Kanye West is a musician and entrepreneur who had a net worth of $1.5 billion, primarily due to his lucrative deal with Adidas for his Yeezy sneaker brand. However, after making antisemitic comments, Adidas severed ties with him, causing his net worth to drop to $400 million. His fortune includes cash, real estate, the value of his music catalog, and a 5% stake in his ex-wife Kim Kardashian West's shapewear brand Skims. 1 2 3
[1] Forbes - Kanye West Profile [2] Forbes - Billionaires List [3] Forbes - Highest-Paid Entertainers List