Renowned rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West is reportedly facing severe financial difficulties, a stark contrast to his previously lavish lifestyle. Recent developments suggest that West’s extravagant spending habits have caught up with him, leading to a significant strain on his finances.
According to documents exclusively obtained by In Touch Weekly, West’s legal troubles have escalated due to his inability to pay his attorney, Brian Burmfield. The situation has deteriorated to the point where West has reportedly severed all communication with his legal counsel.
In response, Burmfield has taken the drastic step of filing a motion to withdraw as West’s attorney. The motion, filed in court, states:
“Defendant, Kanye West, terminated relationship on 6/21/2024. Defendant also will not speak to counsel and Defendant refuses to pay counsel as well.”
This legal action not only highlights West’s financial predicament but also raises questions about his ongoing legal battles.
Unchecked Spending
This recent development aligns with earlier reports suggesting that West’s financial situation has become increasingly precarious. An anonymous source close to the rapper revealed,
“Kanye’s been burning through his savings at an alarming rate and it’s starting to have a very real impact on his bank balance.”
The insider elaborated on the extent of West’s financial woes, noting that years of unchecked spending have forced him to make significant lifestyle changes. The source disclosed that,
“It’s now gotten to the point where he’s got no choice but to make some cutbacks, like flying coach instead of private jets.”
Earlier in June, a TikTok user shared a video of the Runaway rapper and his wife Bianca Censori taking a commercial flight. TikToker Brandon Doggett wrote in the caption,
“Was not expecting to see Kanye when I walked out of the bathroom, to say the least.”
Begging Kim Kardashian for Money
Perhaps most revealing is the claim that West’s financial situation has led him to seek assistance from his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. The source stated,
“So, it’s put him in the humiliating position of needing to actually ask Kim to give him a break and help him out.”
This turn of events is particularly noteworthy given the high-profile nature of their divorce and West’s previous public statements about his wealth.
