Kanye West Launches Solana-Based ‘YZY Money’—Token Surges Over 800% Despite Rapper’s February Claim That ‘Coins Prey On Fans With Hype’

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, announced the launch of YZY Money on Wednesday, marking a dramatic reversal from his February stance against celebrity meme coins.

The rapper posted on X: “YEEZY MONEY IS HERE. A NEW ECONOMY, BUILT ON CHAIN.”

West Reverses Previous Crypto Stance

The Solana-based token (YZY) surged 814% to $1.86, according to CoinMarketCap data. West’s pivot comes despite previously rejecting a $2 million offer to launch a cryptocurrency, stating, “coins prey on the fans with hype.”

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Comprehensive Financial Ecosystem

YZY Money represents more than a simple meme coin launch. …

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