Published 12:27 IST, July 1st 2020

Kanye West earns plaudits for new single; slammed for 'boasting' Kim's billionaire status

Kanye West, on Twitter, heaped praises for his recent release, however, netizens lashed out at him for touting his family's wealth publically. Read more.

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Kanye West found himself at receiving end of criticisms and plaudits, when actor released a new single, aiming a jibe at systematic racism in America and ‘boasting’ wife Kim Kardashian’s billionaire status. Netizens lashed out at Kanye West for touting his family wealth in midst of coronavirus pandemic, which has ravd through global ecomy, causing more than 36 million Americans to lose ir jobs. However, hours later, when Kanye West dropped his recent single release, star was lauded for sharing blended references to religion and systemic racism in United States.

In video, Kanye shared imry from recent protests about deaths of Black people at hands of police. As per reports, recently-released single is a part of West’s upcoming album “God’s Country.” Take a look at how Kanye West received a mixed response from fans on same day.

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Kim's recent billionaire status

Kim Kardashian bagged a deal with Coty Inc. to sell a 20 percent stake in company for $200million. As per reports, Kim Kardashian’s deal with Coty aims to ‘expand across globe from top to bottom'. As per deal, Kim Kardashian remains very much at helm of business, having only given up a 20 percent stake of a brand which is believed to be a billion-dollar company. Speaking about deal in an interview with a leading news daily, Kim said mentioned that her relationship with Coty will allow her to focus on creative elements while benefiting from ‘incredible resources of Coty’, and launching her products around world. 

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Earlier in 2019, Kim's half-sister, Kylie Jenner made it to news when Coty paid $600 million for a majority (51%) stake in her beauty company, making her youngest billionaire in world. However, in 2020, Forbes publication accused Jenner family of inflating figures and 'forging' tax returns for makeup mogul's cosmetics company and alleged m of faking ir billionaire status. 

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12:27 IST, July 1st 2020