27
Jan
Kanye West has reportedly regained his position as the wealthiest rapper alive, overtaking JAY-Z with a staggering net worth of $2.77 billion. The revelation comes from business valuation firm Eton Venture Services, which attributes West’s financial resurgence to “his music portfolio and exclusive ownership of the Yeezy trademark.” On Thursday, 23 January, the music and fashion icon shared the news via an Instagram post, writing, “LAA LA LA LA,” in what appeared to be a celebratory jab at his critics. If the reported figures hold true, Kanye’s fortune surpasses that of JAY-Z, whose net worth currently stands at $2.5 billion,…