Kanye West, the 47-year-old rapper, was seen in high spirits alongside his wife, Bianca Censori, during a recent outing at the Gold Bar at EDITION club in Tokyo.
This public appearance comes amid swirling rumors suggesting the couple had split after less than two years of marriage, with reports indicating they had “drifted apart.”
The couple’s night out, which included a noticeable display of affection, appears to counter claims of marital discord. West, donning a brown leather jacket and his trademark black sunglasses, looked relaxed and content, sharing moments of intimacy with Censori, alongside fellow colleague Aus Taylor.
Despite this reaffirmation of their relationship, sources close to the couple allege that the rumors of their separation may have been a strategic move by West. Insiders claim the supposed marital issues were a publicity stunt intended to divert attention from a burgeoning legal crisis.
West is currently facing a lawsuit filed by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who has accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a party involving Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
Combs, who is already embroiled in a trial concerning sex trafficking and racketeering, has sparked concerns within West’s camp that the rapper’s legal troubles could potentially entangle him in a similar controversy.
“Kanye is paying attention to what’s happening with Diddy and has been speaking with his legal team,” an insider revealed to DailyMail.com.
The timing of the couple’s public appearance raises questions, as many speculate that the display of affection was crafted to overshadow the gravity of the allegations facing West. The allegations against him, described by insiders as harrowing, have prompted some to believe that this recent outing was a calculated attempt to shift the narrative away from the explosive details of the ongoing lawsuit.