In an exclusive sighting, Kanye West, 46, was spotted for the first time since his recent indecent exposure scandal with his “wife” Bianca Censori, 28, during a boat ride in Italy, where he exposed his bare buttocks, leaving tourists in shock and sparking controversy.
Earlier this week, images of the couple aboard a river taxi made headlines as Kanye, the American rapper, sat at the back of the boat with Bianca resting her head in his lap. Many decried the flesh-baring display as ‘public indecency’ and called for fines.
Now, Kanye West has made his comeback, and he chose the Electric Picnic Festival in Ireland as the stage for his return. The Off The Grid artist was seen at the Premium Services private terminal in Dublin Airport, where he boarded a private plane for the festival. His close friend and musician Steve Lacy, 25, was set to perform at the event, which also featured Billie Eilish.
In a photo from the airport, Kanye is seen dressed in a black jacket and black pants, hugging Steve Lacy. To maintain a low profile at the festival, he covered his head with what appeared to be a scarf, even as a massive crowd of 50,000 music fans gathered in Ireland.
A concert-goer managed to capture a quick snap of the two musicians sharing a warm hug, emphasizing their camaraderie. According to Hot New Hip Hop, Kanye and Steve have been friends for an extended period and even got matching tattoos with Uzi Vert in 2022.
Notably, Kanye made the trip to Ireland without his partner Bianca Censori. Although the two held a non-legally binding ceremony in January, shortly after Kanye’s divorce from Kim Kardashian was finalized, their union remains unconventional. Kanye, however, still sports a wedding ring on his left hand.
This latest sighting comes on the heels of the controversy surrounding the couple’s boat ride in Venice, where they were criticized for their public displays of affection and bold fashion choices. Some Italians took to social media, calling for their deportation, saying, “I hope Italy kicks them both out of the country. They don’t need this pair polluting it.”
At the airport, Kanye maintained a more subdued appearance, wearing the same outfit he later wore to the concert. Witnesses reported that he appeared relaxed and shared smiles with his crew in the private lounge before their flight back to Italy, having arrived in Tuscany earlier that morning on Saturday.