'On point': Internet backs Kanye West as rapper snatches phone from paparazzi after being asked if he 'controls' wife Bianca Censori

Kanye West said, 'Don’t come at me with that dumbass s**t, I’m a person, are you crazy, I’m a legend, I’m here to support Charlie Wilson'
PUBLISHED JAN 30, 2024
Kanye West aggressively grabbed a paparazzi's phone after she asked him about his wife, Bianca Censori (Getty Images, Facebook)
Kanye West aggressively grabbed a paparazzi's phone after she asked him about his wife, Bianca Censori (Getty Images, Facebook)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a heated encounter captured on video by TMZ, Kanye West aggressively grabbed a paparazzi's phone after she asked him about his wife, Bianca Censori, and whether she has "free will."

The incident occurred as West was on his way to Charlie Wilson's Walk of Fame ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard.

Kanye West snatches phone over question about Bianca Censori

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are seen on May 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Internet supports Kanye West's assertive response as he snatches his phone away (Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

In the video, the paparazzo approached West and started to ask, "People want to know if Bianca has her free will, some people are saying you’re controlling her…" Before she could finish her sentence, West turned and snatched the phone from her hands.

The rapper, visibly upset, exclaimed, "Don’t come at me with that dumbass s**t, I’m a person. Are you crazy? I’m a legend, I’m here to support Charlie Wilson, and you come ask me some dumbass s**t about my wife. That’s my wife."

West continued to berate the reporter, questioning if her question was disrespectful and asking if she had any "free will" or if she "works for the devil." Despite pleas from the paparazzo to return her phone, West did not back down. At one point, he offered her a job and even suggested paying her double her salary.

Born on June 8, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia, Kanye West, aka Ye, is a highly influential rapper and producer. His discography includes groundbreaking albums such as 'The College Dropout,' 'Late Registration,' and 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.'
Kanye West reacted aggressively to question related to Bianca Censori (Getty Images)

This incident follows reports that West has allegedly banned his wife, Censori, from using social media, aiming to protect her from negative comments. However, the move has reportedly led to her isolation, with sources claiming West controls various aspects of her life, including what she wears and where she goes.

West's intense reaction in the video has added fuel to ongoing discussions about the dynamics of their relationship. The incident was captured by  TMZ.

Internet supports Kanye West's response

Kanye West's assertive reaction, where he forcefully grabbed a paparazzi's phone after being asked about his wife, Bianca Censori, has generated a response on the internet.

Some users expressed support for West's swift reaction, with one saying, "How fast he snatched that phone, I’d say he was a superhero, sheesh." Another user defended West, stating, "I don't know about 'superhero,' but his reaction seems pretty normal for the daily intrusions and triggering inquiries that he has to deal with."

While opinions varied, some users were sympathetic towards West, with one commenting, "Kanye on point," and another expressing understanding, saying, "Aye I 100% feel him on this one."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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