Kanye West Drops to Third Place in List of Richest Hip-Hop Stars as Major Brands Ditch Him

Over the past weeks, a number of brands have cut their ties with the rapper amid allegations of anti-Semitism. Ye, however, noted that the campaign against him proves that the industry seeks to crush any dissenting voices.

Rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, lost his second position among the most wealthy hip-hop artists, according to US media. At the moment, the list is topped by JAY-Z, with $1.5 billion, while Diddy Combs - who is also believed to be a billionaire now is in second place. Kanye comes third with his $500 mln fortune, as he lost several lucrative deals, including one with Adidas.

Berner and Dr. Dre come 4th and 5th, with $410 mln and $400 mln respectively.

“I lost 2 billion dollars in one day and I’m still alive,” Kanye previously said. "The money is not who I am. The people is who I am."

Earlier in October, the rapper prompted controversy by making several statements - among other things, he alleged that the Jews control music industry and the media, suppressing everyone who opposes the narrative.

As a result, Kanye, who was accused of anti-Semitism and "hateful" rhetoric, was dropped by Adidas, Gap Inc., Balenciaga, Vogue, and CAA talent agency, among others.