# Kanye West is $53 MM in debt? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 15, 2016, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220 "2016-02-15T18:20:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Rigamarole](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/77aa72/32.png) [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/21 "2016-02-15T21:44:20Z")
Hmm, this may not bode well for his 2020 presidential campaign. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/22 "2016-02-15T21:48:31Z")
I’ve seen photos of his Kartrashian family and their friends out in the audience at that show at MSG, including Caitlyn Jenner, all dressed in his hideous creations, and looking thrilled to pieces to be there. It’s like photos showing that the world has finally gone utterly mad. It’s not even funny, it’s frightening. ---
**Author:** ![medstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f07891/32.png) [@medstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/medstar)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/23 "2016-02-15T21:53:43Z")
I’m sure no one else has thought of this, but . . . if this report is true, how long would it take for Kim to divorce Kanye and make sure he can’t touch her money? Has she started already? ---
**Author:** ![Grumman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/43a26b/32.png) [@Grumman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grumman)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/24 "2016-02-15T21:55:44Z")
> [@dracoi](#): > > As far as Kanye’s fashion line goes: here’s a 9/20/15 article and some truly atrocious photos: [http://www.eurweb.com/2015/09/ice-t-blasts-kanye-wests-fashion-line-future-slave-gear/](http://www.eurweb.com/2015/09/ice-t-blasts-kanye-wests-fashion-line-future-slave-gear/) I’ve seen better future slave gear than that. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/25 "2016-02-15T22:13:29Z")
It looks like the wardrobe for a new post-apocalyptic movie… ---
**Author:** ![Greg\_Charles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/26 "2016-02-15T22:39:52Z")
In fairness to Kanye, he didn’t exactly invent the concept of ugly fashions at fashion shows. [Ugliest Dresses of 2015](http://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/629415-most-ugly-dresses-of-2015/) ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/27 "2016-02-15T23:11:11Z")
Yeah, all designers produce some fugly, let’s be honest. Problem with K’s stuff is its ALL fugly. Ain’t nobody buying that shit, no matter who’s names on it, I suspect! ---
**Author:** ![lisiate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f05b48/32.png) [@lisiate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisiate)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/28 "2016-02-15T23:11:53Z")
> [@medstar](#): > > I’m sure no one else has thought of this, but . . . if this report is true, how long would it take for Kim to divorce Kanye and make sure he can’t touch her money? Has she started already? Are you saying she’s a gold-digger? ---
**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/29 "2016-02-16T00:06:32Z")
> [@lisiate](#): > > Are you saying she’s a gold-digger? I never thought the day would come when I take up for a Kardashian but that isn’t gold-digging; it is simple self-preservation to save herself from a financially ruinous spouse. If it was the case, it would be the opposite of her trying to get money from him. They keep their finances separate and I believe that is an excellent idea for both them and almost everyone else in a high stakes marriage like theirs: > **[Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Keep Finances Separate, Source Reveals: 'He'll...](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-keep-201849063.html)** > > Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West share a family name, two kids, a love for fashion and a combined almost 60 million Twitter followers – but they keep their finances separate. As the rapper continues to make headlines for his Twitter rants – most... ---
**Author:** ![Battle\_Pope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/30 "2016-02-16T00:13:29Z")
Charity appeal anyone? [![](https://www.theshovel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kanye-west-charity-ad-square.png) ](https://www.theshovel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kanye-west-charity-ad-square.png) ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/31 "2016-02-16T00:16:53Z")
> [@lisiate](#): > > Are you saying she’s a gold-digger? Not if she’s messing with a broke… feller. ---
**Author:** ![Grumman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/43a26b/32.png) [@Grumman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grumman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/32 "2016-02-16T00:18:22Z")
> [@Greg\_Charles](#): > > In fairness to Kanye, he didn’t exactly invent the concept of ugly fashions at fashion shows. > > [Ugliest Dresses of 2015](http://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/629415-most-ugly-dresses-of-2015/) I don’t hate #3. It’s bad in a charming way, and not just bad in a bad way. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/33 "2016-02-16T00:53:00Z")
> [@Greg\_Charles](#): > > In fairness to Kanye, he didn’t exactly invent the concept of ugly fashions at fashion shows. > > [Ugliest Dresses of 2015](http://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/629415-most-ugly-dresses-of-2015/) I feel so sorry for the girl who had to wear #5… ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/34 "2016-02-16T01:11:54Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > I feel so sorry for the girl who had to wear #5… From the look on her face, she’s already dead inside. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/35 "2016-02-16T01:18:18Z")
> [@Chimera](#): > > From the look on her face, she’s already dead inside. [obligatory link](https://youtu.be/NJIjNs_s2NI?t=47) ---
**Author:** ![F.U.Shakespeare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/36 "2016-02-16T01:19:57Z")
Rich, deluded idiot goes bankrupt - [perfect setup for a presidential campaign.](http://www.mtv.com/news/2255838/kanye-west-video-vanguard-acceptance-speech-full/) ---
**Author:** ![leftfield6](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leftfield6/32/18780_2.png) [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/37 "2016-02-16T03:32:49Z")
> [@F.U.Shakespeare](#): > > Rich, deluded idiot goes bankrupt - [perfect setup for a presidential campaign.](http://www.mtv.com/news/2255838/kanye-west-video-vanguard-acceptance-speech-full/) Fully expected this to go a Trump page. ---
**Author:** ![Dallas\_Jones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dallas_jones/32/3277_2.png) [@Dallas\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dallas_Jones)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/38 "2016-02-16T03:54:51Z")
Poor man! At least he can still afford fish sticks. [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pwFaFlVXg_c/hqdefault.jpg "Kanye West - Gayfish [FULL LENGTH] [south park] [uncensored]") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwFaFlVXg_c) ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/39 "2016-02-16T04:21:20Z")
> [@Grumman](#): > > I don’t hate #3. It’s bad in a charming way, and not just bad in a bad way. Just pretend it was made as a Make-a-Wish for a 8-9 year old who wants to be a fashion designer, and it’s cool. ---
**Author:** ![actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e79b87/32.png) [@actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/actualliberalnotoneofthose)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2016, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220/40 "2016-02-16T04:29:52Z")
> [@elbows](#): > > I knew this story was coming when I saw the publicity photo for the release of his clothing line. > > It’s all baggy, oversized, looks like prison wear. And get this, it was all beige! > > As astounded as I was that any one would pay large for shoes with his name on, even I knew no one was stupid enough to buy that clothing! > > Mark doesn’t strike me as stupid enough to make an investment in this guy! I haven’t really seen his clothing stuff, but I find that interesting because he was one of the guys in rap who sort of ushered in an era when it was more acceptable to wear preppy clothes that fit, instead of baggy jeans and timbs or shiny suits. Of course he was called “gay” in all kinds of derogatory ways, but his fondness for skirts also contributed to that. Now, I see grown men wearing skinny jeans that look like they have a diaper compartment, and apparently that’s cool. Also, I don’t believe he’s broke at all. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-west-is-53-mm-in-debt/746220.md?page=3)