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Kanye West loses Tokyo gigs after Grammys stunt

Kanye West’s shocking Grammys stunt with wife Bianca Censori has backfired, costing the rapper a $20 million deal for two concerts in Tokyo. Japanese investors pulled the plug on the shows, citing cultural concerns over his behavior.

Fallout from Grammys controversy

West, 47, had been living in Japan for much of the past year, but sources say his investors were horrified by his latest antics. The rapper was seen issuing commands to Censori, who was barely dressed, as they staged a bizarre red-carpet appearance.

“Japan is having a cultural awakening about women’s rights and the MeToo movement is strong here. What he did is being seen as an act of coercive control,” an insider revealed.

His actions have also sparked outrage in the U.S., where critics slammed his disregard for the Grammys’ charitable efforts for Los Angeles wildfire victims.

A downward spiral

West’s career continues to suffer setbacks. His highly anticipated album “Bully” has been indefinitely delayed, and his cryptocurrency project has taken priority over his music, insiders claim.

Meanwhile, concerns about his influence over Censori grow, with reports of strict rules governing her clothing and diet. The couple’s behavior has drawn comparisons to his past controlling tendencies in his marriage to Kim Kardashian.

What’s next?

With Japan seemingly turning its back on him, West’s options for global performances are shrinking. Investors are now questioning whether his controversial antics have permanently damaged his brand.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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