Kanye West, 49, recently celebrated his birthday with a notable gathering at the Palace of Versailles, accompanied by his wife Bianca Censori. The event, reportedly attended by 20 friends, took place at the Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle, and is estimated to have cost nearly $400,000.

Photographs from the celebration, shared on West's Instagram Stories, showcased the couple in a setting adorned with gold decor and a harp. West, wearing an all-black leather outfit, posed alongside Censori, who was dressed in a satin corset and a feathered mask, with her appearance drawing attention due to its contrast with the opulent surroundings. In some images, Censori also wore an elaborate gown.

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IMAGE3 Censori's look featured a feathered mask, corset, and at one point, an elaborate gown

IMAGE4 Kanye West has continued to up the ante with his wife Bianca Censori in their latest jaw-dropping shoot

This birthday celebration follows a series of performances by West that have ignited controversy, stemming from his past antisemitic remarks. In Florida, Senator Rick Scott initiated a petition urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel West's performances, citing the rapper's history of making disparaging comments about Jewish people and praising Adolf Hitler. Scott stated that forcing Floridians to support these concerts with tax dollars was an affront to the state's large Jewish population.

Despite the opposition, West proceeded with concerts in Tampa on June 26, with a second show scheduled for June 28. His return to performing has seen mixed results globally. While he has performed in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, several other planned shows have been canceled or postponed. These include a concert in St. Jakob-Park, Switzerland, a planned July show at RFC Arena in Italy due to security concerns and complaints from the Jewish community, and a performance at the Wireless Festival in London after his visa was revoked. Similarly, shows in Poland and France were also canceled.

IMAGE6 West's presence has sparked controversy globally following a series of vile antisemitic remarks he has made in recent year

West has made public apologies for his past statements, including expressing remorse for praising Adolf Hitler. In an advertisement published in The Wall Street Journal, he stated he had "lost touch with reality" and attributed some of his actions to injuries sustained in a 2002 car accident. He asserted, "I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people."

IMAGE5 West's slate of comeback concerts have come with mixed results; West and Censori pictured 2024