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West was slammed on social media for touting
his family's wealth in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic
that has seen more than 36 million Americans lose their jobs.
Hours later, he released the emotional single and video "Wash Us
in the Blood," that blended references to religion and systemic
racism in the United States with imagery from recent protests
about deaths of Black people at the hands of police.
Some critics called the release, featuring Travis Scott, West's
best music in years.
Britain's Guardian newspaper said West's latest release was an
"intensely potent study of race and faith" that presented an
"apocalyptic vision of America."
The single is from West's upcoming album "God's Country."
On Monday, after cosmetics company Coty Inc bought a 20% stake
in Kardashian's KKW line that valued the make-up brand at $1
billion., Kanye tweeted that he was "so proud of my beautiful
wife Kim Kardashian West for officially becoming a billionaire."
"You’ve weathered the craziest storms and now God is shining on
you and our family," he added.
Forbes on Tuesday estimated Kardashian's net wealth after the
Coty deal at $900 million.
"We all share your joy, Kanye - this is EXACTLY the news
everyone wanted as the world is being ravaged by a global
pandemic & economic disaster," British television presenter
Piers Morgan tweeted in response to West's congratulatory post.
West, whose own net wealth is estimated by Forbes at $1.3
billion, last week struck a 10-year deal with Gap for a new line
based on his Yeezy leisure clothing brand.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by David Gregorio)
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