Turkish music legend Ibrahim Tatlıses has announced he is donating his entire fortune to the Turkish state and disinheriting his family, according to multiple Turkish media outlets reporting on April 23, 2026.
The singer, who recently recovered from a serious health crisis, stated that he has willed all of his assets to the state, emphasizing that his wealth was earned through his own efforts and therefore he has the right to dispose of it as he sees fit.
The decision comes amid an escalating legal battle with his eldest son, after a court in Izmir issued a ruling prohibiting the son from approaching Tatlıses and requiring him to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet. The son’s lawyer has criticized the ruling as lacking legal justification and said they plan to appeal.
Tatlıses made the announcement following his discharge from hospital, calling it a direct response to the ongoing family dispute. He declared that no family member would receive even a single cent from his estate.
The move has drawn widespread attention across Turkish media, highlighting the intersection of personal health, family conflict, and celebrity influence in the public sphere.
