Kanye West just lost $20 million due to his wife Bianca Censori’s antics at the 2025 Grammys: “Good job, Japan, you’re so…

Kanye West has reportedly lost a $20 million contract to perform two shows at the Tokyo Dome in Japan next May.

According to the Daily Mail, the rapper’s wife, Bianca Censori, caused controversy at the 2025 Grammys by wearing a skin-colored see-through outfit, alarming investors in the Asian country.

Insiders told the outlet that West’s move has been met with widespread disapproval in Japan, a country with a very different culture than the United States.

Highlights

Kanye reportedly lost a $20 million Tokyo concert contract after his wife Bianca’s stunt at the Grammys.

Bianca’s revealing outfit at the Grammys alarmed Japanese investors, according to insiders.

The stunt is perceived as public disrespect toward the wife, which alienates the public.

Critics say Kanye misjudged Japan’s cultural stance on women’s rights.

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In the incident, Censori appeared covered in a striking black fur coat over a revealing mesh outfit.

West then apparently told the model to “make a scene” by turning around and dropping her coat to the floor as cameras rolled, revealing an outfit that left nothing to the imagination and appearing virtually naked.

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The move was reportedly a publicity stunt for West’s Yeezy clothing brand, as well as a ploy to gain media attention and generate outrage on social media.

However, what initially seemed like a clever, if rude, way to generate headlines ended up costing the rapper a lot more than he bargained for.

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Investors quickly withdrew their support for West’s planned concerts at the Tokyo Dome, fearing that his actions could alienate the Japanese public, who interpreted the scene as West’s public abuse and disrespect toward his wife.

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“Japan is having a cultural awakening about women’s rights, and the MeToo movement is really strong here,” the source explained.

“What he did is being seen as an act of coercive control, which is utterly unacceptable. He has completely culturally misjudged Japan.”

The stunt was deemed especially reprehensible in light of the charitable nature of the event, which sought to raise funds for victims of the LA fires

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According to the outlet, the backlash extends beyond Japan, as her “American colleagues” and sponsors reportedly expressed outrage at the timing and context of the stunt, which unfolded in front of billboards urging charitable donations for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

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“To do something like this at a fundraising event, especially when people are suffering, is unconscionably stupid and rude,” a source said.

“It’s a mistake on a massive scale, but all Kanye is interested in right now is launching his cryptocurrency, and everything else seems to be passing him by.”

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Netizens, on the other hand, congratulated the Asian country for taking a stand against what Kanye West represents to them.

“At least there is one nation on the planet that will not tolerate this behavior,” wrote one user. “They should have been kicked out of the awards show, arrested, and given a hefty fine. Well done, Japan; let’s hope more countries follow suit.”

“He is a disgusting person.” Netizens congratulated Japan for taking a stand against the rapper’s antics.