Gone-ye! How Kanye West went from obsessed to bored with Bianca Censori

Yesterday evening, the ever-watchful TMZ broke the news that Kanye West and Bianca Censori's marriage is in trouble and could be heading for a divorce.

It's no surprise, given that Censori has been West's highly visible inspiration throughout their two-year marriage, acting like a living mannequin showcasing Ye's fashion ideas around the world.

However, a muse that shines with great intensity often doesn't last as long, and it seems that the relationship between Kanye West and Bianca Censori has lasted about half the time of his marriage to Kim Kardashian, who initiated divorce proceedings in 2021.

As reported by TMZ, several insiders familiar with the situation claim that Ye and Bianca have been informing those close to them that they ended their relationship “a few weeks ago.” Censori has since returned to Australia to be with her family. Here’s a look back at their relationship.

Young Architect Hired By Mega Rap Star

Censori is originally from Melbourne, where she was raised in an affluent neighborhood and went to a private school nearby. She pursued a degree in architecture at the University of Melbourne and, in 2020, landed a job as an Architectural Designer for Yeezy. By 2022, she had advanced to the position of Head of Architecture at the company.

Bianca Censori and Kanye West were first publicly connected in December 2022, right after Kanye's divorce from Kim Kardashian was finalized. This came soon after he dropped a song titled "Censori Overload," which appeared to be a homage to his employee.

By January 2023, it was evident that their relationship had become more personal, as they were seen dining together at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. At that time, West was reportedly staying at the hotel.

Not long after, it came to light that they had gotten married. On January 13, 2023, TMZ reported that the pair had “tied the knot in secret” during a “private ceremony” held in Beverly Hills on December 20, 2022, just a few weeks after West and Kardashian’s divorce was finalized.

Love, Lust, And Nylon Misadventures

This is when the unusual clothing choices began. Although neither Ye nor Bianca ever openly acknowledged that he was dressing her, he has a track record of impacting the wardrobe selections of his past partners.

In an old segment from the reality TV series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, West is shown insisting that Kim get rid of several items from her wardrobe. Kardashian has mentioned, “I used to believe I had great fashion sense, but then I met my husband, and he said my style was terrible.”

After they broke up and Kardashian started picking her own clothes, West made fun of her. “Kanye called me after an event and said my career was finished. He even sent me a picture of Marge Simpson in a similar outfit,” she shared on her reality show.

Censori's clothing choices evolved to be increasingly bold and revealing over time. Initially, she wore a full-body suit that covered her from head to toe, with her face hidden under black fabric and framed by a cylindrical wrap, reminiscent of a glamorous twist on the Bene Gesserit look.

Soon, nude tank tops and leggings replaced traditional pants, along with thongs and bikini tops. Eventually, it reached a stage where Censori was seen walking around with just a pillow to shield her body. She wore these outfits even while strolling through the city or shopping, while Ye was often spotted without shoes.

While many were concerned about the mental health of the couple, especially with rising worries from Censori's family, sources indicated that they were actually doing quite well. An insider shared with Us Weekly in June 2023, “Kanye and Bianca are in a great place. Kanye believes he has found someone who really understands him and loves him for who he is.”

Bianca brings out the best in Kanye in many ways, and he enjoys their ability to collaborate on various projects. He values her insights and respects her views, even when they see things differently. She helps keep him grounded, and he’s feeling more positive than he has in a long time.

Censori was often seen hanging out with North, West's oldest daughter, whom he shares with Kim Kardashian. At the same time, Censori's younger sister Angelica had welcomed Ye into the family as a brother-in-law, making the trip from Australia to spend time with them in both Los Angeles and Tokyo.

Angelina Censori came to Kanye's defense, stating in an interview with the Herald Sun that the allegations regarding his treatment of Bianca were completely false. “We stand by him,” she expressed. “We’re backing his new album and the clothing line he’s launching.”

Growing Concerns For Censori’s Wellbeing

Bianca Censori and Kanye West were spotted in Milan this past February.

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Not everyone believed in Kanye and Bianca's so-called "happy" relationship. Tabloid websites often covered worries expressed by Bianca's friends and family back in her hometown. In November 2023, reports emerged that her friends attempted to intervene, urging her to "snap out of it."

"She realizes that she has pushed away the people who care about her, and she is beginning to understand the reality of her marriage," a source shared with the Daily Mail at that time.

At the end of November, the US Sun stated that West and Censori were “pausing” their relationship. A source indicated that Censori's family has never been fond of Ye, and people close to her have expressed doubts about whether marrying him was the best choice.

The speculation persisted into March 2024, with concerns that Ye had not yet met Censori's father. A source shared with the Daily Mail that "Kanye has received an invitation to Australia, but Bianca is uncertain about this since she understands how her father would respond."

Is Kanye Growing Tired Of His Muse?

Now, after six months, it looks like the couple is officially over, and it appears that Kanye made the decision to end things.

TMZ reports that "Ye and Bianca have been informing those close to them that they ended their relationship a few weeks back. Following the breakup, the Yeezy designer has traveled to Australia to be with her family."

Although the reasons behind the breakup remain unclear and it's uncertain who ended the relationship, sources say that Ye has been informing those close to him about his intentions to move to Tokyo and divorce Bianca.

The rapper has been seen traveling to Tokyo alone on several occasions and has also been spotted eating by himself in the city. The last time the couple was photographed together was on September 20, which indicates that there has been almost three weeks without any pictures of the once inseparable duo who loved being in the spotlight. In Kanye's world, that's practically the end of their relationship.