Is Bianca Censori Truly Happy, or Just a ‘Puppet’ in Kanye West’s Hands?

At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori – a former model and architect for Yeezy – caused a media frenzy. Censori appeared on the red carpet in a shockingly short, completely transparent dress, with no underwear, creating an almost nude effect. As Kanye stood behind her, she pulled her fur coat down, exposing her body entirely to the paparazzi’s cameras.

Although some sources suggested the couple was escorted out by event organizers, others speculate they left on their own accord. In reality, Kanye’s presence at the Grammy’s wasn’t a headline-grabbing moment—he had only one nomination for “Best Rap Song” and lost. But it seems his primary intention wasn’t to win an award, but to orchestrate a moment when his wife would strip down for public display.

From Bold Fashion to the Emptiness of Feminine Symbolism

Bianca Censori has repeatedly appeared beside Kanye in outfits so revealing they shock the public. At a Los Angeles restaurant, she wore a sheer bodysuit with no coverage on her chest. At the famous Chateau Marmont hotel, she donned thong underwear without pants. Even when attending a movie, Censori wore a sheer crop-top with no bra, paired with shorts so short they resembled underwear.

The contrast between the couple’s appearances is also striking. While Censori is exposed to the point of being offensive, Kanye remains covered head to toe in long pants, long-sleeve shirts, layered coats, and always hides his face behind sunglasses or a thick beard. This contrast can be seen as a “power play”, where the man maintains control, and the woman is reduced to a mere display figure.

When compared to bold fashion statements in history – such as Rihanna’s glittering sheer dress at the 2014 CFDA Awards – Censori’s outfits don’t carry a sense of playful rebellion or challenging the norms. Instead, they seem darker, evoking a sense of forced exposure rather than freedom.

A Blank Expression and the Eerie Silence

When examining photos of Censori, there is a noticeable absence of joy or engagement. Her facial expressions are empty and somber, with no sign of pleasure or satisfaction. Naomi Fry, a critic described Censori as “a silent performance of exposed flesh.”

More concerning is that Bianca has never spoken about her relationship with Kanye, her role in these displays of nudity, or anything else regarding her public image. Meanwhile, Kanye continues to talk about everything he does. This one-sided narrative raises the question: does Censori have any say in the narrative being created around her?

Bianca Censori: A Puppet or a Statement?

After Bianca married Kanye, her mother flew from Australia to the U.S. to visit her daughter, concerned about the possible danger she was in. According to a former assistant of Kanye’s, he allegedly told Bianca he wanted to have relations with her mother right in front of her.

So, is Bianca complicit in this performance where she is the center of attention? Perhaps. But consent doesn’t always mean freedom from oppression.

Some believe Kanye and Censori are intentionally creating a social commentary, using themselves as an indictment of consumerism and the exploitation of women’s bodies in the entertainment industry. If that’s true, we may be imposing meaning onto them rather than understanding their true intentions.

After all, Bianca has never shown signs of liberation or resistance. There’s no indication she is in control of the story being told about her. And if something seems like control, it might just be exactly that.

Conclusion: Control or Consent?

The image that Kanye and Bianca are creating—of control, subjugation, and exposure—leaves many questions unanswered. Is this a carefully crafted art piece, or is Bianca simply playing the part of a woman controlled by the whims of her husband? As the story unfolds, it seems that Bianca may be trapped between making a statement and being the statement itself.