Overview
- The Rubicon Festival in Bratislava cancelled its July show after thousands signed petitions and key artists and sponsors withdrew support.
- Venues in Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia and Australia have barred West or revoked his visa over extremist comments and song content.
- Adidas, Shopify, Balenciaga and The Gap ended partnerships with West, cutting his net worth from about $2 billion to an estimated $400 million.
- West is facing as many as a dozen lawsuits from former employees and associates over alleged contractual and employment disputes.
- Despite plummeting income and banned performances, he continues to pay his wife, Bianca Censori, hundreds of thousands of dollars to wear provocative stunt outfits he designs.