Global Shockwave: Bianca Censori’s Nude Grammys Stunt Sparks Outrage, Costs Kanye West $20M Deal
Bianca Censori ignited worldwide controversy on Sunday at the 2025 Grammys by stepping onto the red carpet completely naked—save for a sheer nude mesh dress worn without underwear—while her husband, Kanye West, remained fully covered.
The 30-year-old designer, known for her provocative fashion choices, confidently shed a furry coat in front of photographers, exposing her bare body in a dramatic display that instantly fueled social media firestorms. Rumors soon swirled that the couple had been kicked out of the event.
However, West has since dismissed the backlash, branding the Grammys as “boring” and defending Censori’s look as “art.”
“People have called this a stunt, but to Ye, this is his art,” a source told The Sun. “He showed up, made global headlines, and left. No one tells him what to do, and even if they had, he wouldn’t have listened.”
Lip reader Nicola Hickling analyzed footage of the moment and claimed West was seen instructing Censori on the stunt. Allegedly, he whispered: “You’re making a scene now.” When she nodded, he encouraged her further: “Make a scene. I’ll say it makes so much sense. Drop it behind you and then turn. I got you.” She then responded, “Alright, let’s go.”
Dressed in a sleek black outfit and shades, West was in stark contrast to his wife’s near-total nudity. He was nominated in the Best Rap Song category but did not stay for the ceremony. Reports emerged that the couple was escorted out by security after arriving uninvited, though another source claimed they left voluntarily.
Beyond the immediate outrage, the fallout has proven costly—West reportedly lost a $20 million deal for two Tokyo Dome concerts in May, as Japanese investors reconsidered their partnership after his Grammys spectacle.
Adding another layer to the drama, music industry insiders speculated that West’s swift exit may have been influenced by his long-standing feud with Taylor Swift, who dominated the evening.
From shocking fashion to financial consequences, the saga of Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s Grammys stunt has only just begun.