Kanye West became a certified billionaire a year ago – as did his soon-to-be ex-wife Kim Kardashian West.
Kanye West has become the richest black man in US history, with his net worth reported to have reached $6.6bn (£4.7bn).
The new total has been reported by Bloomberg and gives Westa commanding lead over the likes of investor and businessman Robert F Smith and basketball legend Michael Jordan.
After claiming he was $53m (£38m) in debt just three years ago, the rapper and fashion tycoon became a certified billionaire last year with the help of his successful apparel and sneaker brand, Yeezy, and a new multi-year contract with clothing retailer Gap.