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  • Kanye West and Bianca Split, Headed For Divorce

    Kanye West and Bianca Split, Headed For Divorce

    Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s whirlwind marriage appears to be unraveling, with sources confirming that Censori has reached her breaking point.

    According to an insider who spoke to The Poston Thursday, the final straw came when West unveiled a swastika-emblazoned shirt.

    “She’s had enough,” the source revealed.

    “The swastika shirt was the last straw. She told him that’s not who she is, and that she can’t be associated with that.”

    West, however, reportedly dismissed her concerns, claiming he has “dominion” over her and insisting that he would continue selling the controversial shirts despite the backlash.

    Bianca walks away

    While West remains convinced that Censori will return, those close to her suggest otherwise.

    “He believes that she’ll come back to him, saying that she’s just ‘mad at him,’ but right now, she’s told him that she’s completely done,” the insider added.

    News of their split first broke through the Daily Mail, with sources revealing that both West and Censori have already begun the process of securing divorce attorneys.

    According to TMZ, both sides are actively shopping for legal representation, signaling an imminent legal battle.

    Their relationship, which has been anything but conventional, has long been a subject of public scrutiny.

    Bianca, a former architectural designer for West’s Yeezy brand, married the rapper in a non-legally binding ceremony in early 2023.

    Since then, she has often been seen in revealing and eccentric outfits, seemingly embracing West’s influence over her public image.

    However, insiders have hinted at growing tensions behind closed doors, with Censori reportedly feeling increasingly isolated and controlled.

    As the couple’s marriage heads toward an apparent collapse.

    West continues to court controversy, refusing to step away from inflammatory statements and divisive imagery.

    With both parties now preparing for what could be a highly publicized divorce.

    The world watches to see whether Censori will truly walk away—or if West’s prediction of her return will come to pass.

  • Kanye West’s Website Goes Down After Nazi T-shirt Sales

    Kanye West’s Website Goes Down After Nazi T-shirt Sales

    The website of Kanye West’s Yeezy fashion brand was offline Tuesday after it began selling plain white T-shirts with a swastika.

    The site displayed the message “Something went wrong” and “This store is unavailable.”

    West, who now calls himself Ye, appeared in a commercial for the site that aired in Southern California during the Super Bowl.

    In the low-budget ad, the rapper was sitting in what appeared to be a dentist’s chair, flashing a set of diamond-encrusted dentures, and saying he had spent all the money for the commercial on the new teeth.

    He told viewers he had filmed the ad on an iPhone and directed them to visit his yeezy.com website.

    Immediately after the ad aired, Variety reported, the website had a range of West’s fashionware available, but it changed a short time later and began displaying only a single item — a white T-shirt with a large black swastika on the front, with a $20 price tag.

    The swastika is the symbol adopted by Hitler as the primary emblem of the Nazis. It galvanized his followers in the 20th century and continues to threaten and instill fear in those targeted by antisemitism and white supremacy.

    Variety, citing people familiar with the ad booking process, said the 30-second spot had gone through the usual approval channels, which included a look at the website. Nothing objectionable was flagged.

    But by Tuesday the site, which was underpinned by e-commerce firm Shopify, was offline.

    “All merchants are responsible for following the rules of our platform. This merchant did not engage in authentic commerce practices and violated our terms, so we removed them from Shopify,” Shopify said in a statement.

    The fresh controversy came just days after West’s account on X — the platform formerly known as Twitter — went dark in the wake of a days-long rant that included vitriolic, anti-Semitic outbursts.

    It was not immediately clear if the artist and entrepreneur, who has spoken openly about struggles with bipolar disorder, had deactivated the account himself or if X took it down.

    “I’m logging out of Twitter. I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent. It has been very cathartic to use the world as a sounding board,” he wrote in his final post, referring to the owner of X, Elon Musk.

    It is a familiar pattern for Ye, 47, who is now in the headlines as often for his provocative, often hate-filled rants as he is for his music.

    The rapper has been locked out of social media platforms in the past, notably when he was banned from X for nearly eight months for violating rules barring incitement to violence.

