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Kanye West Slammed By New Owner Of His Malibu Home For “Destroying” The “Architectural Masterpiece”

September 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West is coming under fire from California-based real estate crowdfunding firm, Belwood Investments, and the company’s CEO, Bo Belmont. The businessman discussed the controversial renovations West made to his since-sold Malibu home during an interview with The Los Angeles Times. Belwood Investments reportedly bought the property from West for far less than he originally paid for it, three years ago, after he made massive renovations to the Tadao Ando-designed space.

“That was a really dumb move. Really no purpose,” Belmont told the outlet of the changes. He added: “He single-handedly destroyed this architectural masterpiece. My goal is to make it as though Kanye was never there. The house will be restored right back to what it was. It would have required extensive review… There’s a process to it and he does things his own way, and the city of Malibu, they don’t care who you are they’ll hold you accountable.”

Kanye West Performs During “Vultures” Event In China

HAIKOU, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 15: American rapper Kanye West performs during his Vultures Listening Experience at Wuyuan River Stadium on September 15, 2024, in Haikou, Hainan Province of China. (Photo by Luo Yunfei/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

After purchasing the property, Belmont said in a statement: “This is not just a phenomenal real estate investment; it is an opportunity to revitalize and preserve an architectural gem by the renowned Tadao Ando, ensuring it remains a jewel of Malibu. This acquisition exemplifies Belwood Investments’ commitment to transforming properties with historical and architectural significance while delivering exceptional returns for our investors.”

According to The New York Post, West removed windows, doors, electricity, and plumbing while making various other strange adjustments, such as trampolines and a slide. In other news, West recently confirmed that he’s working on a new solo album titled Bully, in addition to a third Vultures project. During a listening event in Haikou, China, last week, he debuted the single, “Beauty and the Beast.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Kanye West on HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West Officially Sells Malibu Mansion After Alleged Failed Bomb Shelter Conversion

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West has one less property headache to worry about, as he officially closed a deal on his Malibu mansion. For those unaware, this is the one that he reportedly reduced to its bare essentials with the hopes of turning it into a bomb shelter, an idea that he seemingly scrapped altogether. According to supposed real estate sources who reportedly spoke to TMZ, Ye made the sale for $21 million about three years after purchasing it for $57 million. He initially listed it for $53 million, then dropped the price by $14 million, and finally secured a deal with Belwood Investments after another price drop. Belwood is reportedly a California-based “real estate crowdfunding firm.”

Moreover, the company’s CEO Bo Belmont reportedly announced plans to spend $5 million in renovations to restore the vision of the home’s designer Tadao Ando. Of course, most fans don’t care much about a property sale: they just want to hear when Kanye West will musically redeem himself (a third, fourth, or fifth time) after the disappointing Ty Dolla $ign collab album VULTURES 2. Travis Scott and Ty himself recently fueled new album rumors online, so die-hards are a bit more ravenous for new Ye material than usual.

Kanye West Performing In China

Kanye West Mansion Malibu Sold Closes Deal Bomb Shelter Hip Hop News — HAIKOU, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 15: American rapper Kanye West performs during his Vultures Listening Experience at Wuyuan River Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Haikou, Hainan Province of China. (Photo by Luo Yunfei/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

In fact, some alleged leaked texts surfaced online that seem to show Kanye West and producer Digital Nas sending songs to one another. In this exchange, the Chicago artist seemingly suggested that he feels more focused and “locked in” when it comes to his artistry. “I’m going into my full Ye art studio mode,” he allegedly texted to Digital Nas. Of course, it’s entirely possible that he said the same thing about his VULTURES series, so don’t take this as gospel.

Meanwhile, it seems like we already have a taste of a potential new lead single for whatever Kanye West does next, collaboratively or otherwise. “Preacher Man” got an official IG snippet as a tease to hold fans over after he debuted the song at his China listening party with Ty Dolla $ign. Understandably, many listeners are still quite skeptical. We’ll see if Ye’s next release makes the doubters eat their words…

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Kanye West Loses An Eye-Watering $36 Million After Selling Malibu Home

August 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West has picked fights with lots of artists and organizations. He dropped a Drake diss a few months back. He also aired out his dirty laundry with Atlantic Records after complications arose for the VULTURES 2 release. An underrated fight, though, is between Kanye West and the Malibu property that he’s been trying to get rid of for years. The rapper bought the estate in 2021, but the renovations and changes he’s made have made the property increasingly undesirable for buyers. It’s finally been taken off his hands, but West had to take a staggering $36 million loss in the end.

