Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian are worth $2.45 billion combined—but his anti-billionaire remark is going viral. Here's what he said

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is facing backlash online after comments he made about wealth inequality resurfaced on social media. The British racing star, whose estimated net worth is around $550 million, argued that no individual should be allowed to accumulate billions of dollars while poverty continues to exist. People are calling out his and Kim's net worth, saying these comments are in deep contrast.

The remarks have sparked debate because Hamilton himself is among the world's wealthiest athletes and is reportedly linked to reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian, whose net worth is estimated at around $1.9 billion.

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Hamilton: 'You Shouldn't Be Allowed to Have Billions'

In an interview with Jay Shetty, Hamilton spoke candidly about the widening gap between rich and poor. "One of the things that I struggle with every day is that there is such a disparity between the wealthy and the poor” "When you drive around LA there's still so many people living on the streets. You shouldn't be able to have billions".

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"I think there should be a limit to how much you can have because there's enough to go around for everyone”. He also made his position even more direct, saying:

“You shouldn’t be allowed to have billions. There should be a limit to how much you can have.” The comments have gone viral again after being shared widely across social media platforms.

How Much Is Lewis Hamilton Worth?

Hamilton remains one of the highest-paid athletes in motorsport. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Ferrari driver has an estimated fortune of $550 million and earns tens of millions annually through racing contracts, sponsorships and business ventures. The seven-time world champion is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in Formula One history.

Beyond racing, Hamilton has built a global brand through fashion partnerships, investments and activism, helping him become one of the sport's most influential figures.

Kim Kardashian's Fortune Nears $2 Billion

The debate around Hamilton's comments has intensified because of his reported relationship with Kim Kardashian. The reality television star and entrepreneur is estimated to be worth about $1.9 billion, with the bulk of her wealth tied to her shapewear brand SKIMS, which was valued at $5 billion following a major funding round.

Celebrity Net Worth currently places Kardashian's fortune at roughly $2 billion, making her one of the richest celebrities in the world. Much of that wealth comes from her stake in SKIMS, along with earnings from television, endorsements and previous beauty ventures.

Social Media Divided

The resurfaced comments have generated mixed reactions online. Some users praised Hamilton for highlighting wealth inequality and homelessness, while others questioned whether ultra-wealthy celebrities are the right people to make such arguments.

The discussion has become especially heated because Hamilton and Kim's own wealth runs into hundreds of millions of dollars, even though he argues there should be limits on extreme concentrations of wealth.

"@LewisHamilton be the change you want to see and give all of the boundless excess of cash you and your girlfriend have away and we’ll go next," said one user. "Dude is worth $500M+ and lives in Monaco to avoid ever paying a penny in tax, lol," another comment read.

"He’s worth about half a billion, and uses offshore accounts …. Why does anyone need more than £50million? Why doesn’t he give the rest to a good cause?," another one commented.