With the Labor Day holiday just around the corner, most people are wrapping up their summer plans with small get-togethers. However, Kanye West is not like most people. So, of course, his warm-weather activities were far more grand. Yesterday (August 28), the “Praise God” rapper was spotted out enjoying vacation with his supposed wife, former Yeezy designer Bianca Censori, in Venice, Italy.
As the couple relaxed on a river taxi, paparazzi were there to capture every intimate moment. In censored NSFW photos shared by TMZ, West was sure to let every crevice of his body — or rather, pretty much just his butt — get some sun. Although West sported one of his signature face covers, that level of modesty didn’t extend to his lower half.
When the paparazzi photographed the entertainer from different angles, they quickly noticed that his entire derriere was out to greet their cameras. It doesn’t seem like one of West’s intentional publicity stunts. Rather, some photos make it look like there was a potential sexual act going on. Either way, given that the waterway was filled with other pedestrians, it was certainly a risky move.
West certainly isn’t opposed to nudity; just look at his last birthday celebration.
Taylor Swift wrapped up her Mexico City run of The Eras Tour over the weekend — treating fans to possibly a little bit of shade during her Sunday show. During the Evermore section of the show (where fans usually cheer for long periods of time after “Champagne Problems”), Swift had a joke to make about the running bit at her concerts.
“It’s the best way to be interrupted, by the way, just people chanting your name,” she said. “It’s really the only way to be interrupted, and I would know,” Swift then added, appearing to drop a nod to the infamous 2009 VMAs incident with Kanye West.
Taylor swift: es la única forma buena de ser interrumpida, yo lo sé *en burla a cuando kanye west la interrumpió en los Vmas 2009*
Over the weekend, she also treated fans to a long-awaited surprise song with her performance of “Cornelia Street” from her Lover album. “You’ve been beyond patient and supportive, and it’s taken us this long to come here and play for you,” she told them. “So I wanted to play a song tonight that a lot of the fans have been requesting for the whole tour.”
Still, in videos taken from the show, Swift seemed emotional about playing that specific song, but she was able to snap back with some jokes at a following tour date.
Check out the video of her seemingly laughing at the VMAs situation above.
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Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, has made headlines for her outfit choices as of late. Likely influenced by her fashion designer husband, the 28-year-old’s style revolves around revealing, sheer outfits. Recently, the couple have been spotted vacationing in Italy. While there, Censori has continued to turn heads with her scantly-clad attire. Over the weekend, the Australian native was once again seen with another risqué nude-colored outfit.
The nude two-piece has seemed to become the architectural designer’s signature look. Paired with white heels, the see-through combo left little to the imagination. Censori has been seen wearing a number of transparent-inspired clothing. Apparently, the material for those outfits was made from hosiery.
Italian Citizens Have Called For Kanye’s Wife To Be Arrested
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 02: Kanye West aka Ye is seen wearing a Balenciaga boxing mouthguard, outside Givenchy, during Paris Fashion Week – Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 – Day Seven on October 02, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/GC Images)
However, not everyone seems to be a fan of Censori’s sense of style. Last week, the Daily Mail reported that Censori’s sheer outfits have sparked outrage among Italians. Besides the couple appearing to be enjoying their Italian getaway, critics have a major issue with her “tightfitting bodysuits that exposed her private parts.” Per the Italian Constitutional Court, a person who is even near a place with minors can face imprisonment for four months to four years or a fine ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 euros. While it’s unclear if there are charges against her, this situation will be something to watch.
In other related news, the publication recently did an in-depth investigation into the family and upbringing of the mysterious woman. In Australia, her family, referred to as the “Australian mob royalty,” has a long rap sheet. Her father, Elia “Leo” Censori, was convicted of heroin possession in 1982 and received a five-year sentence. Similarly, her uncle, Eris, is referred to as “Melbourne’s Al Capone.” He was notably sentenced to death in Western Australia on murder charges. The family’s eldest brother, Edmondo, or “Eddie,” has faced convictions in Victoria for acts of violence, theft, and threats, DailyMail claims.