Belwood Investments issued a statement confirming the sale on August 27. The company confirmed that they purchased the Malibu property for $21 million. A sizable chunk of change for most of us, but a total steal given the original asking price. Uproxx claims that Kanye West originally put the house up for sale at $53 million in December. Nobody bit, and the rapper proceeded to knock it down to $39 million. Still no takers. West had to slash the original asking price in half before Belwood Investments pulled the trigger. The worst part? The original $53 million was still $4 million less than he originally paid in 2021.

Kanye West Spent Years Renovating The Estate

PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 28: Kanye West is seen exiting a vehicle on February 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)

Don’t worry, the financial losses don’t stop there. Kanye West spend years tearing up the estate and bringing in architects to redesign his so-called “bat cave.” The changes resulted in the rapper getting sued by property manager Tony Saxon in September 2023. Saxon claimed that West was promoting unsafe work conditions and making unreasonable demands. “We were going to be gutting all of that out and sort of building him a Bat Cave,” Saxon told NBC News. “[Where he could] hide from the Clintons in and the Kardashians in.”

It has been an eventful year for Kanye West when it comes to property. The rapper sold his Wyoming for $14 million back in June. Daily Mail reported that the process of finding a buyer was much easier than it was with the Malibu estate, but that the Wyoming ranch was in similar “disrepair.” The rapper’s current living conditions are unclear. Some outlets have claimed that he lives in a Los Angeles apartment, while others have linked to a $2.2 million ranch in Calabasas. As with everything Kanye West related, we will probably never know for sure.

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Kanye West’s Malibu Mansion Buyer Revealed

August 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The buyer of Kanye West’s infamous Malibu mansion, which he recently sold for around $21 million, has been revealed to be Belwood Investments, a “real estate crowdfunding firm” that’s been in operation since 2018. In a press release the company put out, they confirmed plans to put $5 million in renovations into the home “to restore the property to its original state.”

“We are incredibly excited about the acquisition of this property,” Belmont said. “This is not just a phenomenal real estate investment; it is an opportunity to revitalize and preserve an architectural gem by the renowned Tadao Ando, ensuring it remains a jewel of Malibu. This acquisition exemplifies Belwood Investments’ commitment to transforming properties with historical and architectural significance while delivering exceptional returns for our investors.”

Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign Perform At Rolling Loud In Los Angeles

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the “Vultures. 1” playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at the Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024, in Inglewood. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The release added that: “Restoration will honor the unique materials and innovative design elements specified by Ando, many of which were imported from around the world… The renovation process is anticipated to take 12-16 months.” It also noted that: “Richard Sachs, the original owner, aptly described it: ‘This is not just a house; this is like a Picasso, a cubist painting, very important and very rare.’” The company never made mention of Kanye West’s ownership.

West caused controversy regarding the property by stripping it, despite the rarity of Ando residences. The New York Post previously reported that he described it to a worker as his “bomb shelter” and “Batcave.” He removed tubs, light fixtures, windows, heating, air conditioning, and more. The house encompasses 4,000 square feet and contains four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kanye West on HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West Finally Sells Malibu Mansion After Slashing Price By $14 Million

July 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West’s reputation has made a 180. The artist once hailed for his vision and perfectionism has become infamous for abandoning projects. The rapper has announced, then shelved, a dozen albums in the last decade. A similarly scattered thought process was applied to the renovation of West’s home in Malibu. The rapper reportedly gutted the house with the intention of remodeling it. Instead, he made it significantly less valuable by the time he found a buyer.

Kanye West found said buyer on July 25. According to TMZ, the rapper’s Malibu estate went into Escrow following a lengthy stint on the market. He enlisted the help of Selling Sunsets realtor Jason Oppenheim, and evidently, the reality star came through. Oppenheim pitched the estate as an “open canvas” for an adventurous homeowner to remodel to their liking. It’s an ironic pitch, given that is exactly what Kanye West was going for when he gutted it. The rapper purchased his Malibu home in December 2021. He spent over $57 million on the estate, which spans 4,000 square feet and includes four bed rooms and five bathrooms.

Kanye West Bought The Mansion For $57 Million In 2021

Unfortunately, Kanye West was not able to make his money back. He reportedly chopped $14 million off the initial asking price, due to the fact that the estate is currently unlivable. TMZ claims that most of the rooms in the mansion don’t even have walls. While the readjusted price was $39 million, the outlet says that the price the buyer agreed to pay for West’s estate is still unknown. It’s possible the rapper had to settle for a price even lower than his slashed offer.

Kanye West’s decision to break down and gut his Malibu home was detailed in a New Yorker profile in June. The rapper enlisted the help of various architects and designers to remodel the house to his exact specifications. It did not go according to plan. Tony Saxon, the man who spearheaded West’s renovation project, told the outlet that he effectively ruined a piece of art. “It’s funny,” he explained. “And not funny, in a way, to say, ‘I’m the man who single-handedly destroyed this architectural masterpiece.’ But I pretty much did… It’s always an adventure.” Here’s hoping the next owner has more luck that Mr. West.

