"I lost 2 billion dollars in one day and I’m still alive", Kanye West declared to his Instagram followers on 27 October. 

it capped a dramatic fall from grace for the outspoken rapper and businessman, who had a $2 billion (£1.7bn) net worth earlier this year, according to Forbes.

As the self-declared "genius" continues to grab headlines with his provocative behaviour and dubious social media posts, read on to take a look at West's meteoric rise and subsequent fall, and what it's cost him. All dollar amounts in US dollars, unless otherwise stated.