    Ye’s most recent missives included comments in support of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is imprisoned on sex trafficking charges. He repeatedly referred to himself as a “Nazi.”

    He also referred to the stunt he pulled at the Grammys last week with wife Bianca Censori, who appeared virtually nude on the red carpet ahead of the awards gala.

    On Tuesday, a Jewish former employee of West’s filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging he had told her he was a “Nazi” and compared himself to Adolf Hitler, the Los Angeles Times reported.

    (AFP)

  • Elon Musk Unfollows Kanye West On X

    Elon Musk Unfollows Kanye West On X

    Kanye West, the Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur, is making headlines once again with his latest social media activity. He unfollowed Taylor Swift on X, followed tech mogul Elon Musk, and publicly called on President Donald Trump to pardon his friend, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

    Kanye’s Plea to Trump: “Free Puff”

    In a series of posts on X, West passionately urged Trump to intervene.

    FREE PUFF — ye (@kanyewest) February 7, 2025

    “FREE PUFF,” West wrote. He also tagged Trump in another post, saying, “@realDonaldTrump PLEASE FREE MY BROTHER PUFF,” which he later deleted. Additionally, he criticized Hollywood’s silence on the issue, stating, “WE ALL WATCHED THEM TAKE CHRIS BROWN AND AIN’T NOBODY DO NOTHING.”

    West’s support for Combs reflects his continued alignment with Trump, whom he famously endorsed during the 2016 presidential election.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ combs faces serious legal battle

    Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, was arrested in New York on September 16 and is facing multiple serious charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, fraud, and coercion. Prosecutors have labeled him a flight risk, resulting in three denied bail requests. If convicted, he could face life in prison.

    Beyond the criminal charges, Combs is also battling civil lawsuits. A recent one alleges that he “dehumanized the plaintiff and reduced him to a mere object for his amusement and to satisfy his sexual fetishes.” It adds he “exploited the plaintiff, imprisoning and controlling him through surveillance and secret filming.”

    Combs denies all allegations

    Combs’ legal team has strongly denied the accusations. His attorney told Rolling Stone: “No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex-trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to separate fact from fiction, and Mr. Combs is confident that he will prevail in court.”

    West’s vocal defense of Combs adds another layer of controversy to an already high-profile case. His decision to unfollow Taylor Swift and align with figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump has reignited discussions about celebrity influence and loyalty.

    Awaiting trial

    With Combs’ trial set for May 5, his legal team is preparing a defense against both criminal charges and multiple civil lawsuits. Meanwhile, Kanye West’s public support for the embattled music mogul has ensured that the case remains at the center of media attention.

  • ‪Kanye West Pleads With Trump To Pardon Diddy‬

    ‪Kanye West Pleads With Trump To Pardon Diddy‬

    With Sean “Diddy” Combs facing trial on multiple sex trafficking and abuse charges, Kanye West is calling on President Donald Trump to intervene.

    The 24-time Grammy winner took to social media Thursday, urging Trump to pardon Combs before his May 5 trial.

    “FREE PUFF,” West wrote on X, later adding, “@realDonaldTrump PLEASE FREE MY BROTHER PUFF.”

    West also criticized celebrities for their silence, stating, “WATCH OUR BROTHER ROT AND NEVER SAY S—,” and referencing Chris Brown: “WE ALL WATCHED TAKE CHRIS BROWN AND AINT NOBODY DO NOTHING I WAS P— THEN TOO CHRIS BROWN ITS TO THE WHEELS FALL OFF.”

    His comments followed Trump’s sweeping pardon of nearly 1,500 January 6th defendants.

    Combs, 55, was arrested by NYPD on September 16 and remains jailed after being denied bail three times.

    Facing charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution, he could receive a life sentence if convicted.

    In addition, Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, is battling numerous sexual assault lawsuits, including one with Jay-Z as a co-defendant. Several of his accusers are minors, including a 10-year-old boy.

  • ‪Kanye West Brags About His Wife Bianca Censori As ‘The Most Googled Person On Earth’ After Near-Naked Grammy Appearance

    ‪Kanye West Brags About His Wife Bianca Censori As ‘The Most Googled Person On Earth’ After Near-Naked Grammy Appearance

    Kanye West is bragging about the media attention his wife Bianca Censori has amassed since her nearly-naked viral appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

    Censori, 30, made headlines by wearing an ultra-sheer minidress that left little to the imagination, sparking widespread debate and criticism.

