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Kanye West has reportedly parted ways with his massive $14 million Bighorn Mountain Ranch in Wyoming, selling it back to its original owners, the Flitner family. The sale comes amid growing reports of the rapper’s financial struggles and a string of neglected properties across his once-glamorous real estate empire. Once envisioned as a creative sanctuary, the 6,713-acre ranch has fallen into disrepair after years of abandonment. Now, the Flitners, who owned the property for generations, are reclaiming it, calling the moment a “grace of God” return, as per a report by The Blast.ALSO READ: Corporate China in turmoil after Yu Menglong’s sudden death sends shockwave Why did Kanye West sell his Wyoming Ranch? Kanye West has sold his sprawling 6,713-acre Bighorn Mountain Ranch back to Greg and Pam Flitner, the original owners, after the property suffered years of neglect. Purchased in 2019 for $14 million, the ranch was initially meant to serve as a creative retreat away from the spotlight. However, it soon became a symbol of West’s erratic lifestyle and unfinished ambitions. The Flitner family, who had owned the land for over five generations, noticed it had quietly gone back on the market in September and seized the opportunity to reclaim it. According to Cowboy State Daily, the sale was notarized by West’s wife, Bianca Censori, as per a report by The Blast.Live EventsALSO READ: Poland warns Putin: Enter our airspace and you will be forced down, sent to the Hague Pam Flitner shared, “Unlike Monster Ranch, he did not knock down any of the buildings,” expressing relief that West preserved the property’s historic landmarks. She added, "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." What was the condition of the Ranch? Bighorn Mountain Ranch, once a picturesque blend of open meadows and forest lands, had deteriorated over time. The property included a five-bedroom log home, a cookhouse cabin, and several luxury amenities surrounded by pristine wilderness. Despite its beauty, reports revealed it had “fallen into ruins” following years of neglect, as per a report by The Blast.ALSO READ: Taylor Swift worried about Travis Kelce’s drug history — insiders say it’s taking a toll Pam reflected on the ranch’s return to their family, "A big chunk of the ranch sold when the mountain sold." "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." The Flitners also confirmed that the ranch, once West’s “therapy ranch” during his divorce from Kim Kardashian, remained largely intact, a rare bright spot amid his declining property portfolio, as per a report by The Blast. Are financial troubles behind Kanye West’s property sell-off? Kanye West’s decision to sell the Wyoming property isn’t isolated. In recent months, the rapper has reportedly listed multiple homes, including his fire-damaged church and Calabasas ranch, amid speculation of mounting financial issues, as per a report by The Blast. According to The Sun, his Los Angeles-area church, which was damaged by fire in October 2024, has been listed for $1.5 million, the same price he paid for it in 2023. The listing describes it as a “rare opportunity to purchase a 29,364 square foot flat lot.”ALSO READ: Meta layoffs: After offering billion dollar pay packages, Mark Zuckerberg-led firm to cut 600 AI jobs Additionally, West’s Calabasas ranch is on the market for $2.95 million, even as reports claim he owes over $60,000 in unpaid property taxes linked to the same home. Sources noted that West and Censori rarely stay in any of their homes, choosing instead to travel and stay in luxury hotels worldwide. What did Kim Kardashian say about their marriage and finances? Kim Kardashian recently shed light on her tumultuous marriage to Kanye West during an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast. The SKIMS founder revealed the emotional turmoil she faced before filing for divorce in 2022, citing instability and erratic behavior as key reasons for the split, as per a report by The Blast. “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.” Kardashian also described moments when West’s unpredictable actions created emotional and financial stress. “I came home and we would have five Lamborghinis,” she recalled. “But when he was having an episode, they’d 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,” she said, adding that “lack of stability was a big thing.” While it remains unclear whether West’s recent sales signal a broader financial crisis, his once-expansive real estate portfolio appears to be shrinking fast. From Malibu to Calabasas, his properties have either been damaged, sold, or left vacant, as per a report by The Blast. The Wyoming ranch, which once symbolized his retreat from fame, now returns to its roots, closing a chapter in West’s turbulent journey through fame, fortune, and personal reinvention.FAQsWho bought Kanye West’s Wyoming ranch?The Bighorn Mountain Ranch was sold back to its original owners, Greg and Pam Flitner, after years of neglect.Why is Kanye West selling his properties?Reports suggest West is offloading several properties amid financial issues, unpaid taxes, and maintenance challenges.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onKanye West bankruptcyKanye West on the verge of going bankruptKanye WestWyoming ranch saleKanye West financial strugglesKim Kardashian divorce Kanye WestCowboy State DailyKanye West rehab (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) 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