This month marks the 16th anniversary of Talib Kweli’s third studio album, Eardrum. It was released on August 21, 2007, via the rapper’s Blacksmith Music and Warner Bros Records, and was Kweli’s first album to be released on a major label. His only other major release was 2010’s Revolutions Per Minute with Reflection Eternal.
Eardrum arrived just five months after Liberation, the first collaborative album between Talib Kweli and Madlib. Both Eardrum and Liberation marked the first releases on Blacksmith Records. Eardrum is currently Talib Kweli’s highest charting album to date, peaking at No. 2 on both the Billboard 200 and the U.S. R&B/Hip Hop charts. The 20-track project features a long list of notable guest features and a host of talented beatmakers and producers. Today, we look back at Talib Kweli’s Eardrum for its 16th anniversary.
A Host Of Guest Appearances
Known for his conscious subject matter and skillful rhymes, one of Talib Kweli’s artistic strengths is his ability to collaborate with others. Eardrum puts Kweli’s collaborative chemistry with his peers on full display as the album has a plentiful amount of guest features. Further, it showcased the roster of Blacksmith Records features from Strong Arm Steady and Jean Grae. Roy Ayers, Musiq Soulchild, Norah Jones, Sizzla, Marsha Ambrosius, and Little Brother also contributed standout features to the album, as did KRS-One on the Bob Marley-sampling “The Perfect Beat.”
The song “Country Cousins” saw Talib Kweli bridge New York and the South with features from UGK and Raheem DeVaughn, who he had worked with on “Real Women” the same year. Eardrum also hosted notable names such as Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, and will.i.am. The latter sang and produced “Hot Thing,” the most commercially successful single on the album.
Eardrum’s eclectic guest list brought the best out of Talib Kweli, as did the equally impressive range of producers. Madlib contributed multiple beats to Kweli’s third album, adding to their extensive musical history. Reflection Eternal partner Hi-Tek produced “More or Less.” Kweli and Kanye West had previously worked together on “Get Em High” and the hit single “Get By.” The two came back together for “In the Mood,” on which Ye also raps. Additionally, Pete Rock, DJ Khalil, and will.i.am produced multiple tracks on Eardrum. The features on the album displayed Kweli’s chemistry with a wide range of musicians that brought the best out of him. The collaborations made for a varied tracklist of songs that expanded Talib Kweli’s sound.
Eardrum Is Talib Kweli’s Favorite Album In His Catalog
Eardrum is a significant album in Talib Kweli’s extensive catalog. It may be one of his highest-charting albums with many features, but Kweli considers it his best work. In a 2020 Instagram post, the rapper ranked his discography, with Eardrum securing the No. 1 spot. His first album with Yasiin Bey as Black Star, Reflection Eternal’s Train of Thought, 2002’s Quality, and 2017’s Radio Silence rounded out the top five. Additionally, in his 2020 autobiography, Vibrate Higher, Kweli explained the thought process behind the recording of Eardrum. He wrote that he intended to “marry the lessons” learned from recording The Beautiful Struggle with those learned from making Liberation, combining “musical authenticity” with “inclusiveness.”
Eardrum clearly marked a moment of self-realization for Talib Kweli with the way he wrote about the album in his book. He wrote, “Eardrum was twenty tracks long and featured many of the artists I considered to be the best at this craft because I was recording it as if it were my last statement to the world.” The album helped him solidify his place in hip hop, responding to criticisms of being too radio-friendly or conscious. Kweli aimed to craft an album with mainstream appeal and “real hip hop” authenticity. He drew from big names and close collaborators to help him accomplish his objective. Looking back at the album, he writes, “My hardcore fans loved it, and I felt vindicated in my vision.” After 16 years since Eardrum’s release, these sentiments still hold true.