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Anderson .Paak Announces 2024 U.S. Tour Celebrating “Malibu” Album

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Anderson .Paak is set to embark on a 2024 tour across the U.S. to celebrate his Grammy-nominated second studio album, Malibu.

Released on Jan. 15, 2016, Malibu received critical acclaim, and during this fall tour, Anderson .Paak will play the album in its entirety.

Produced by Live Nation, the 14-date tour kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Bend, OR, at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. It will make stops in major cities, including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Philadelphia, before concluding on Sunday, Oct. 13, in Atlanta, GA, at Lakewood Amphitheatre. Special guests Maurice Brown and GAWD will join Anderson Paak on all dates.

Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, June 26, at 9 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, June 28, at 9 am local time at andersonpaak.com.

Fans can look forward to experiencing Anderson .Paak’s dynamic performances and the soulful, eclectic sounds of Malibu live, as he brings this critically acclaimed album to life on stage.

ANDERSON .PAAK 2024 TOUR DATES

Wed Sep 18 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Thu Sep 19 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 21 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Tue Sep 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl *^

Thu Sep 26 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl *

Fri Sep 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Wed Oct 02 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Fri Oct 04 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Sat Oct 05 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Tue Oct 08 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann

Wed Oct 09 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Fri Oct 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

Sun Oct 13 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre

*Non-Live Nation Date

^Previously announced

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Anderson .Paak To Play “Malibu” In Its Entirety On 2024 Tour—What To Know

June 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, Anderson .Paak revealed exciting news about his 2024 tour across the United States. This tour is set to celebrate his critically acclaimed second studio album, Malibu, released in 2016 and earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Fans can look forward to Anderson performing Malibu in its entirety during this Fall tour, promising a nostalgic yet fresh experience of his celebrated work.

The 14-date tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off on Wednesday, September 18, in Bend, OR, at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Anderson .Paak will also make stops in major cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Philadelphia before wrapping up on Sunday, October 13, in Atlanta, GA, at Lakewood Amphitheatre. Special guests Maurice Brown and GAWD will join Anderson on all dates, adding to the hype surrounding the tour.

Moreover, Malibu marked a significant milestone in Anderson Paak’s career. The album followed his EP Link Up & Suede with Knxwledge (as the duo NxWorries) and his celebrated appearances on Dr. Dre’s Compton album. As fans gear up for the tour, they can anticipate a dynamic live performance that celebrates Malibu‘s enduring impact.

How To Get Tickets

This is a must-see tour that is expected to sell out from one date to the next. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, June 26 at 9:00 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week before the general sale beginning Friday, June 28 at 9:00 am local time at andersonpaak.com.

Anderson .Paak 2024 Tour Dates

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Wed Sep 18 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Thu Sep 19 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 21 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Tue Sep 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl *^

Thu Sep 26 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl *

Fri Sep 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Wed Oct 02 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Fri Oct 04 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Sat Oct 05 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Tue Oct 08 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann

Wed Oct 09 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Fri Oct 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

Sun Oct 13 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre

*Non-Live Nation Date / ^Previously announced

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Kanye West Selling Near-Gutted Malibu Home For $53M

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West appears to be offloading some real estate as he prepares for the release of Vultures. According to Hollywood Reporter, the rapper is selling his Malibu mansion at a loss – a reflection of its near-gutted interior – with the help of Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim. Ye’s beach home, which he bought 2 years ago for $57 million, is currently on the market for $53.7 million. Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Tadao Ando designed the beach house which boasts views of the Pacific Ocean from every room.

However, it seems as though Ye removed a significant amount of the interior, which will now require some work. “What’s missing are the interiors,” Oppenheimer told HR. He revealed that it would require several millions of dollars to redesign the inside of the home. “It’s priced to reflect the need for the interior finishes to be replaced. On the positive, it can be brought up to 2024 standards — it was built about 10 years ago.” Fortunately, the concrete design from Ando is intact. The home boasts a sprawling 4,000 square feet and uses 1200 tons of concrete, and 200 tons of steel reinforcement, along with 12 large pylons burrowed 60 feet deep into the sand.

Kanye Gears Up For Vultures Release

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In other news, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign appear to have set a release date for their forthcoming album, Vultures. The album is due out on December 31st, although considering Kanye’s track record, that’s subject to change. Over the past few weeks, Ye has heavily hinted at the project’s release, culminating in a few listening parties. Although fans expected the project to drop on Friday (Dec. 15th), Kanye failed to deliver. This happened even after hosting another listening party on Friday that got shut down.

