"The Old Ye seems to be emerging"— Fans react as Kanye smiles in new pictures with Bianca Censori

Kanye West, who goes by Ye now, recently shared smiling photos with his wife, Bianca Censori. The Vultures rapper posted pictures from his New Year's Eve celebration on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

One of the shots shows the couple posing for a mirror selfie, showing their joyous mood with matching grins. Kanye sports a white T-shirt with matching sweatpants, while Censori is in a black bodysuit with sparkly stockings.

As the photos went viral, internet users were quick to react. One commented:

A comment reacting to the news (Image via Instagram/ @theshaderoom)

Many expressed their joy at the rapper looking slimmer, healthier, and happier than usual. Here are some comments seen under @theshaderoom's post on Instagram:

Comments reacting to the news (Image via Instagram/@theshaderoom)

Others commented on Bianca Censori's clothes, one even noting the ensemble wasn't suited for winter.

Comments reacting to the news (Image via Instagram/@theshaderoom)

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Kanye West and Bianca Censori recently battled rumors of separation

Some other pictures shared on Kanye's IG stories include a mirror photo of Bianca Censori's outfit from behind. Another featured her in only lingerie and black boots while Ye sported a white outfit.

The photos come as a relief for West's fans after rumors of the pair heading for a divorce began circulating online in October. At the time, TMZ, citing "multiple sources with direct knowledge," reported that they had separated, with West moving to Japan and Censori staying in her hometown in Australia.

According to the publication, Ye had made multiple solo public appearances in the country, including at a restaurant and a wrestling match.

While the couple didn't directly address the rumors, they were spotted enjoying a lunch date in Tokyo on December 8. West wore his signature black monochrome sweats, while Censori wore a black turtleneck sweater and a bomber jacket.

Censori, 29, is an Australian model and architect who heads Yeezy's architectural department. While it remains unclear when Ye and Bianca began dating, they were first linked after the rapper released his track Censori Overload in December 2022.

A month later, it was revealed the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony sometime in December 2022 (just a month after Kanye's divorce from ex-wife Kim Kardashian). Since then, the pair have made several public appearances together. However, it was their bizarre outfit choice, especially Bianca's, that has been a frequent point of discourse.

Many online believe Kanye forces his wife to wear the risqué ensembles. Comedian Kathy Griffin in September 2023 went on a lengthy TikTok rant calling out the rapper for "controlling" his wife. Additionally, West has been frequently criticized for sharing posts of the 29-year-old in revealing outfits.

In February 2024, West took to his Instagram to address his critics, saying that people should "go f**k" themselves. The clip shows Kanye and Bianca walking through an airport, with the rapper telling his followers he was "happy."

"So don’t ever say nothing negative. If you don’t like my page and don’t like what I’m posting, go f*ck yourself. Seriously, leave me, leave the king the f*ck alone," he added.

Last week, West came under fire for debuting a new Yeezy clothing line allegedly featuring Nazi imagery.

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Neither Bianca Censori nor Kanye has publicly commented on the controversy surrounding their clothing choices.