Kanye West Shuts Down Construction Company Amid Financial Struggle

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Now his $57 million Malibu home sits unfinished and abandoned.

Kanye West is going through a lot right now, and has been for almost a full year following his fallout with The Gap, Adidas, and the public after his anti-semitic comments and other controversial behavior. While he's up to other endeavors these days like his Yeezy fashion shows, his pockets don't seem to run as deep as they used to. Moreover, AllHipHop reports that the Chicago native shut down his construction company, Yeezy Construction, Inc. What's more is that he actually had at least one major project on the horizon when it came to property. However, it seems like that goal is unattainable at the moment.

Furthermore, he planned to renovate his $57 million Malibu property and customize it as he saw fit. To elaborate, Kanye West basically rendered the home skeletal as he sought to add new windows and invest in making it his own. Back in November of 2022, reports emerged that the 45-year-old halted said process because of his worsening financials and business relationships. Now, the U.S. Sun reports that sources see the property abandoned and in ruin.

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Kanye West's Abandoned Malibu Property

The financial repercussions that Ye faced for his antics vary, whether it's partnerships cutting ties altogether or forming some sort of compromise due to the other side's monetary fallout, as well. For example, recent reports indicated that Adidas did, in fact, freeze Kanye West's account totaling close to $100 million as he previously claimed. While they agreed to sell the remainder of unsold Yeezy stock, it's clear the brand wants to officially terminate the relationship as soon as possible. In addition, they announced that most of the proceeds will go to the Anti-Defamation League, a leading voice against antisemitism, and the Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change dedicated to the life of George Floyd and justice for marginalized communities.

Meanwhile, as new Yeezy colorways and designs hit the Internet, fans wonder just how much money this will net the multi-hyphenate. Also, debate surely sprouted among many fans on whether they would support this decision. Regardless of how it pans out, it will be very interesting to see how this business deal comes to a close- and how much stakeholders and the company leaders themselves will benefit from it. For more updates and the latest news on Kanye West, stay logged into HNHH.

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About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.