However, during the Miami Vultures rave, Ye brought out a slew of guests who appeared on the project. So far, we know that Offset, Lil Durk, Bump J, Freddie Gibbs, and his daughter, North West contributed to the album. He also previewed a new version of Kanye & Nicki Minaj’s “New Body.” Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like it will make the final cut. Regardless, it seems as though Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign aim to close out 2023 on a high.

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Pop Smoke’s Murder Reportedly Connected To Rapper Found Dead In Barrel

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Even though it’s been three years since, Pop Smoke’s tragic passing hasn’t gotten any easier to reckon with. In addition, it also remains a point of mystery and contention from a case perspective, with those accused of robbing him and taking his life either confessing or still in court. However, the case just got even murkier in relation to another saddening and grim murder. Moreover, local Los Angeles rapper Sirtanky was found dead inside of a barrel on the shores of Malibu earlier this week. Sirtanky, real name Javonnta Murphy, apparently has a link to the drill rapper’s case that caused police to investigate further.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told TMZ that the following connection is just one of many possible theories and motives for Murphy’s death. Furthermore, the publication learned that Sirtanky’s brother, Jaquan Murphy, is one of the men who authorities arrested for Pop Smoke’s murder back in 2020. He was cleared of this crime, though, and is not one of the men still facing justice for their crimes. Still, Jaquan Murphy is awaiting trial as of writing this article for an unrelated homicide charge in the area.

Pop Smoke Performing In 2019

Pop Smoke Murder Connected Dead Body Barrel — NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 30: Pop Smoke performs at the Soulfrito Music Festival at Barclays Center on August 30, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Arik Mazur/Getty Images)

As such, police are reportedly investigating this as a potentially retaliatory attack. With the case details still being quite vague, it will be hard to identify a motive without further information. Regardless, law enforcement isn’t ruling any possibilities out when it comes to this grisly cases. When they initially found out about Sirtanky’s body, they suspected “foul play” due to his body being naked. “At about 8 p.m., there’s a high tide here,” Lt. Hugo Renaya told The Los Angeles Times. “There’s a possibility that the container could have come in from the ocean and then got stuck in the lagoon. But we don’t know.”

Meanwhile, one of the men accused of the New York MC’s murder, an 18-year-old, recently confessed to the crime. Others either pleaded guilty or are still awaiting trial and judgement for their involvement in the house raid. Even though this could be connected to Sirtanky’s death after all, it’s unclear how it would impact Pop’s case, if at all. With that in mind, for more news and the latest updates on these stories, stick around on HNHH.
Rest In Peace Sirtanky & Pop Smoke.

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L.A. Rapper Sirtanky Found Dead, Lifeguard Discovered Body Inside Barrel In Malibu

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Los Angeles-area rapper Sirtanky has been found dead inside of a metal barrel that washed up on Malibu’s shores. Moreover, police suspect “foul play” and announced the launch of a full investigation into the rising MC’s death, which occurred under horrifying conditions. Reports from The Los Angeles Times indicate that a lifeguard found Sirtanky’s body (real name Javonnta Murphy) on Monday (July 31) on the shores of Malibu Lagoon State Beach. However, the coroner did not identify the body inside the barrel as Murphy until Thursday (August 3). Sirtanky is survived by his mother and four brothers, and recently released an EP titled The Chronicles of a Capricorn this January.

Furthermore, Lt. Hugo Renaya of the sheriff’s homicide unit stated that a maintenance worker first discovered the barrel on Sunday (July 30) on Malibu’s beach. Upon discovery, the worker did not open it, nor suspect anything was wrong about it. Then, the lifeguard found it to be suspiciously heavy, and discovered Sirtanky’s body inside. Given that his body wasn’t decomposing, it stands to reason in law enforcement’s eyes that he passed away shortly before the barrel showed up ashore. Still, the coroner did not confirm this conclusion as of writing this article.

Sirtanky Found Dead In Malibu

L.A. rapper Sirtanky found dead inside barrel that washed up at Malibu Lagoon https://t.co/bKOZSnkwPU

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In addition, police shared no further information or details about Murphy’s body or coroner reports. They confirmed that this is an open homicide case, as Sirtanky was naked when they found him in the barrel. “At about 8 p.m., there’s a high tide here,” Lt. Renaya remarked to the Times. “There’s a possibility that the container could have come in from the ocean and then got stuck in the lagoon. But we don’t know.”

Meanwhile, these details are what lead authorities to believe that this was a murder. Also, detectives found that this barrel came from presumably a printing company. As such, they maintained that they sought information on whether the company is somehow connected to the L.A. artist’s death. For more updates on this developing story and other crime news in hip-hop, log back into HNHH.
Rest In Peace Sirtanky.

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