Who is Thomas Connelly? Kanye West's dentist responds to allegations leveled by Milo Yiannopoulos

Milo Yiannopoulos, the ex-chief of Staff of Kanye West, has claimed that the rapper’s dentist Thomas Connelly has been exploiting him by supplying him with nitrous oxide for recreational use. The former Yeezy Apparel executive further alleged that it has led to Ye’s addiction.

Milo Yiannopoulos filed an affidavit earlier this week with the Dental Board of California demanding the suspension of Dr. Connelly’s medical license. He also alleged that Dr. Connelly provided Kanye West with laughing gas for nearly $50,000 a month.

Besides the affidavit, Yiannopoulos also shared his accusations via an X thread on August 7, where he claimed that rapper Lil Yachty has also been a victim of the celebrity dentist’s unfair practices.

“Thomas Connelly is a dangerous predator who targets African-American celebrities—into whose mouth he puts fake diamonds, as I suspect he did to @lilyachty. He must be stopped. I filed a complaint with the California Dental Board last week to that end.”

However, in the wake of this, Dr. Connelly’s spokesperson told TMZ that Milo’s allegations were “not only factually incorrect but also intentionally misleading.”

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All you need to know about Kanye West’s celebrity dentist

Thomas P. Connelly is a cosmetic dentist based in Beverly Hills, California. He is the director of Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry at The Roxbury Institute in Los Angeles.

According to the bio on his website, Dr. Connelly was dubbed the “Father of Diamond Dentistry” by Rolling Stone Magazine. He has 25 years of experience in cosmetic dental surgery and has practices across the USA, including in New York City and SoHo.

Thomas Connelly has a DDS degree and has earned his medical training from the Mayo Clinic, University of Detroit Mercy, and Louisiana State University. He has also worked as a clinical professor at Harvard University Dental School in Boston, and Columbia School of Dental Medicine in NYC.

His clientele comprises A-listers from sports, entertainment, and politics, including the likes of Kanye West, Post Malone, Gunna, Shaquille O'Neal, and Odell Beckham Jr. among others.

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Exploring Milo Yiannopoulos’ allegations against Thomas Connelly

In 2022, Kanye West hired Milo Yiannopoulos as his advisor and campaign manager for his short-lived 2024 presidential campaign. Later, Milo became his Chief of Staff at Yeezy Apparel. However, he resigned in May 2024 after Ye added an adult entertainment division to his brand, with which he reportedly disagreed.

On August 7, Yiannopoulos took to X and mentioned how he submitted an affidavit against Dr. Thomas Connelly last week to the California Dental Board for reportedly getting Kanye “hooked on” nitrous oxide, which he alleged led to the rapper’s addiction and adversely affected his lifestyle.

“There is a reason Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is no longer capable of successfully releasing music or clothing. In fact, there are several reasons. But the most serious and the most recent is his dentist, Thomas Connelly.”

Yiannopoulos accused Dr. Connelly of attempting to “diminish Ye’s mental faculties” to extract millions of dollars from him. Milo added that he “uncovered the fraud and intervened” earlier this year, but Ye, under the influence of the laughing gas, dismissed him.

Yiannopoulos labeled the dentist as a “dangerous predator” who he claimed put “fake diamonds” in Black celebrities, such as his former boss and Lil Yachty, adding he must be stopped.

The former Nick Fuentes associate shared a copy of his affidavit, calling it a “shocking read” while also leaving behind its audio version, including exhibits and evidence. He also urged his followers to reach out to him in case of further queries, pray for Kanye West, and share the anecdote.

Amid his now-viral accusations, Dr. Connelly has denied them to TMZ via his representative, who claimed that Milo was trying to damage his reputation and seek attention for himself. They also shared that the celebrity dentist adhered to all “ethical and legal standards” and was committed to providing his patients with the highest quality of service and care.

The recent allegations against Thomas Connelly come months after he was credited for Kanye West’s extravagant dental transformation, including getting fixed metallic prosthodontics in January.