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Kim Kardashian donned some seriously scandalous outfits throughout her marriage to Kanye West. Still, even the most revealing has nothing on what the Yeezy founder’s new wife has been wearing this summer. Bianca Censori’s Italian vacation has seen her making near-constant headlines. Many of them are due to the unmodest nature of her looks, which consist of little more than sheer tights. For his part, Ye has kept most of his skin covered, though he has notably foregone shoes on multiple occasions.
While Europeans are generally known for being more progressive, some locals have taken offence to Censori’s fashion statements. A group of Italians have demanded that she be arrested for showing off her breasts and booty so shamelessly, but at this point, it doesn’t seem as though any legal action is being taken. After seeing the foreign beauty’s latest look, however, that may change.
Bianca Censori Turns Heads in Italy with Her Husband
Kanye West and Bianca Censori are seen in Los Angeles, California on May 13, 2023. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Paparazzi photos that can be seen here show Bianca exploring the city on Thursday (August 24), wearing only a sheer, beige bra top, tights in the same colour, and a shiny pair of heels. Interestingly, West appeared beside her looking ready to conquer a severe winter snowstorm in his multiple layers of black clothing. Even his toes were concealed this time around, though there was only a thin pair of the sock shoes he loves so much protecting them from the ground.
It’s been over half a year since Bianca Censori and Kanye West exchanged vows, but still, much remains unknown about the Australian architect. Earlier this month, a report with details about her family alleged that her father and his brothers are considered “mob royalty” in the country, with some of them even spending time in prison for their crimes. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
North West is dressed like her father, Kanye West, in her latest TikTok video. The 10-year-old evokes the legend’s College Dropout Days in a Ralph Lauren Rugby polo with a button down underneath like her father did in 2004. “American Boy” by Estelle, which also features Ye, served as the soundtrack.
North West is currently in Japan vacationing with Kim Kardashian and her family. You can see the video and a side-by-side comparison below.
T.I. is currently making the rounds in celebration of this Trap Muzik album that just hit its 20th anniversary. In conversation with AllHipHop, T.I. revealed who he thought would make the Mount Rushmore of trap music.
“There were always three figureheads in Trap music – myself, Jeezy, and Gucci,” T.I. said. “That was always like unanimous, and nobody could even question or you can’t add or remove anybody from that. Over time, there have been conversations about who else should be allotted.”
After conducting his own poll, T.I. says he arrived on Future as the fourth member of the illustrious crew.
Recently T.I., like most of America, noticed Kanye West’s change in behavior and spoke about it during a recent visit to The Breakfast Club.
The King reflected on working with Ye in the past and revealed he was always cool, but at some point, he lost the ability to survey the landscape.
“I ain’t even gonna cap,” T.I. stated. “Kanye was more conversational. He read the room a lot better. It feels like Ye got to a point where he just stopped reading the room and just gave everything everywhere.”
The daughter of rap superstar Kanye West and megastar modelKim Kardashian is rocking a very familiar outfit. In a recent TikTok video from Kim and North’s joint account, the two are having a blast in Tokyo, Japan. Some of Kim K’s friends are with them on this trip, but that is not what is interesting here. North West’s choice of clothing is what has some people talking and saying “Wait a minute!?” For those who are Kanye West super fans, back in the early 2000s, he was known for rocking jeans and striped polo t-shirts.
North is sharing some heavy influence from her daddy’s early interview before the release of his debut album. Kanye wore a striped orange and blue polo over a green button-up underneath, along with a pair of jeans. The daughter of the aspiring lawyer is skipping through the streets of Tokyo wearing almost an identical set and lip-syncing to Estelle’s smash hit “American Boy.” Ironically, that song features Ye and talks about Estelle wanting to meet a man who can take her around the world. Kind of like how Kim and North traveled across the globe to an unfamiliar place.
North West was inspired by Kanye’s interview, but which one specifically? Well, it was a sit-down he did with MTV back in March of 2004. The then budding star appeared on TRL, which stands for Total Request Live, to promote his first commercial effort, The College Dropout. It of course went on to be a terrific success, with making its appearance in the No. 2 slot on the Billboard 200 album chart.
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