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Kanye West's Malibu Mansion Saga: From Bunker to Buyer
1 Nov
Summary
- Kanye West once occupied a Tadao Ando mansion for four days.
- Jay-Z and Beyoncé purchased the Malibu mansion for $200 million.
- Kanye's own Ando home became a stripped-down shell after renovation attempts.
In 2023, Jay-Z and Beyoncé purchased the renowned Tadao Ando-designed Malibu mansion, known as 'Big Ando,' for $200 million. This property had previously been occupied for four days by Kanye West, who used it to set up an office and hold meetings. West's own Tadao Ando-designed home, 'Little Ando,' also in Malibu, faced a different fate. He purchased it for $57.25 million in September 2021, intending to renovate it into a minimalist bunker.
However, West's renovation plans led to the property being stripped down to its concrete shell. By 2024-2025, facing financial losses and lawsuits, West listed the unfinished home for $53 million. It eventually sold for $21 million to developer Steven "Bo" Belmont.
Belmont began restoration efforts, investing $8.5 million and rehiring the original architects. As of November 1, 2026, the property remains under construction, having changed hands again in mid-2026 to an all-cash buyer.
