Kanye West Ready to Embrace AI? Recent Trademark Suggests a Major Addition to the Already Starry Business List of the $400 Million Rapper

Published 06/25/2023, 6:30 AM EDT

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Kanye West has made a comeback, bigger than ever before. The former billionaire is exploring his avenues as an entrepreneur while also working on his music and the Yeezy brand. Now the rapper is known to be an innovator and is not afraid to experiment with new things. Working on his way to rebuild his empire, the singer is ready to embrace modern technologies and invest in them.

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In recent times, AI has suddenly been booming and even finding its way into the entertainment industry. The problem associated with it also surfaced during the writer’s strike, and how it’s replacing jobs. But West does not seem to mind and has instead decided to get on board with the changing times.

How Kanye West is making AI one of his varied investments

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Celebrities often diversify their wealth in different industries, making an interesting profile. Kanye West is not behind the rest either. According to HotNewHipHop, the rapper has filed for trademarks in different fields such as hotel services, youth hostels, cake decorations, etc. But the one that caught the eye was his trademark for AI-related services. The services include the rental of robots for making beverages and the rental of robots for cooking services under the YZY SHLTR.

Ye was one of the biggest subjects when AI makers started experimenting to make entertainment videos with the technology. The AI would have his voice sing other people’s songs or even customized lyrics. Rappers like Drake spoke up against such use of songs as it could potentially replace them.

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West seems to have jumped on the bandwagon and does not mind it.

This is one of his many projects since his comeback from the Adidas split

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Ye went from being a multi-billionaire to a net worth of about $400 million in a matter of few months. After holding on to their $1.3 billion stock of shoes, the company decided to sell them off, giving Ye his cut. That is certain to help him get capital for his future ventures in fashion, music, and more. In addition, he has been granted the $75 million frozen by the German company.

Ye has also been making music, and he recently released a new song ‘Concussion’ in collaboration with rapper Fivio Foreign. As for his investments, he shies away from speaking about it to the media.

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Neha Subhash Ghag

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Neha Ghag is a prime-time entertainment writer for Netflix Junkie, who has written nearly 1000 articles, immersing herself in pop culture. Writing was not her first choice, but she has now found solace in unraveling the fascinating stories of public figures' personal and professional lives. Neha is a fan of classic hip-hop and psycho thrillers, and she can talk endlessly about Kanye West.

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