Hold onto your wallets, folks, because Kanye West’s lavish lifestyle is crashing down around him, and it seems the only person who can bail him out is his billionaire ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. That’s right, the man who once declared himself “the greatest artist of all time” is reportedly facing a serious cash crunch, and it’s gotten so bad, he’s had to swallow his pride and ask Kim for financial assistance.

From Yeezy Billionaire to Budget Traveler

Just last year, Kanye, who now goes by Ye, was riding high with a reported net worth of $2 billion. His Yeezy collaboration with Adidas was a global phenomenon, his music career was still going strong, and his extravagant spending habits were legendary.

But then came the infamous anti-Semitic rants that shook the internet and cost him dearly. Adidas, facing mounting pressure, dropped him like a hot potato, wiping millions off his net worth overnight.

“At first, he didn’t let it affect his spending habits,”a source close to the rapper revealed. “If anything, he spent more to prove he could.”

But reality, like a maxed-out credit card, eventually bites back. Gone are the days of private jet-setting. Ye and his wife, Bianca Censori, were recently spotted crammed into a commercial flight, much to the shock of fellow passengers.

“Was not expecting to see Kanye when I walked out of the bathroom to say the least,” one TikTok user captioned a video of a bathrobe-clad Ye snoozing in his seat.

Kim’s Empire Soars While Kanye’s Crumbles

Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian’s star power (and bank account) have only continued to rise.

The reality TV queen turned business mogul has seen her net worth soar to an estimated $1.7 billion, thanks to her savvy investments and ever-expanding SKIMS empire.

While Kanye’s struggling to make ends meet, Kim’s busy putting the finishing touches on her sprawling $70 million Malibu dream home.And let’s not forget the lavish lifestyle she provides for their four children, something Kanye reportedly finds increasingly difficult to match.

A Humiliating Plea for Help

According to sources, Kanye’s financial woes have forced him to do the unthinkable: ask Kim for a break on child support payments and even, gulp, for a loan.

“Having to admit to her that things are not as great as he likes to pretend is rock bottom for him,” the source revealed. “The only thing lower is going broke.”

To add insult to injury, Kanye’s own Malibu mansion, a $53 million investment, sits abandoned and partially demolished. The once-prized property, designed by famed architect Tadao Ando, has reportedly lost $14 million in value thanks to Kanye’s ambitious (and ultimately stalled) renovation plans.

From Yeezy to Needy: A Cautionary Tale

Kanye West’s financial freefall is a stark reminder that even the biggest stars aren’t immune to the harsh realities of money mismanagement and the fickle nature of fame. It’s a cautionary tale of unchecked spending, damaged reputations, and the importance of a good financial advisor (and maybe a healthy dose of humility).Will Kanye manage to rebuild his empire? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: he’s got a long way to climb back to the top, and this time, he might have to do it in coach.