Review of Reviews: “An Estate Plan For Kanye West,” Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 39 (2021)Review of Reviews: “An Estate Plan For Kanye West,” Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 39 (2021)

“An Estate Plan For Kanye West” provides a wealth of information and teaching points, all while keeping you engrossed through a compelling writing style and relatable pop culture references. After all, the very subject is the enigmatic and polarizing hip-hop icon himself, Kanye West—one of the premier pop culture identities of our day and age. 

The article takes a deep dive into analyzing viable estate-planning alternatives for the disposition of what’s likely to be a valuable asset in Kanye’s estate —his right of publicity. Under California law, where Kanye is currently a resident, Kanye’s right of publicity is a descendible asset (California recognizes a post-mortem right of publicity that’s protectable for up to 70 years after the deat...