Disgraced Kanye West shops with ‘wife’ Bianca Censori at canceled Balenciaga
No one is saying “yay” to Ye’s latest shopping trip.
Embattled rapper Kanye West, who was canceled for spewing anti-Semitic comments last year and vowed to “go death con 3 ON JEWISH PEOPLE,” was snapped browsing at a similarly scandal-ridden store with new “wife” Bianca Censori in Beverly Hills Wednesday.
The couple went shopping at Balenciaga, which landed in hot water in December after releasing a controversial ad campaign showcasing toddlers holding teddy bears in BDSM-inspired outfits, along with a second series of ads that pictured court documents pertaining to child pornography laws.
Both the brand and its creative director, Demna, apologized following the backlash.
Interestingly, Balenciaga cut ties with West last October amid to the 45-year-old rapper’s inflammatory anti-Semitic remarks; the Grammy winner had previously enjoyed a close relationship with the luxury label, collaborating with Demna on Yeezy Gap apparel and looks for his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
West even made his runway debut at Balenciaga during Paris Fashion Week, mere days before the house ended their partnership.
But the “Runaway” rapper, who defended Balenciaga on Twitter in December, didn’t seem to mind; he was seen perusing the boutique’s footwear selection with 27-year-old Censori, the Australian Yeezy employee he reportedly married in a non-legal ceremony earlier this month.
West is famous for taking his flames on shopping sprees, having treated ex Julia Fox to a $100,000 Diesel dress-up date and a whopping five Birkin bags in early 2022, and gifted fling Chaney Jones a $275,000 Hermès bag just a few months later.
A source told Page Six the Kardashians are worried about West’s sudden “wedding” to Censori.
“The family isn’t taking this as a marriage yet,” the insider said. “They don’t know what it is. They aren’t sure if it is a PR stunt. They are waiting to see if he files for papers. They are nervous because if it’s real, she would be in the children’s life.”
Kim and Kanye, who share four children, finalized their divorce in 2022 after seven years of marriage.
After the Balenciaga scandal, Kim — previously the brand’s walking billboard — switched loyalties.