Kanye West, also known as Ye, has announced his staggering net worth, which stands at $2.77 billion. This figure is attributed to his extensive music portfolio and sole ownership of the Yeezy brand. The 47-year-old rapper shared this revelation with his 20.5 million Instagram followers on Friday.
Public Declaration of Net Worth
In an Instagram post, Ye shared a statement from Eton Venture Services confirming his net worth. The message read, “In 2025, Ye’s net worth stands at $2.77 billion USD as confirmed by Eton Venture Services. The valuation is based on his music portfolio and his sole ownership of the Yeezy mark.”
Accompanying the post, Kanye captioned, “LAA LA LA LA,” seemingly addressing his critics who doubted his financial standing in recent years.
A Financial Turnaround For Kanye West
This announcement marks a dramatic shift from Ye’s earlier financial struggles. In 2022, Kanye lost his billionaire status after major brands severed ties with him. Adidas terminated its partnership with Yeezy following his anti-Semitic remarks and the controversial promotion of “White Lives Matter” T-shirts during Paris Fashion Week. Reflecting on this challenging period, Kanye previously revealed:
“I was two months from going bankrupt, and I put everything I had into [my album and Super Bowl advert].”
He invested $7 million into a Super Bowl advertisement for his Yeezy fashion brand and his new album Vultures. Despite these setbacks, Kanye reported that the advert generated $19.3 million in revenue, while Vultures topped charts in 100 countries.
Kanye West Living and Surviving in Italy
During the height of his financial challenges, Kanye relocated to Italy with his wife, Bianca Censori. Speaking about this period, he said:
“We moved to Italy. We moved to the factories, and we survived. We survived through the cancellation. We’re back number one.”
When questioned about whether the controversies had benefited him, Kanye emphasized the importance of expressing his feelings openly. He remarked, “It wasn’t about the controversy. It was about being able to say how you felt out loud. If I didn’t have the various skill sets of music and clothing and the fanbase, they would have been able to destroy me.”
Regarding his anti-Semitic comments, Kanye responded, “They got the right to their opinion – I got the right to my opinion.”
Bonding Through Music
Amid his professional resurgence, Kanye has been spending quality time with his daughter, North West. Recently, he shared videos on Instagram showing the 11-year-old in a recording studio, experimenting with a sampling keyboard. Kanye praised her influence, captioning one post, “This little girl made me love music again. She asked me to make beats for her. I got back on the ASR, chopped up beats for her album, and chopped every beat with my bare hand for BULLY.”
The posts are part of Kanye’s reappearance on social media after clearing his Instagram account last year. His upcoming album, BULLY, is set to be his 11th studio project. In March 2024, North announced her debut album, marking her entry into the music industry during her father’s Vultures 2 listening party.