The artist formerly known as Kanye West , who turned 49 this week, celebrated his birthday by adding a rare Audemars Piguet watch worth nearly $2 million to his collection. Ye, whose birthday on June 8 was also commemorated with the release of new track “ GEMINI SEASON ,” acquired an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked in 18-carat white gold set with baguette-cut diamonds. Per reps, the timepiece, seen being worn by Ye in a photo shared to Instagram this week by Bianca Censori , was acquired for approximately $1.8 million. Get a closer look below. Ye’s 49th birthday, preceded by a lengthy statement issued via Wall Street Journal in January in which the Bully artist spoke at length about his bipolar disorder struggles and affirmed that he is “ not a Nazi or an antisemite ,” saw him being thanked by frequent collaborator Aus Taylor for “ giving a young Jedi a chance .” Per Taylor, Ye imbued him with “light and confidence” at a pivotal moment in his life.…