Kanye West reaches billionaire status, becoming richest man in hip-hop

Kanye has now levelled up, joining the real hip-hop OG himself, Jay-Z.

Kanyes green is sitting at $1.3 billion dollars, $300 million more than Jay Z.

It is said that Kanyes billionaire status was made possible by his undeniably lit sneaker empire.

Yeezys are one of, if not the, hottest sneaker range out there.

Another big moneymaker for Kanye has been G.O.O.D Music.

Forbes estimates that the record label is worth over $90 million.

Kanye is officially the richest man in hip-hop!

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