LOS ANGELES, USA — Kanye West made a dramatic return to the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but his appearance was brief and controversial, sparking speculation and online rumours about whether he was asked to leave the event.
West arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2, 2025, alongside his wife, Bianca Censori, drawing immediate attention on the red carpet.
Censori, who initially wore a fur coat, removed it to reveal a completely sheer slip, leaving her nearly nude for cameras.
Meanwhile, West wore an all-black ensemble with dark sunglasses, maintaining his signature low-profile aesthetic.
Grammy Attendance Disputed
Despite his high-profile arrival, West and Censori were not seen inside the venue, leading to online speculation that the rapper had been removed from the event.
Some reports claimed he had not been officially invited and was asked to leave.
However, a source close to the Grammys disputed the claims, stating that West was never removed and simply left of his own accord.
“Not true,” the source said. “He walked the carpet, got in his car, and left.”
— ye (@kanyewest) February 3, 2025
West’s Career in Flux After Controversial Statements
West has been a polarizing figure in recent years, facing widespread backlash in December 2022 after making antisemitic remarks and praising Adolf Hitler during an appearance on Alex Jones’ now-defunct Infowars talk show.
The controversy led to business fallout, including severed partnerships with Adidas, Balenciaga, and other major brands.
Despite this, West managed to score a hit in 2024 with “Carnival,” a collaboration with Ty Dolla Sign, Rich the Kid, and Playboi Carti, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
The track, from his album “Vultures 1” with Ty Dolla Sign, was nominated for Best Rap Song at the Grammys.
West followed up with “Vultures 2” in August 2024 as part of his ongoing ¥$ collaboration with Ty Dolla Sign.
During a concert in China last September, he announced that his next album would be titled “Bully”, teasing a new song called “Beauty and the Beast.”
Personal and Professional Moves
West reportedly married Censori in a private ceremony in January 2023.
Censori, an architect, works for his Yeezy brand and has been a regular figure by his side in public appearances.
With 75 Grammy nominations and 24 wins, West remains one of the most decorated rap artists in Grammy history.
However, despite having a nominated song, his Grammy night absence suggests a complicated relationship between the artist and the Recording Academy.
For now, West’s future in the music industry remains uncertain, with his commercial success persisting despite ongoing controversies.
