Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, is once again in the spotlight for her unusual public behavior. The latest incident at the Grammy Awards is part of the pattern of behavior her friends previously staged an intervention over.
Bianca Censori, the Australian architect who tied the knot with Kanye “Ye” West on January 13, 2023, once again sparked concern with her behavior at Sunday’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards. However, this isn’t the first time her well-being has been a topic of discussion since she entered a relationship with the rapper.
Censori’s Past Concerning Behavior
Speculation about Bianca Censori’s relationship with Kanye West began in December 2022 when the rapper released a song titled Censori Overload, hinting at a romantic connection. Just weeks later, on January 9, 2023, the couple was spotted in Beverly Hills sporting gold rings, fueling wedding rumors.
Reports soon emerged claiming the two had married in a private ceremony, but questions arose when it was revealed they had never filed an official marriage certificate. Adding to the intrigue, many observers pointed out Censori’s striking resemblance to West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian—from her facial features to her curvaceous figure—further intensifying public interest in their relationship.
After her alleged marriage to Kanye West, Bianca Censori underwent a dramatic transformation. She chopped off her long brunette locks, dyed her hair platinum blonde, and began stepping out in increasingly revealing outfits. Her fashion choices reached an extreme in Italy, where she was seen wearing a nearly nude catsuit, turning heads and sparking widespread debate.
By 2023, those close to Censori grew increasingly alarmed, believing her behavior was out of character. Friends voiced their concerns, suspecting that West—18 years her senior—was exerting a controlling influence over her. Many feared she was being manipulated, as her transformation appeared to align more with West’s aesthetic preferences than her own past style and demeanor.
Concerns deepened as friends feared West had molded Censori into a “radicalized” version of his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. Their worries intensified after the couple’s scandalous trip to Italy in September 2023, when they made global headlines for an inappropriate act aboard a boat taxi in Venice.
During the ride, West was allegedly seen exposing his bare backside in public, shocking onlookers and enraging Italian locals. The incident triggered a police investigation, with authorities identifying the boat’s driver as a key witness. Officials planned to question him about the couple’s lewd conduct, further fueling speculation about Censori’s troubling transformation under West’s influence.
Authorities took swift action, asking witnesses and photographers to turn over any viral images of the scandalous act. A Venice police source emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, “There are standards of public decorum that must be followed by both tourists and locals, and any breaches are severely punished.”
The insider further stressed the global impact of the incident, saying, “The images of West with his trousers down while in a taxi as he and his partner crossed the lagoon were seen all over the world.”
Meanwhile, growing concerns for Censori’s well-being continued to mount. A close friend revealed the heartbreaking reality of her situation: “Bianca is stuck, and her friends are trying to save her, but no one can because of the blockades Kanye has put up around her.”
The source went on to express deep concern, stating, “Everyone is extremely worried. This isn’t who she is. Bianca has always been an incredibly outspoken and lively person—never one to keep her mouth shut. But now, she has no one, and it’s terrifying.”
Before her life with West, Censori was building an impressive career of her own. From July 2017 to June 2020, she worked as a full-time architect student at DP Toscano Architects. Since November 2020, she has held the prestigious role of Head of Architecture at YEEZY, her husband’s company.
Online reactions poured in, with many expressing deep concern for Censori. One user wrote, “If I were her friend, I’d be worried too. This doesn’t look like a healthy relationship.” Another added, “This poor girl is in serious trouble.”
Others pointed out her apparent discomfort, with one remarking, “She looks totally uncomfortable—she needs to get away.” Another commenter took it a step further, declaring, “She needs to be rescued.”
Censori was first linked to West in January 2023, just months after his divorce from Kim Kardashian was finalized. During his marriage to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, West often referred to Kardashian as his “muse” and played a significant role in shaping her fashion evolution.
Now, Censori’s friends fear she’s undergoing a similar transformation, with one insider claiming West is molding her into “Kim 2.0.” However, a source drew a stark contrast between the two relationships, stating, “The difference is that when Kim was with Kanye, he was respected in the fashion world. He has since lost this respect.”
West’s downward spiral began in October 2022 when he sparked outrage by wearing a White Lives Matter T-shirt at his YZY SZN 9 Paris fashion show. The controversy deepened the following month when he made a series of antisemitic remarks on X (formerly Twitter), leading to the abrupt termination of his lucrative partnerships with Gap and Adidas—costing him his billionaire status.
Despite the chaos surrounding him, a friend of Censori’s revealed that she willingly stepped into the relationship with full awareness of West’s controversies. “Bianca knew what she was getting into when she started dating Kanye. But she found him charming,” the friend shared.
