Bianca Censori'S Strained Marriage: The Trials With Kanye West

Behind the Scenes of a Tumultuous Marriage

Before Kanye West's Swiss rehab retreat, whispers of trouble in paradise between him and Bianca Censori were already echoing through the boulevard. A source close to the couple spilled some tea, revealing that Censori had been plotting her exit from the nuptials well before Kanye checked into treatment for his mental health challenges.

“Bianca had been very unhappy in their marriage for a while and tried to get out a number of times,” the source shares with People.

The narrative took a sharper turn this week as West faced his reckoning with a full-page mea culpa in The Wall Street Journal and a soul-baring email interview with Vanity Fair. Both pieces unveiled his longtime battle with bipolar disorder and the fallout it's had on those closest to him.

The Vicious Cycle and Its Toll

Kanye's cycle of drama-to-remorse has become a familiar storyline for those in his orbit. “He’s been in this vicious cycle for years,” a confidant admits. When Kanye's mental space falters, the drama escalates, leading to damaging consequences that linger even as he regains mental clarity.

“Once he stabilizes, he’s hit with the weight of guilt and regret,” the insider explains. By then, the emotional damage is done, leaving Kanye grappling with the aftermath.

Bianca's Struggle for Independence

The relationship strain grew more visible in spring 2025, with divorce rumors adding fuel to the already blazing headlines. Sources claimed that Censori felt trapped by Kanye's influence, allegedly frightened by how much control he wielded over her life. Attempts to find physical distance were reportedly thwarted by Kanye’s persistence.

Public Denials and Private Struggles

Despite the rumors, Kanye's camp vehemently dismissed the idea of an impending split. Milo Yiannopoulos, West’s representative, criticized the narrative of Bianca being "battered" as absurd. Meanwhile, Kanye’s recent interviews highlight his commitment to recovery, acknowledging the seriousness of his bipolar disorder.

Addressing past controversies, West penned an open letter in The Wall Street Journal, attributing some of his behavior to a previously undiagnosed brain injury from 2002. His apology aimed to address his actions that affected the Jewish and Black communities, ensuring the world this was not a publicity stunt.

A Relationship's Uncertain Future

Kanye and Bianca first made waves in January 2023 after being spotted in the plush setting of the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. Although reports of a secret wedding followed, no official marriage certificate has surfaced.

For now, Kanye's sights are set on personal healing. Whether this newfound clarity will also mend his fractured relationship with Bianca remains to be seen.