TMZ recently revealed that Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly going through a rough patch in their marriage, with speculation that they are on the verge of divorce.
After two years of their high-profile relationship, Censori had become a frequent public figure, often seen as a representation of West’s fashion influence on a global stage. Despite this, their marriage now seems to be faltering.
Considering the visibility of their relationship, this development might not come as a surprise to some. The relationship between Censori and West appears to have run its course in half the time of West’s previous marriage to Kim Kardashian, which ended in divorce in 2021.
The couple first went public in December 2022, shortly after West’s divorce from Kardashian was finalized
According to reports from TMZ’s sources, the couple allegedly split several weeks ago, with Censori heading back to her home country of Australia to be with her family after the breakup.
Censori, a Melbourne native, grew up in an affluent suburb and pursued a degree in architecture from the University of Melbourne. In 2020, she was hired by West’s Yeezy brand as an Architectural Designer, and by 2022, she had climbed the ranks to become Head of Architecture.
The pair were first publicly linked in December 2022, after West finalized his divorce from Kardashian. Around the same time, he released a song titled “Censori Overload,” believed to be a nod to his relationship with Censori.
By early 2023, it was clear that the relationship had taken a personal turn when West and Censori were photographed dining together at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. Shortly after, news broke that they had quietly tied the knot in a private ceremony in December 2022, less than a month after West’s divorce was finalized.
As their relationship progressed, Censori’s fashion choices began to draw more attention, with many noticing a shift in her style. While neither West nor Censori confirmed that he was directly involved in styling her, West has a well-documented history of influencing the wardrobes of his partners.
Censori’s outfits became increasingly bold and unusual, with some choices sparking widespread attention and concern. Over time, her clothing became more daring, eventually reaching the point where she was seen in nothing but a pillow, often while West was spotted walking barefoot.
These increasingly bizarre outfits were worn even during routine activities, such as shopping or walking around town. As the couple’s public appearances continued to raise eyebrows, many began expressing concerns about their well-being.
In June 2023, an insider told Us Weekly that West and Censori were thriving, with their relationship being described as strong. The insider shared that Censori complemented West on many levels and that the pair enjoyed working and collaborating on projects together.
This period also saw Censori spending time with West’s eldest daughter, North, whom he shares with Kardashian. Additionally, Censori’s sister, Angelica, became close with West, defending him in public against rumors of mistreatment.
However, not all reports were positive. Some of Censori’s friends and family expressed concerns about the relationship. In November 2023, her friends reportedly staged an intervention, urging her to leave the marriage.
Rumors of an impending split resurfaced when The U.S. Sun reported that West and Censori were “taking a break,” and that Censori’s family was unhappy with the relationship from the start.
Speculation grew when it was revealed that West had yet to meet Censori’s father, with sources indicating that she was hesitant to introduce him due to her father’s anticipated reaction.
Now, nearly six months later, it seems the relationship has come to an end, with sources suggesting that West may have initiated the split. Reports indicate that West and Censori had been telling those around them that they separated weeks ago, with Censori returning to Australia to be with her family.
Meanwhile, West has been making frequent solo trips to Tokyo, and according to insiders, he has expressed his desire to move there and finalize a divorce. The last known photos of the couple were taken on September 20, which has led to speculation that their relationship is officially over, as paparazzi sightings of the previously inseparable pair have ceased for nearly three weeks.
As their once highly publicized relationship now seems to be unraveling, all signs point to the end of the Kanye West and Bianca Censori era.