During their Italian getaway, Censori—who worked with West on This Is Ye in 2023 and made five appearances on Dish Nation from 2023 to 2024—seemed unusually subdued, often lowering her head and avoiding eye contact. The concerning behavior between her and West has only escalated since.
West’s Alleged Control Over Censori
Friends of the Australian architect worry that West’s grip on her has only tightened. In January 2024, his actions further fueled suspicions of manipulation. Desperate to intervene, Censori’s loved ones attempted to confront her about the rapper’s alleged “controlling ways”—but their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful.
After reportedly marrying West, Censori completely vanished from social media. The only remaining trace is an unverified Facebook account featuring a single profile picture uploaded on October 26, 2021, with no activity since.
It seems that West may have played a role in shaping his wife’s online presence. An insider shared, “Bianca has always been active on social media—until she married Kanye.”
The source further revealed, “He doesn’t want her to have social media because he believes the negative comments would hurt her.” The insider continued, “He’s convinced her that, as a star now, she needs to remain a mystery—and for those who know her, it feels like another form of control.”
Censori’s friends also expressed disapproval over West sharing racy images of her on Instagram. Despite his claims of wanting to protect her, they believe he is using these posts to control the narrative, essentially showcasing her vulnerability while manipulating her image.
“It is disturbing, and by shutting her off from the world he is causing her to become more and more isolated,” the source said. Her friends are shocked that the assertive architect is complying with her husband’s demands.
Censori’s friends believed her strong personality would have resisted West’s alleged control, but it seems to have faded. The insider claimed, “She is wearing what he wants, going where he wants and doing what he wants because she really has no other choice.”
The source continued, “She went from being his designer to his wife, which, unfortunately, isn’t a paid position. She’s trapped.” In October 2023, reports emerged that West allegedly instructed Censori to “never speak.”
Sources revealed that he has imposed strict rules on her, controlling what she eats, what she wears, and requiring regular exercise—though he doesn’t follow the same regimen. It’s been claimed that Censori no longer has a mind of her own and simply obeys her husband, who has convinced her that they are living a “royal” lifestyle.
The latest chapter in their controversial relationship unfolded at the Grammys, where Censori’s behavior once again raised concerns.
West’s Alleged Publicity Stunt
Many have speculated that Censori’s almost-nude appearance on the Grammy Awards red carpet, where she wore a sheer mini dress, may have been a calculated publicity stunt. As the couple made their way down the red carpet, they appeared to have a tense conversation, adding to the ongoing speculation about the nature of their relationship and the influence West may have over Censori’s actions.
Nicola Hickling, the founder and lead analyst at LipReader, offered insight into the exchange between West and Censori on the red carpet. According to Hickling, West appeared to instruct his wife to remove her coat and reveal her sheer outfit, with West reportedly telling her, “You’re making a scene now.”
Hickling noted that Censori seemed to nod in response, and West then added, “Make a scene, I’ll say it’ll make so much sense.” He instructed her to “drop it behind you and then turn, I got you,” to which she reportedly replied, “Alright, let’s go.” At one point, West whispered to her, which Hickling translated as, “I’ll tell ’em you’re on fire tonight, babe,” further fueling the speculation about the nature of their interaction and whether this was part of a planned stunt.
Censori’s outfit at the Grammy Awards certainly turned heads, offering minimal coverage as she posed next to her fully-dressed husband, West, who wore all black. According to sources, shortly after she dropped her black fur coat, someone approached the couple with concerns. Insiders revealed that the individual was worried that CBS, the network airing the ceremony, could face fines from advertisers due to the revealing nature of Censori’s attire. A source described the moment, saying, “Everyone looked at them like they were crazy,” with whispers that West may have orchestrated the scene as a publicity stunt, fearing that he was no longer the center of attention.
“The organizers were notified about her outfit just minutes after they hit the red carpet, and they quickly sent someone to tell West’s team that they needed to leave. The concern was that such a stunt could lead to major issues for CBS if it aired,” the insider continued.
Following the incident, social media erupted with concerned comments. One Facebook user expressed, “He humiliates her,” while another added, “Omg, he has degraded her so much.” A third commenter was visibly upset, asking, “Why the hell doesn’t someone stop him from doing this to her??? Look at her face. She is not smiling… she’s not enjoying the moment.”
Another person voiced their concern, saying, “She’s like a robot under his controlling command!” Meanwhile, sources reported that Kanye West was “upset” after being asked to leave the venue, feeling frustrated that he wasn’t able to create more disruption inside. Although it was initially suggested they were asked to leave, another source claimed that the couple left on their own terms shortly after the incident.
