Kanye has been known to live extravagantly. In fact, he was deep in debt many years ago. If it wasn’t for Yeezy, he probably would have been bankrupt by now. However, we know now that he is a billionaire. As such, it would be normal for him to own a jet, right?
Kanye West owns a double-decker Boeing 747. This is quite different from a standard private jet, as it is supposed to be a commercial plane. At full capacity, it can seat 660. For now, it houses a luxurious interior that only Kanye and his family use.
Let’s take a look at Kanye’s plane.
Kanye’s Plane is The Epitome of Kanye
Once you take a look at the interior of Kanye’s plane, you immediately know that only someone like Kanye could own it. The seats have been removed and replaced by a luxurious suite.
Even before Kanye had his plane, he used to fly privately. During Kim’s pregnancy, Kanye would charter a plane to make sure that he never missed any of her doctor’s appointments. His final bill was well over $100,000.
The plane has a double-bed (luxurious, of course) along with a lounge area (which Kim refers to as the ‘chill room’, and a marble bathroom for use by the Wests. Apart from that, there are guest rooms, a dining area, and empty areas for stretching your legs on long flights.
Kim has taken her fans through the interior of the plane in a video, and it definitely looks fit for Kanye.
Lastly, the Airforce One, the plane used by the US president, is also a Boeing 747. We all know that Kanye has aspirations to become the president one day. Perhaps, that is why he wants to get used to living in a 747?
How Much Does a Boeing 747 Cost
You may be thinking just how much Kanye had to spend to acquire such an expensive aircraft. One thing is for sure, Kanye is unlike any other rich person. The average rich guy definitely would not have bought a Boeing, he would have bought a Gulfstream.
The first 747 sold at a price of $24 million. Adjusted for inflation, that is $149 million in today’s money. While they are a classic, they are getting old. Fewer and fewer of them are being used in commercial travel, having been replaced by more advanced models.
As such, it is difficult to pinpoint how much Kanye paid for the plane. It is almost certain that he did not buy it new. Still, it is difficult to ascertain exactly how much he paid without taking a look at his tax records. Our guess is something between $10-100 million, as that is how much 747s go for these days. The planes do cost $25,000 an hour to fly, so there is a lot more to it than the initial cost.
There are also rumors that Kanye does not own the plane himself. While Kanye definitely claims to own the plane, we have known him to embellish in the past. People claim that Adidas has loaned out the plane to Kanye due to them managing his Yeezy brand.Even if that is the case, Kanye definitely has the money to buy a 747 and fit it with the luxurious interior that we mentioned previously. So, even if Adidas ends up taking the plane back once their contract runs out, chances are that Kanye will simply buy a new one!