The famous rapper is once again making headlines, this time for the way he presents his wife in public. Many people think the way he showcases her is inappropriate, but for him, this is nothing new. In fact, one of his former partners once revealed that she felt like a “show monkey” during their relationship.
Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend, Julia Fox, shared details about their brief romance in her memoir, giving readers a glimpse into how he treated her. This isn’t the first time Kanye has used his relationships to make bold fashion statements.
He has a history of dressing his partners in eye-catching outfits and turning them into part of his artistic vision.
Fashion has always played a major role in Kanye’s love life. During his first marriage to Kim Kardashian, which lasted from 2014 to 2021, he often called her his “muse” and was deeply involved in shaping her style. He had a significant influence on the way she dressed and presented herself to the world.
Now, some people believe he is trying to do the same with his current wife, Bianca Censori. An insider close to the couple shared, “Kanye is trying to make Bianca into a radicalized version of Kim—almost like Kim 2.0.
The difference is that when Kim was with Kanye, he was respected in the fashion world. He has since lost this respect.”
Kanye and Bianca have been making bold public appearances in recent years, but their latest stunt at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles took things to a whole new level. The moment that shocked the audience was caught on camera and quickly went viral.
In the video, Kanye could be seen instructing Bianca to remove her black fur coat, revealing a nearly nude outfit underneath. The crowd was stunned. A lip-reading expert, Nicola Hickling, analyzed the footage and suggested that Kanye told Bianca, “You’re making a scene now,” before directing her to drop the coat and turn around.
Bianca did as he asked, standing before the cameras in her daring ensemble. Moments later, the couple left the event. Some reports suggested they were asked to leave, while others claimed they left voluntarily.
Kanye’s influence over his partners’ public image isn’t limited to his marriages. His short-lived relationship with actress Julia Fox followed a similar pattern. Their romance in early 2022 made headlines, coming right after Kanye’s divorce from Kim Kardashian.
Julia later reflected on their time together, recalling how they met on New Year’s Eve in Miami. “His energy is so fun to be around,” she said. They instantly connected and spent the night together in New York City.
Their chemistry was undeniable, though Julia admitted she wasn’t thinking too far into the future. “I was just going day by day and seeing where it went,” she explained. “It was just like, he still wants to hang out with me today, let’s do it.”
Their relationship became even more public during Paris Fashion Week when they stepped out in matching outfits. Julia later revealed in her memoir, “Down the Drain,” that Kanye orchestrated everything, from what she wore to how they were seen in public.
She recalled moments when he adjusted their surroundings, like moving their table at a restaurant for better visibility. He even put together a whole team to manage her wardrobe. “It was unlike anything I had ever imagined for myself,” she admitted. At first, it was thrilling, but over time, the excitement started to fade.
One night at Carbone, a popular New York restaurant, Kanye arranged for photographers to capture their dinner date. The next morning, the pictures appeared on a major gossip site, Page Six. Julia later admitted that the whole thing made her feel like a “show monkey.”
Another time, Kanye set up a photoshoot in a hotel room, which was later featured in Interview magazine. Julia remembered trying on one of the outfits and realizing it didn’t fit properly.
When she mentioned it, Kanye casually suggested she get a boob job. She refused. Looking at herself in the mirror, she thought, “They’re not so bad.”
As their relationship progressed, Julia started having doubts. By the second month, she began questioning whether Kanye’s feelings were real or if he was just using her for attention. “Was this even real, or just a ‘showmance’ for publicity?” she wondered.
It didn’t take long for her to realize that the lifestyle wasn’t sustainable. Constantly traveling and being in the spotlight started taking a toll. When she saw the first signs of trouble, she made the difficult decision to walk away.
She believed Kanye had a lot of personal struggles to work through, but she wasn’t willing to take on that emotional weight.
On February 14, 2022, a representative confirmed their split. “Julia and Kanye remain good friends and collaborators, but they are no longer together,” the statement read.
Later that year, Julia shocked fans when she revealed her real reason for dating Kanye. She admitted she got into the relationship to “distract” him from Kim Kardashian so Kim could move on. At first, she thought there was potential between them and believed she could help Kanye move past his obsession with Kim.
But she quickly realized that she was being used. “I was just his little puppet,” she admitted.
In her memoir, Julia carefully recounted their time together, making it clear that she never signed a non-disclosure agreement. “I would never sign one unless it was for professional reasons,” she stated.
Even after the breakup, she felt the consequences of her brief romance with Kanye. She revealed that dating him may have cost her career opportunities. “I’ve been up for certain things and couldn’t do it because of dating Kanye. It’s kind of wild,” she reflected.
Julia’s whirlwind relationship with Kanye West was a mix of high fashion, intense media attention, and behind-the-scenes drama. While she initially embraced the glamour and excitement, she eventually saw the darker side of being part of his world.
Her honest reflections reveal the challenges of dating someone so deeply entangled in fame and controversy.
In the end, Julia walked away with a clearer understanding of herself and her boundaries. Her experience serves as a reminder of the personal cost of being in such a high-profile relationship—and the strength it takes to leave when things no longer feel right.
