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Kanye West reportedly avoids the U.S. amid lawsuits and controversy

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 19: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) (L-R) Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the Prototypes Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 19, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lyvans Boolaky/Getty Images)

Kanye West, 47, is reportedly staying abroad with his wife, Bianca Censori, to avoid legal challenges in the U.S., despite recently purchasing a $35 million Beverly Hills mansion. The move follows allegations of misconduct and the high-profile legal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Legal battles and allegations

West has faced lawsuits, including claims of wrongful termination and sexual misconduct from a former assistant. Although he denies these accusations, sources suggest the rapper is distancing himself from the U.S. to avoid further complications, unrelated to his children.

High-profile real estate investments

Despite his absence, West has made significant real estate moves. His Beverly Hills mansion, featuring 20,000 square feet and luxurious amenities, joins a string of costly properties, including a Malibu home sold at a $36 million loss.

International lifestyle

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 19: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) (L-R) Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the Prototypes Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 19, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lyvans Boolaky/Getty Images)

West and Censori have been seen traveling across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Reports suggest they may now reside in Tokyo, raising questions about the future of West’s U.S.-based assets.

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.