The project’s future now reportedly hangs in the balance, with producers considering quitting
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Bianca Censori is reportedly so “traumatised” by Kanye West’s antisemitic tirade that she is refusing to continue filming their new project, putting its future in doubt.
The rapper, 47, has already faced major fallout from his actions, including losing a $20 million deal to perform in Japan after his controversial Grammys stunt, where Censori, 30, appeared in a completely transparent mini dress.
Censori stars in the fictional art film, which was partially shot in Japan and co-created by West and their creative circle. The project reportedly focuses on the female body as “something to showcase.”
However, she is now struggling to cope after West’s inflammatory posts on X, where he unleashed a series of antisemitic, homophobic, and sexist remarks. He also used his Yeezy website to sell a $20 white T-shirt featuring a swastika, sparking widespread outrage.
The shocking three-day spree has thrown their $25 million film into turmoil, with two producers on the verge of quitting, according to DailyMail.com.
A source told the publication: “Bianca is deeply traumatised by Ye’s actions, and she does not align with these views at all. She is horrified by what he has done, as are so many people close to Ye. She is so put off by this that she is currently refusing to continue shooting.”
The film is reportedly “entirely funded” by the couple, who had a secret wedding in December 2022.
Previously, the outlet reported that the film would explore themes around nudity, arguing that “shame over being naked is not natural to humans” and that “obscenity exists only in the mind.”
While filming recently wrapped in Japan, additional shooting was scheduled at an undisclosed location. However, with Censori refusing to continue, production is now on hold.
“The situation is at a standstill, as two producers involved in the project are on the cusp of quitting over his antisemitic rants. With production paused over Bianca’s refusal to continue, the future is uncertain,” the source added.
Meanwhile, West removed his X account on Sunday after criticising Taylor Swift during the Super Bowl and expressing gratitude to Elon Musk for giving him a platform to “vent.”
