Kanye West is thrilled to be returned to the list of billionaires

The news was posted on social media by the father of four children.

Ye lost a staggering $2 billion in a single day in 2022 after Adidas broke off its relationship with him.

Kanye West, or Ye as he now prefers, is back in the billionaire club, so hold on to those Yeezys, people! Or so he says. Yes, according to reports, the guy who brought us Yeezus, Graduation, and a career of publicity-grabbing stunts has recovered to a net worth of $2.77 billion.

And in typical Kanye manner, the creative genius and rap mogul is making sure that everyone is aware of it.

Ye recently announced that his full control of his Yeezy brand and his music collection were the reasons behind his comeback. “I’ve never questioned my worth. “My creativity and vision speak for themselves,” he remarked. 

Kanye seems unconcerned by the doubt, even though Forbes presently estimates his net worth to be closer than $400 million. Ultimately, he has never allowed statistics or viewpoints to influence his story.

An important turning point in Ye’s turbulent journey has been reached with this return. Before delving into his meteoric climb, however, let’s go back to 2022 and see how Ye’s money plummeted more quickly than a DJ Khaled “Another One” drop.

When Kanye was at his best, his Yeezy-Adidas partnership was valued at $1.5 billion. Kanye became a fortune because to the Yeezy sneakers, which were more than simply shoes. However, a series of scandals damaged Kanye’s business in late 2022.

Ye didn’t have the best year in 2022. Kanye felt invincible after becoming the wealthiest celebrity in hip-hop history with his Yeezy-Adidas deal. That is, until his notorious string of scandals, which began with divisive remarks and concluded with the words “Boy, bye!” from Adidas and Balenciaga.

After Adidas cut off connections with him due to his inflammatory statements, the fashion star lost $2 billion in a single day, causing his billion-dollar company to collapse.

To make things worse, Ye’s erratic actions allegedly turned off partners and investors.

The father of four faced intense criticism for his divisive political opinions and inflammatory public declarations. His relationships with well-known companies fell apart more quickly than a croissant, and his estimated net worth fell to $400 million.

For a while, it appeared that Kanye’s financial fame had diminished, but in January 2025, he now boasts an astounding $2.77 billion in net worth. How did he accomplish this, then?

Ye asserts that his complete control of the Yeezy brand and the enduring appeal of his discography—think Gold Digger, Stronger, and other hits that we all still feel a connection to—are the key ingredients.

Indeed, Yeezy continued to be a huge force even after Adidas fired him, demonstrating the continued financial power of Kanye’s creative creativity.

The 47-year-old rapper updated his millions of Instagram followers by showcasing a screen capture from Eton Venture Services that partially states, “Eton Venture Services has validated that Ye’s net worth is 2.77 billion USD in 2025. His music portfolio serves as the basis for the appraisal. 

“Laa la la la,” the first lyric of his 2007 hit song “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” which starts, “La, la, la-la,” is all that Ye provided as a caption for the post. He then starts rapping about his lofty goals and pursuing the paper after saying, “Wait ’til I get my money right.” 

Kanye made a risky move last year by spending millions on Super Bowl advertising space, and he claims that it paid off handsomely.

He then disclosed on social media that the investment generated an incredible $19 million in revenue. He said, “I’m just going to be honest with you all.” In reference to his Vulture album, he said, “I put everything I had into it [the album and the Super Bowl advertisement] because I was two months away from going bankrupt.”

If Kanye knows anything, it’s how to wager on himself and come out on top.

He disclosed that in order to attempt to find ways to keep his fashion brand Yeezy alive during his difficult period, he and his wife, Bianca Censori, relocated to Italy. 

“We relocated to Italy. We made the transition to the factories and made it through. We made it through the cancelation. We’re back at the top,” the father of four said with joy.