Kanye West and Bianca Censori's shocking stunt at the 2025 Grammy Awards is making waves, and not in a good way. Here's how one red carpet incident could cost the rapper a major concert deal in Japan.
- Feb 4, 2025
AceShowbiz - In a series of unexpected events at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori found themselves in hot water. According to reports, the couple's stunt on the red carpet might end up costing the rapper a lucrative $20 million international concert deal.
"The investors in Japan who are backing the concerts are extremely upset by this. It is highly likely that they will pull the funding for the shows," a local source told the Daily Mail. The same source described the incident as "creepy beyond belief" and noted that it has been met with horror in Japan, a country experiencing a significant cultural awakening regarding women's rights.
The incident in question occurred at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena Sunday night, February 2. For music's biggest night, West donned his usual all-black ensemble with sunglasses and a diamond chain while Censori arrived in a dramatic black floor-length fur coat.
According to a lip reader cited by the Daily Mail, West encouraged Censori to "make a scene," instructing her to "drop it behind you and then turn" before she disrobed completely to reveal sheer dress with nothing underneath.
The backlash was swift and severe. The stunt has made investors in Japan reconsider their support for West's scheduled performances at Tokyo Dome in May. "What he did is being seen as an act of coercive control, which is utterly unacceptable," the source explained. "He has completely culturally misjudged Japan. He has greatly misjudged the tolerance of the Japanese people toward these activities. He's just not welcome anymore."
This controversy could hit West hard, as he has been living almost full-time in Japan for about a year. With the funding for his concerts now in jeopardy, the repercussions could go beyond just financial losses. The source added, "Kanye is just f***king up every opportunity that comes to him."
As of now, representatives for Kanye West have not responded to requests for comments. It remains to be seen how this situation will unfold and whether West will be able to salvage the concert deal or his reputation in Japan.
