Kanye “Ye” West‘s finances have significantly tanked in the last few years. It started when Adidas dropped their Yeezy partnership due to his antisemitic remarks. Not long after that, the rapper married Bianca Censori following a whirlwind romance. Ye’s net worth has significantly decreased since.
Concerns about the music mogul’s wealth have grown amid rumors of him getting divorced from the Australian native. Here’s how much money Ye has lost since marrying Bianca, and how much he could lose if they split.
Kanye West Has Lost A Lot Of Money Since Marrying Bianca Censori
Ye Lost His Billionaire Status During His Marriage To Bianca Censori
Ye currently claims he’s worth $2.77 billion, but according to Forbes’ real-time estimates, he’s only worth $400 million these days. His dissolved Adidas partnership caused huge damage to his finances, per the magazine.
At that time, the brand’s Yeezy line had a revenue of $1.3 billion and $500 million in profit. Two months after the falling out, Kanye married Bianca, marking the start of more financial risks.
Kanye West And Bianca Censori’s Relationship Timeline | |
November 2020 | Kanye DMed Bianca on Instagram, asking her to work for Yeezy; She then moved to L.A. to become the company’s Head of Architecture |
December 2022 | Kanye released a song about Bianca called “Censori Overload” |
December 20, 2022 | The couple tied the knot |
June 2023 | They moved to a penthouse apartment in Los Angeles |
August 2023 | Kanye and Bianca got into trouble in Italy over breaking public indecency |
October 2024 | Kanye bought a $35 million mansion in a gated community in Beverly Hills amid rumors of divorce |
February 2025 | Bianca surprised fans with a naked outfit at the Grammys alongside Kanye; They’re rumored to be divorcing again after Ye’s controversial Yeezy ad at the Super Bowl |
During the 2025 Grammys, Kanye’s $20 million Tokyo concert deal fell through after Bianca’s naked display at the awards night. Japanese investors reportedly deemed the stunt as “coercive control.”
The “Donda” artist also made a bad move in 2021, stripping his $57.25 million Malibu property of its essential features: doors, windows, electrical system, HVAC, and other interior fixtures. It only sold for $21 million in 2024 with the help of Selling Sunset‘s Jason Oppenheim.
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As a result of Ye’s recent poor choices, a Radar Online source claimed that he believes his upcoming adult entertainment venture is “his ticket back to making money” amid money issues. The insider added: “Kanye has seen how the Kardashians have used their sex tape, and he’s sure he can follow the same pathway to billions of dollars.”
Kanye West Could Lose More Money If He Divorces Bianca Censori
Ye And Bianca Censori Didn’t Sign A Prenup
If Ye and Bianca ever get divorced, things could go in either one’s favor, financially. She could get at least $5 million after the “Gold Digger” performer “verbally agreed” to pay her that amount in the event of their split.
However, experts confirm that without a prenup, the model is entitled to half of her husband’s fortune. At the same time, other experts say that Bianca could also owe Ye money due to his losses during the marriage.
The different assessments come from uncertainties regarding whether Ye made or lost more money during the marriage.
Bianca, who was reportedly “drinking to cope” with Ye months before the divorce rumors, is suspected to have changed her mind about the divorce due to her attachment to her husband’s celebrity life.
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“She likes the celebrity side of things and doesn’t want to be forgotten,” alleged the Daily Mail insider, “so at times she deals with his issues because of the life she lives and the money she has.”
They explained that Bianca “also understands why [Ye] went off the deep end” following his Swastika shirt sale on the Yeezy website and his explosive X (formerly Twitter) rants. “He has issues. Bianca loves Kanye and Kanye loves Bianca,” added the source.
Kanye West Became A Billionaire When He Was Married To Kim Kardashian
Ye’s Had His Highest Recorded Net Worth Mid-Divorce With Kim Kardashian
Forbes first declared Ye a billionaire in 2020, six years into his marriage to Kim Kardashian. Interestingly, his net worth peaked at $6.6 billion, a month after the reality TV star filed for divorce in February 2021.
2012 | Kim and Kanye started dating publicly after years of friendship |
2013 | They welcomed their firstborn, North |
2014 | They tied the knot |
2015-2019 | They welcomed three more children: Saint, Chicago, Psalm |
2020 | Ye’s presidential run and controversial public episodes put a strain on their marriage |
2021 | Kim filed for divorce; she started dating Pete Davidson later that year |
2022 | Kim and Ye’s divorce was finalized |
At that time, Bloomberg cited a UBS report that credited the bank’s “projected future earnings, particularly for Yeezy Gap,” which hadn’t launched yet. The deal ended in September 2022 after a disagreement between Ye and The Gap execs.
When Ye and Kim split, the latter was only worth $780 million (still more than Ye’s current worth). Fast-forward to 2025, the Skims founder is now worth $1.7 billion, per Forbes.
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The former couple agreed not to give each other spousal support after their divorce. However, they split the costs of their children’s education and security. Ye pays Kim $200,000 monthly in child support.
Looking back at the “Vultures” hitmaker’s financial history, it makes one wonder if he’s richer when he’s single or when he’s in a relationship. But drastic shifts in his wealth have always been related to his public antics.
Kanye West
- Birthname
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Kanye Omari West
- Birthdate
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June 8, 1977
- Birthplace
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Height
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5’8
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@kanyewest
