Kanye West Filed ‘Wife By Husband’ Trademark Before Grammys

Bianca Censori could also be making her technique to bookshelves soon, as Kanye West’s company, Ox Paha Inc., recently filed a trademark application for the phrase “Wife by Husband.”

The filing comes just days before Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s headline-grabbing appearance on the 2025 Grammys.

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Kanye West Filed ‘Wife By Husband’ Trademark

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In accordance with documents reviewed by Page Six, the “Heartless” rapper submitted the applying on January 24, just a little over every week before the awards show. The trademark covers various print publications, including biographies, nonfiction, and film books.

While the precise nature of “Wife by Husband” stays unclear, speculation is already circulating about whether it’ll provide insight into West’s relationship with Censori or function a broader creative endeavor.

West has previously dabbled in publishing, having played a job in conceptualizing and launching his ex-wife Kim Kardashian’s 2015 coffee-table book, “Selfish,” which featured 448 pages of Kardashian’s selfies.

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Bianca Censori’s Head-Turning Grammys Look

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Meanwhile, West remained fully clothed, a glance reportedly intended to mirror the aesthetic of his “Vultures 1” album cover. The stark contrast between their outfits has fueled ongoing conversations about West’s influence over Censori’s style and public image.

The revealing outfit prompted widespread debate on social media, with many questioning whether the ensemble, which West’s brand, Yeezy designed, was Censori’s selection.

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Expert Weighs In On Bianca’s Wardrobe

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Psychologist Channa Bromley shared insights with “TODAY,” explaining that clothing serves as a type of “self-expression, autonomy, and identity.”

Bromley suggested that Censori’s Grammys appearance could possibly be seen as a “case study” of a partner exerting influence over one other’s wardrobe decisions. She explained that if the outfit was truly Censori’s decision, it could be characterised by “confidence, ease, and ownership of the moment.”

Nonetheless, if it wasn’t, she said subtle indicators equivalent to “micro-expressions of discomfort, hesitation, or forced compliance” could possibly be observed.

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“In controlling relationships, dress codes can function each a test of submission and a display of ownership. The more extreme the shift, the more likely it’s a symptom of something deeper than simply evolving style,” Bromley added. She noted that the footage of Censori disrobing might sound “unsettling” attributable to the underlying psychological implications.

“The dearth of natural confidence, the robotic compliance, the vacant expression, it doesn’t read as a girl fully answerable for her decisions,” she observed.

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Ye And Bianca Censori Are Not In Legal Trouble

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Kanye West and Bianca Censori won’t face any legal consequences or formal repercussions following their controversial appearance on the 2025 Grammy Awards.

In accordance with TMZ, neither the Recording Academy nor event organizers received complaints regarding Censori’s revealing outfit. Moreover, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that no grievances were filed. Despite the widespread online debate, no violations of the event’s dress code were reported.

While West had confirmed his attendance as a nominee, sources indicate that his wife’s attire took aback event officials. Adding to the controversy, Entertainment Tonight initially published, then deleted, a post claiming that West and Censori arrived uninvited with an entourage and were subsequently escorted out.

Nonetheless, Variety later refuted the claim, confirming that the couple was indeed permitted to attend the event.

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Jimmy Kimmel Slams Kanye West

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The controversy surrounding West and Censori’s appearance also prolonged to late-night television.

During his February 3 monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at West, referencing Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap.

“One other rodent got here out of his hole to hit the red carpet on the Grammys last night … none apart from Kanye West, who showed as much as take photos,” Kimmel remarked. “He showed up for the red carpet only together with his wife, who caused quite a stir. She was wearing … nothing.”

“Remember when the entire country melted down when one among Janet Jackson’s boobs popped out for a millisecond?” he continued. “Now a very nude woman walks the red carpet on the Grammys, they’re yelling, ‘Bianca, over here on the best! Please!”

The continued backlash and media scrutiny surrounding West and Censori’s appearance suggest that their controversial fashion decisions will proceed to spark debate long after the Grammys red carpet has been rolled away.