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Kanye West's Friends Have Grown Concerned And Worried Over His Very Expensive New Lifestyle

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By Favour Adegoke on October 19, 2022 at 11:15 AM EDT
Updated on October 19, 2022 at 2:10 PM EDT

School owner Kanye West may be one of the richest men in the music industry, but he's currently living a transient lifestyle, blowing money on silly things. The rapper's friends have grown concerned over his lifestyle during his current alleged mental breakdown. West has reportedly abandoned his multiple homes to live in luxury hotels and rental homes.

West's numerous controversies have pushed many of his close friends away, including ex-Kim Kardashian, Justin, and Hailey Bieber. He's also fired several members of his team, such as longtime Yeezy employee Shervin Pishevar, and lost his professional relationship with businesses like Adidas and JPMorgan Chase.

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On top of his numerous problems, West is also getting sued by Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd's daughter Gianna. Washington is suing West over his statements about Floyd's death, where he claimed that Floyd had truly died from an overdose of fentanyl. 

Read on to find out more.

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Kanye West's Friends Are Worried About Him

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Several of West's close friends recently opened up to Radar and expressed their concern about his mental health amidst the recent controversies. They said they're worried the rapper is undergoing a mental health breakdown, as he's living life like a vagabond and spending a lot of money on unnecessary things.

One source shared with TMZ that West "blows through his money like it's water" and that there's concern that the Yeezy founder could face some serious financial troubles if he continues down this path. Another source shared that his behavior has caused ex-Kim Kardashian and her family to cut off West and that they have no plans to come to his rescue, like in previous times.

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He's Living A Transient Lifestyle

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West is a billionaire with successful businesses and several homes, but he's currently living a transient lifestyle, refusing to stay in one location for more than a few days and moving between luxury hotels and short lets. They also mentioned when the "Good Morning" rapper fronted a lot of cash at his Yeezy Paris Fashion show and his alleged purchase of the controversial platform Parler.

During his recent "Drink Champs" interview, West revealed that he recently bought a penthouse for $50 million. The purchase is another addition to his recent massive expenses and an addition to his numerous real estate. The "Praise God" rapper had recently bought a home near Kardashian and their four kids but is yet to make the necessary renovations to the place.

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Kanye West's Controversies Have Pushed People Away

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Kardashian is one of West's close friends that he's pushed away with his numerous controversies. He's also lost ties with Hailey and Justin Bieber after he attacked them in several Instagram posts. The attacks started because Hailey posted a message of support to Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, another victim of West's anger.

His social media stunts include his recent decision to buy the far-right social media platform Parker, his anti-semitic remarks, "White Lives Matter" shirt designs, and even his attacks on Kardashian and her family, especially her mom, Kris Jenner. They also cost him his ties with big businesses like Adidas and JPMorgan.

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Even his old friend and just as controversial celebrity, Donald Trump, has turned on West. Sources close to the former US president revealed to Radarthat Trump was surprised at West's anti-semitic statements and suggested that he receive professional help.

Kanye West Is Also Getting Sued

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West also recently spoke on George Floyd, the man whose controversial death spurred the Black Lives Matter movement. During the "Drink Champs" interview, the "Stronger" rapper claimed that Floyd had truly died of a fentanyl overdose and wasn't murdered by former police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been convicted and sentenced to 21 years of prison.

Due to his statements, Roxie Washington, the mother of Floyd's daughter, Gianna, has filed a $250 million lawsuit against West. She filed on behalf of Gianna, who's a minor and the sole beneficiary of Floyd's estate. Washington retained two attorneys, the Witherspoon Law Group and Dixon & Dixon Attorneys at Law, to file the lawsuit against West.

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In the official press release per Radar, the lawyers announced the suit and wrote that West would answer to his "false statements about George Floyd's death," which he made to "promote his brands, and increase marketing value and revenue for himself, his business partners, and associates."

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