Lip reader decodes Kanye West's five word comment to Bianca Censori before Grammy dress reveal
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s dramatic red carpet moment at the Grammy Awards has sparked plenty of buzz, with a lip reader revealing the conversation between the couple just before Censori’s bold dress reveal.
As the couple arrived on the red carpet, attention quickly turned to Censori, who dropped her black feather coat, revealing a see-through dress that had cameras flashing.
The outfit certainly made a statement, leading to widespread attention—and some necessary censorship due to the revealing nature of the dress.
To all the people in your mentions saying “she wants to dress like this”…look at this video where she clearly tells Kanye she doesn’t want to take her coat off and he then demands that she does. #GRAMMYs https://t.co/l6voB5utyO pic.twitter.com/eQTYG1ffFZ
— 👩🎓👩💻 (@JayRockStarSun) February 3, 2025
Kanye West praises Bianca Censori’s bold fashion choice
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Kanye West praised Censori’s bold fashion choice, calling it a "Custom Couture Grammy dress for the most beautiful ever." He added, "My love, my best friend and my wife," referring to his 30-year-old wife, whom he married in 2022.
However, it’s the conversation between the couple that has caught the most attention. Lip reader Nicola Hickling shared her interpretation of what was said in the moments leading up to the dramatic reveal, Ladbible said.
Hickling claims that Kanye said, "You're making a scene now," as they arrived and pictures began being taken. Censori nodded in response, as the couple seemed to prepare for the bold moment.
Hickling went on to say that it appeared Kanye encouraged his wife to make a statement, with him telling her, "Make a scene, I'll say it'll make so much sense."
After another nod from Censori, Kanye reportedly told her, "Drop it behind you and then turn, I got you," signaling her to reveal the dress as she replied, "Alright, let's go."
Kanye West and Bianca Censori deny rumors of being kicked out of 2025 Grammys
Despite rumors that Kanye West and Bianca Censori were removed from the 2025 Grammy Awards for attending uninvited, People has confirmed that they were not kicked out.
The couple reportedly showed up without an invitation, and Censori’s outfit caused shock and disapproval among event attendees and on social media. A now-deleted post from Entertainment Tonight mentioned that West and Censori, along with “an entourage of about five people,” arrived “uninvited.”
After striking a pose reminiscent of the cover of West’s Vultures 1 album, initial reports claimed that security had escorted the couple out. However, Variety later clarified that the rumors of them being kicked out were “not true,” stating that West simply “walked the carpet, got in his car and left.”
West, 47, was nominated for Best Rap Song for his track Carnival from his 'Vultures 1' album at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori face backlash after lip reader reveals conversation
Kanye West and Bianca Censori have faced significant online backlash following the revelation of a conversation between the couple on the red carpet at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
A user stated, "She married him for his $. No decent woman would take her clothes off and what husband would want to reveal and humiliate his wife like that?"
She married him for his $. No decent woman would take her clothes off and what husband would want to reveal and humiliate his wife like that?
— Dina (@dinahelenabeth) February 3, 2025
Another added, "Weird. Just weird."
Comments on Facebook ranged from calling the situation "disturbing" to accusing West of manipulating his wife for attention.
One said, "Very disturbing on several levels!"
A critic remarked, "She needs some self respect and self worth!!"
"Disgusting and disturbing. Girl…blink twice if you want us to send help!!" slammed a Facebook user.
A person said, "I found the way he was instructing her to pose, disturbing. I question whether she participates in these antics willingly. Obviously, he does this for attention, but I don’t think it is normal behavior."
Another added, "It was disturbing to think that this woman is being abused in front of all the world and someone close enough to her does not do enough to help her. Abuse takes many forms."
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