Is Kanye West dead?
West, who officially changed his name to Ye, has been out of sight in the past weeks. His ex-business manager Thomas St. John declared him missing after failing to find the rapper anywhere to serve him with legal documents, according to Daily Loud.
Due to the lack of update, "Kanye West dead" started to appear on search queries as fans and internet users shared their divided opinions about the rapper's whereabouts.
On Twitter, some users asked why there have been rumors about West being dead. Several news outlets also published reports about the "Jesus Is King" status, sparking more concerns.
Is Kanye West Missing? Where Is the Rapper?
In the Daily Loud's published article that has since reached nearly 20 million views, it was revealed that West started to go into hiding as he refuses to meet St. John. For what it's worth, the businessman filed a lawsuit for breach of contract after failing to pay him a monthly retainer following their aggressive discussion.
"[St. John] needed a guarantee that [West] wouldn't abruptly abandon the commercial relationship, in addition to the financial costs and hazards associated with committing to [West] as client. But Mr. St. John offered to settle for a contract lasting at least 18 months," the lawsuit read.
It was the latest in his financial woes after West lost Adidas following his antisemitic and other degrading tweets. The company cut ties with him, leading him to lose millions from his net worth.
Forbes announced his removal from the billionaires' list after the development, listing his net worth from $2 billion to $400 million.
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In addition, his Yeezy Apparel hit trouble after receiving separate tax lien notices from the state in July 2021, February 2022, and September 2022 due to its over $600,000 debt.
His representatives are yet to confirm whether the business mogul is indeed missing. But the reports about his apparent death have been tagged a hoax by publications, including HITC.
His MIA status is no longer new, though, as West previously took some time away to savor a break from the public's eye.
West's collaborator, Vory, revealed last year that West did not want to talk to anybody. He reportedly aimed to take a year off.
"He's battling his own s---. That's my dog, I learned a lot from him," he went on.
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