    On February 4, West, 47, took to Instagram to boast about the attention, sharing Google Trends data that showed “Bianca Censori Grammys” surpassing “Grammy winners 2025” in search interest. He declared, “WE BEAT THE GRAMMIES,” and added, “FOR CLARITY FEBRUARY 4TH 2025 MY WIFE IS THE MOST GOOGLED PERSON ON THE PLANET CALLED EARTH.”

    Controversy at the Grammys

    The couple’s red carpet appearance was not without controversy. Reports emerged that they were escorted out of the event due to Censori’s attire and their uninvited status.

    However, Grammy executive producer Raj Kapoor clarified that while there are strict dress codes for performers, guidelines for attendees are more open to interpretation. He stated that West and Censori were not removed from the event but left voluntarily.

    Despite the backlash, Censori appeared unfazed, stepping out in Los Angeles the following day in another revealing outfit. This bold fashion choice has led to discussions about personal agency and the influence of West on Censori’s public image. Some critics have expressed concern over West’s history of dictating the attire of the women in his life, including his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, suggesting a pattern of controlling behavior.

    Kanye West and Bianca Censori on the Grammys red carpet (Getty)

    The couple’s appearance also drew sharp criticism from public figures. Media personality Don Lemon clapped back at West after the rapper accused him of spreading rumors that the pair were kicked out of the Grammys. “Get your s*** straight,” Lemon fired back.

    Meanwhile, The View co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin expressed discomfort with the situation, stating, “I hope that his partner is OK, because that whole thing was very uncomfortable, I think, for most women to watch.” Megyn Kelly, known for her outspoken commentary, called the stunt “crass, classless & desperate,” while Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy questioned when West last made headlines for his talent rather than shock value.

    Fashion Forward or Shock Value?

    Despite the backlash, West seems unfazed. On Tuesday, he unveiled the first piece of women’s clothing from his latest Yeezy fashion collection: the black sheer bodysuit Censori wore to Grammy afterparties. The move suggests that West is doubling down on his provocative approach to fashion, blending artistry with controversy.

    As the debate over Censori’s Grammy look continues, one thing is clear: Kanye West remains a master at keeping himself and his inner circle in the spotlight. Whether this attention translates into long-term success for his Yeezy brand or further alienates his critics remains to be seen.

    For now, the internet is buzzing, and West is happy to let it ride.

     

  • Kanye West Apologizes, Deletes Sexually Explicit Remarks About Kamala Harris in Twitter Rant

    Kanye West Apologizes, Deletes Sexually Explicit Remarks About Kamala Harris in Twitter Rant

    In a series of provocative posts on X, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has once again stirred controversy with his unfiltered comments.

    From making inappropriate comments about former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to expressing unwavering support for Donald Trump, West has reaffirmed his reputation for courting controversy and defying expectations.

    In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), West made shocking remarks about Kamala Harris, claiming he had a sexual interest in her but retracting his statement after her political losses. “I used to want to f*ck Kamala until she lost. I don’t f*ck losers anymore,” he wrote. The post was later removed, with West jokingly attributing the deletion to pressure from Democrats, though he quickly dismissed the idea, stating, “Dey don’t control black people no more. Trump 4 life.” Shortly after, he attempted to backtrack, posting, “Kamala seems like a very nice human. I just wanna say sorry to her kids.”

    West also took the opportunity to praise former President Donald Trump, declaring, “Trump’s back in office. Ye’s back a billionaire. The world might just be ok.”

    Trump has previously associated himself with West, even inviting the star to the White House in 2018 but in more recent years has made efforts to distance himself from the musician.

    Donald Trump and Kanye West meet in the Oval Office in 2018 (AFP via Getty Images)

    He later said, in reference to the infamous red MAGA hat: “I risked my life to wear a red hat then he turned it black.”

