He bought the house across the street from ex-wife Kim Kardashian for $4.5 million with plans to “tear it down” and build a new mansion.
And it looks like Kanye West hasn’t made any headway with his blueprints, according to TMZ.
The 44-year-old rapper has yet to receive planning permission for the property, according to the outlet, which noted it could be because he’s still finalizing the design plans.
The Latest: He bought the $4.5 million home located across the street from ex-wife Kim Kardashian with plans to “tear it down” and build a new mansion. And it looks like Kanye West hasn’t made any headway with his blueprints, according to TMZ
The website claimed his neighbors said they didn’t see any activity in the house.
They noted that it could be possible that he has not yet approved the new designs or that the architect has not yet submitted the plans to the city.
Kanye bought the house in December because it was across the street from Kim so he could be near their four children.
After he bought it, People reported that he planned to start construction as soon as possible.
Update: The 44-year-old rapper has yet to receive planning permission for the property, according to the outlet, who noted it could be because he’s still finalizing the design plans; seen March 12 in Miami
“Kanye’s new house is a demolition. He only bought it because of the location. It’s near Kim and the kids. He has a vision for the house and plans to start construction as soon as possible,” People reported in December.
As for why he bought it, a source told the New York Post: “It’s just simple logistics so he’s close to his kids and has instant access to them.”
Kanye paid $4.5 million for the property, which was built in 1955; He paid $421,000 over list price to ensure he wasn’t outbid.
The home sits on a 1.07 acre lot and measures 3,651 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
There is a large outdoor pool and paddock and stable for three horses.
At the time of purchasing the home, he had publicly expressed that he wanted to reconcile with Kim, even though she was dating Pete Davidson.
Kim bought her LA home from him for $23 million including all the furniture, finishings and artwork inside.
They originally bought the home in 2014 for $20 million, and in 2018 her mother, Kris Jenner, announced the property was worth $60 million.
As they were: As for why he bought it, a source told the New York Post: “It’s just simple logistics so he’s close to his kids and has instant access to them.; February 2020 seen
He purchased a $57.3 million Malibu mansion in September and construction began in February 2022.
The artist completely gutted the interior of his beachfront residence.
Kim filed for divorce from Kanye in February 2021 after seven years of marriage.
Kim shares four children with Kanye, North, eight, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and Psalm, two.
Better times: Kim shares four children North, eight, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and Psalm, two, with Kanye
In March, an LA judge ruled Kim legally single while they settle custody; She originally filed for divorce in February 2021.
In an interview with Amanda Hirsch for her podcast Not Skinny But Not Fat, she revealed that she and Kanye don’t speak.
“Right now it’s good when things are calm, we don’t really communicate but I think that’s okay sometimes,” she said. ‘We will. We always will. That’s just me.”
“I’ve spent a decade of my life with this person and I just have so much love for him. So that’s never going to change, but it doesn’t mean they’re the ones for you, and that’s okay too,” Kim continued.
Adding, “We went back and forth, and we went for about eight months without even speaking to each other at the beginning of the divorce.”
She continued, “Then we started talking again, and I went to the Donda premiere. I mean he would still see the kids and stuff.