Kanye West has reportedly sold his $14 million ranch back to its original owner after years of neglect, which saw the property decay into a shadow of itself.
The “Donda” rapper’s real estate portfolio has significantly tumbled after his stripped bare Malibu mansion, his burned down church, and Calabasas ranch hit the market.
Kanye West has also taken a hit in his finances following his split from Kim Kardashian in 2022, as well as a series of antisemitic rants that saw him yanked off several lucrative deals.
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Kanye West Sells Off $14M Wyoming Ranch To Original Owners
West has sold his sprawling 6,713-acre Bighorn Mountain Ranch in Wyoming, returning the $14 million property to the Flitner family, its original owners, after years of neglect had left it depleted.
The family first sold it to the “Carnival” rapper in 2019, and ever since then, the ranch has appeared on and off the market. Initially, he envisioned Bighorn Mountain as a secluded spot where he could pursue several creative ventures and retreat from the ever-buzzing celebrity lifestyle.
However, owners Greg and Pam Flitner noticed it had been placed up for sale again in September, so they made a move to reclaim the ranch, which has been in their family line for more than five generations.
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According to Cowboy State Daily, a record of sale for the land was notarized by West’s wife, Bianca Censori. Although it remains largely intact, the family noted that the property had fallen into ruins following years of neglect.
“Unlike Monster Ranch, he did not knock down any of the buildings,” Pam told the news outlet, revealing that neighbors were puzzled as to why West did little work on it.
“I think his original intent for the Mountain Ranch might have been somewhere that his family could go and be away from the rest of the world,” she added.
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The Owners Are Happy The Rapper Didn’t Destroy The Ranch’s Historic Landmarks
Bighorn Mountain Ranch boasts a five-bedroom, four-bathroom log home, a cookhouse cabin, and other luxury amenities. It is surrounded by natural forest lands, open meadows, abundant wildlife, and grassy plains.
According to the news outlet, it served as West’s “therapy ranch” during his divorce from his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, and was also the place where he created his “Donda” album.
When the owners noticed it had been placed on the market again in September, they thought it was a mistake since it was listed privately. They expressed joy at seeing that West hadn’t destroyed any of its historic landmarks.
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“A big chunk of the ranch sold when the mountain sold,” Pam said. “We had to do some real adjustments, and we just weren’t able, at the time, to buy it back, even if we would have wanted to. So, luckily, by the grace of God, you know, six years later, we are in a different position.”
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Kanye West Has Placed Other Properties On The Market As He Faces Rumors Of Financial Struggles
West’s real estate portfolio doesn’t seem to be what it used to be after a couple of his other properties hit the market.
Amid rumors of financial problems, the “Vultures 1” rapper listed his fire-damaged church for $1.5 million, the same price it was bought for in 2023, per The Sun.
The property, which went up in flames in October 2024, was described online as a “rare opportunity to purchase a 29,364 square foot flat lot” in a prime area of the valley.
He also placed his Calabasas ranch on the market, demanding a $2.95 million fee. Reports suggested he was strapped for cash and faces over $60,000 in unpaid property taxes tied to his Calabasas home, which was given to him following the conclusion of his divorce from Kim Kardashian in 2022.
Meanwhile, it remains unclear if these properties have been taken off the market. West and Censori have hardly stayed in any of their properties as they continue to globetrot, spending a fortune on hotels.
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The Rapper Was Recently Called Out By His Ex-Wife
The father-of-four raised eyebrows recently when his ex-wife appeared on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast to reveal the “final straw” that broke their “toxic” marriage.
The exes got married in 2014 and enjoyed an 8-year marriage before splitting in 2022. They share children, North, Psalm, Saint, and Chicago.
At the time, West publicly struggled with his mental health and would periodically pick fights with the reality TV star’s family.
“There was just a lot of things that I wouldn’t deal with,” she said. “I didn’t like the feeling of someone talking bad about my kids, grandmother, aunts — all of those feelings. If someone feels that way, then we shouldn’t be together.”
Kim Kardashian Said Kanye West Would Give Away Their Luxury Cars When He’s Having ‘An Episode’
Kardashian, during her appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, further noted how West would act out erratically, especially with their properties.
She noted that “not feeling safe emotionally and financially” was a big reason why she moved for divorce, detailing an incident where she “[came] home and [they] would have five Lamborghinis.”
However, when West was having “an episode,” they’ll all “be gone,” given away to his friends and associates.
“You never know what you’re going to get when you wake up, and that’s a really unsettling feeling,” the SKIMS founder said. “Lack of stability was a big thing.”