    This statement followed his recent claim that he has regained billionaire status. West’s posts grew increasingly bold as he flaunted his wealth and freedom, writing, “Damn. Just warming up. I’m rich. I can say whatever the fuck I want. I do this for the broke me. Shout out to broke me this one’s for you.”

    Among a slew of posts from the rapper around the same time, was one which read: “Hey kids, Twitter is a great way to express yourself and crash three companies at once.”

    Adding to his string of bold statements, Ye hinted at his ongoing feud with Taylor Swift, revealing that she is the only person he follows on Instagram.

    Meanwhile, Ye is facing legal trouble as model Jenifer An, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault during a 2010 music video shoot. The lawsuit alleges that the incident took place at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City, where West reportedly singled her out among a group of models in a manner that made her feel uncomfortable, according to Page Six.

    Despite the backlash, Ye remains unapologetic, asserting, “I’m rich. I can say whatever the f*** I want.”

    Meanwhile, West is nominated for Best Rap Song at this year’s Grammys for his song “Carnival”. The awards will take place on Sunday 2 February. Follow all the news about the 2025 Grammy Awards here.

  • ‪Kanye West Sued For Allegedly Drugging, Sexually Assaulting Ex-Assistant At Diddy Studio Session‬

    ‪Kanye West Sued For Allegedly Drugging, Sexually Assaulting Ex-Assistant At Diddy Studio Session‬

    Controversial rapper Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) is being sued by a former assistant, who has accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a party. The incident happened at a studio session that Ye co-hosted by Diddy.

    In a new complaint, Lauren Pisciotta who has worked with Ye as his assistant from 2021 to 2022, has accused West of sexually assaulting her.

    In a new lawsuit filed on Oct 8 in Los Angeles County Court, the influencer has revealed horrifying inside details about Ye and Diddy’s party.

    In the filing, Pisciotta alleges that years before she worked with the rapper, she was invited to a studio session in Santa Monica, California. At the party, she said, ”drinks were served to others in attendance, followed by an announcement that everybody had to drink if they wanted to stay.”

    During the part, she allegedly accused the rapper of drugging her. In the complaint, she said that the drink that was served to her at the request of West was “laced with an unidentifiable drug,” and after a few small sips, she started disoriented.

    “As plaintiff began to slip into an altered and heavily impaired state, she felt less in control of her body and speech, and that is where plaintiff’s memories of that night escape her,” the new complaint reads.

    In the complaint, she further alleges that the next day she woke “feeling physically ill and confused”. She was not able to recall what happened to her after she had the drink.

    Pisciotta found out about being physically abused by the rapper years later when she again met the rapper and he brought up the night they first met.

    During the conversation, the rapper told Pisciotta that they “did kind of hook up a little one time,” referring to the part.

    “Up until that very point, right before that very conversation, Plaintiff [Pisciotta] was unaware that she had been subjected to gender violence and sexual battery on that studio night by KANYE WEST a.k.a YE,” the document reads.

    In a new complaint, she has mentioned Sean as the co-host of the event, without accusing the Grammy winner of any serious charges. Sean is currently behind the jail for sex trafficking and racketeering.

    In June, Pisciotta sued the rapper for sexual harassment, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.

    Ye has not reacted to this new complaint yet.

  • Kanye West filed court documents to legally change his name to Ye

    Kanye West filed court documents to legally change his name to Ye

    Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name.

    The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his full name — Kanye Omari West — in favour of just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, with no middle name or last name.

    The documents, dated Aug. 11 but not sent into the court system until Tuesday, cite “personal reasons” for the change. An email seeking comment from the attorney who filed the documents was not immediately returned.

    A judge must approve of the change before it becomes official.

    West, who has called himself Ye on his social media pages for years, tweeted that he wanted the change in 2018.

    The moniker was also the title of his 2018 album. He has said in interviews that, along with being a shortening of his first name he likes, that it’s a word used throughout the Bible.

    West is in the middle of a divorce with Kim Kardashian West, who did not ask that her last name be changed back to just Kardashian when she filed to split from him in February. The couple’s four children also have his last name.

    He has been holding a series of stadium listening parties for his forthcoming 10th studio album “Donda,” which is scheduled to be released before the end of August.