost got married to designer Alexis Phifer, who dated him from 2002 to 2008. Afterwards, he got into a relationship with famous model Amber Rose. Moreover, the popular artist started dating his long-time friend Kim Kardashian, and they later got married and had four children. However, the couple initiated divorce in 2021 and were announced legally separated in March 2023. West informally married Australian architect Bianca Censori in January 2023.

Kanye West net worth over the years 

How rich is Kanye? Kanye West net has accumulated over the years due to his collaborations with Nike and Adidas. As of 2022, West’s net worth dropped to $400 million from the previous $2.5 billion. However, he makes $80 million every year.

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Fast facts about Kanye West net worth 

Who is the richest rapper of all time? 

Jay-z has topped the list of wealthiest rappers with a $2 billion net worth. His musical and entrepreneurial nature has put loads in his accounts. 

How much is Kanye West worth now in 2023?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the rapper has a net of $500 million. It dropped due to his terminated partnership with Adidas.

What is the net worth of Jay Z and Kanye West?

Jay-Z has a net worth of $2 billion compared to West, whose net worth is $500 million. It was not the case, though, as in 2022, when Kanye had a $2.5 billion net worth.

What is Beyonce and Jay Z’s net worth? 

Jay-Z and Beyonce are reputable American musicians and business couples. Their combined net worth is $2.5 billion.

Kanye West net worth is growing following his fantastic talent and his striving to push beyond his limits. He has an immensely successful musical career and ventures in Yeezy’s fashion brand. Thanks to the talented songwriter’s influence in different industries, he will continually multiply his net worth.

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