Kanye West and Bianca Censori's red-carpet appearance at the 2025 Grammy Awards ignited swift backlash when Censori arrived in a near-nude ensemble, setting off intense debates on social media. On Tuesday, February 4, West took to Instagram to celebrate the spike in online interest sparked by his wife's revealing fashion choice. "FOR CLARITY FEBRUARY 4TH 2025 MY WIFE IS THE MOST GOOGLED PERSON ON THE PLANET CALLED EARTH," he wrote in a now-deleted Story, referencing data from Google Trends.
Despite the posts disappearing soon afterward, the "I Wonder" rapper's sharp exchanges with critics quickly made headlines. One Instagram user, identified as artist Chiara Glionna, blasted West, writing: "It's an easy win when a man puts a naked woman on screen." In response, West posted a screenshot of Glionna's comment, stating: "this is my favorite part @xchiaraglionna. Watch these comments get shut off quick."
Glionna insisted her critique had been misunderstood. "Seriously Mr. West?" she posted via her Instagram Story, adding, "And he is still not understanding the point of what I said ... it's not all man but always one of them." After receiving defensive replies from West, she shared further thoughts, suggesting her main concern was the objectification of women's bodies.
Reactions to the dispute poured in from multiple angles. One social media user urged West to "erase all this it's petty," while another pointed out the imbalance in fame, saying, "She's just some girl online and ur a major star. This is disproportionate." Soon, West removed the Instagram content referencing Glionna, but the criticism persisted.
Vogue photographer Alessia Glaviano addressed the controversy in a post that Glionna later shared. "Seeing all these posts of a man at the Grammys, fully dressed, while his wife is nearly naked is deeply unsettling," Glaviano wrote. "A woman is not an accessory, a statement piece, or an object for the male gaze." She further described such imagery as "a reminder of how women's bodies are still objectified while men remain covered, protected, and in command."
Bianca Censori, who soared to internet fame by strolling the Grammy Awards red carpet in a sheer dress, has not publicly addressed the debate. Los Angeles law enforcement sources reportedly indicated that no complaints were filed regarding her outfit. According to multiple outlets, the couple left the ceremony soon after posing for photographers.
Kanye West, a father of four and a longtime lightning rod in the entertainment industry, remains defiant. "WE BEAT THE GRAMMIES," he wrote in one of the removed Instagram posts, crediting the moment for driving Censori's name to the top of online search rankings. That digital interest, as data from Google Trends confirms, peaked in the two days following the Grammys.
Witnesses at the star-studded event said extra security measures were implemented around West and Censori when they stepped onto the red carpet. Despite rumors to the contrary, insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that no one forced the couple to depart early. Their abrupt exit, however, added another layer of intrigue to a night meant to celebrate the music industry's biggest stars.