Kanye West has hit back at claims that he and his wife Bianca Censori were ejected from the Grammys over her nude appearance, with insiders claiming he branded the ceremony “boring” and insisting their early departure was planned.
The rapper, 47, and Bianca, 30, caused a media storm after she appeared on the red carpet wearing a completely sheer dress, revealing her naked body beneath.
Kanye was spotted instructing the architect to remove her black coat to fully expose the daring ensemble. Witnesses claimed Kanye told Bianca: “Drop it behind you and then turn, I got you,” before she complied, leaving onlookers stunned.
Now, Kanye has slammed broadcaster Don Lemon, claiming he was responsible for the rumour.
Sharing a snap of Don, Kanye penned: “This the goofball that started the rumor that me and my wife got kicked out the Grammies 3 decades of innovating music and they always K***S like this.” However, there is no evidence to suggest that Don was behind the rumour.
Despite allegations that the couple was asked to leave the Grammys due to indecent exposure concerns, sources close to Kanye have insisted otherwise.
“Ye always planned to do the red carpet and leave – he’d never sit through the Grammys because it’s so dull and boring,” said an insider. “People have called this a stunt, but to Ye, this is his art. He turned up, made headlines around the world, and left. No one told him what to do, and even if they had, he wouldn’t have listened.”
The Golddigger rapper, who has won 24 Grammys throughout his illustrious career, was seen having what appeared to be a tense conversation with an organizer. CBS allegedly warned his team that he could face a fine due to the explicit nature of Bianca’s outfit. However, the couple reportedly stayed at the Crypto.com Arena for just 30 minutes before leaving at 3:30 pm UK time. They later attended a post-Grammys party, where they were seen dancing and enjoying themselves until 1:45 am.
“Bianca was loving life and had a great time,” added a source. “She is a muse for Ye, and there is no coercion involved. This is what Ye does – he makes a statement, and the whole world talks about it.”
While fans questioned Kanye’s influence over Bianca, including a lip reader’s claim that he told her to “Make a scene, I’ll say it’ll make so much sense,” those close to the pair dismissed concerns. “This is their dynamic, and they are unfazed by the commentary,” said the insider.
This isn’t the first time the couple has made headlines for their controversial behavior. In 2023, they were banned by a Venice boat company after allegations surfaced that Bianca performed a sex act on Kanye in public. The Venezia Turismo Motoscafi company released a statement saying, “We completely dissociate ourselves from such acts and behavior. Mr. West and his wife will certainly no longer be welcome on board our company’s boats.”
