Kanye West reportedly took part in a private marriage ceremony with a Yeezy employee just two months after he finalized his high-profile divorce from Kim Kardashian—and amid a tumultuous year for West, who faced massive backlash after he repeatedly made anti-Semitic statements.
Key facts
- West and Bianca Censori held “a private ceremony to celebrate their love,” according to TMZ, which noted sources said it doesn’t appear the two have made it legal by filing a marriage certificate.
- Photographs taken this week at a hotel in Beverly Hills show West wearing what appears to be a wedding band on his left hand.
- Censori has worked at West’s brand Yeezy as an architect since November 2020, according to a LinkedIn page attributed to her.
- She previously worked as a student architect for a firm in Australia while attending the University of Melbourne, where she graduated with a master’s degree in architecture in 2020.
- While still a student, Censori started a now-defunct jewelry line with a friend made up of pieces made of Swarovski crystals and nylon mesh.
Tangent
West released a song last month titled “Censori Overload” that contains nods to his recent controversies, including making anti-Semitic statements and appearing on right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ broadcast. It also referenced West as staying celibate until he is married again with the lyrics, “and the Bible said / I can’t have anymore sex / until marriage.”
Key background
West lost his billionaire status last year after major brands like Adidas and Balenciaga severed ties with the rapper after he made anti-Semitic statements and floated bizarre conspiracy theories involving Jewish people. West and Kardashian finalized their divorce in November and avoided a custody battle over their four children.