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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West Loses His Luxury Vehicle In Embarrassing Scene After Diddy Backlash
recently suffered an embarrassing fail after his vehicle was reportedly seized in Los Angeles. The controversial rapper has been on the receiving end of fans' wrath after he showed support for , who is on trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges. West appeared at the New York courthouse, where the case is ongoing. Now, days later, a six-figure asset was taken away with no explanation. On Tuesday, West's custom Maybach vehicle was seized in the parking lot of the Château Marmont. The Donda Academy founder is a regular at the 5-star hotel where A-listers in Hollywood often reside. Photos taken and shared online show the chrome-plated luxury vehicle being placed on the back of a tow truck and taken away. One hotel staff member could be seen standing by while the Maybach was being strapped onto the truck. The reason behind the seizure remains unknown. However, the Daily Mail reports that the Château Marmont is known for having a limited parking space problem. It could have been an illegal parking situation or a more serious issue, such as repossession of the luxury vehicle, which is reportedly worth around $450,000. West's camp is yet to address the incident, and the towing company hasn't responded to requests for comments. Hours after the incident, West received an unlikely visitor in the person of Christian Combs. The son of disgraced rapper Diddy was photographed with his entourage outside the Château Marmont. Per the publication, the 27-year-old looked in good spirits, donning a red shirt with camouflage three-quarter shorts. In one image, Christian was seen making a call, but West was not pictured during the meeting. Amid his vocal support for the Bad Boys Records founder, Ye often offers public encouragement to Diddy's son. The pair seems to have formed a bond, sharing a hug outside the courthouse last week. In the March 2025 song, "Lonely Roads Still Go To Sunshine," the incarcerated rapper appreciated West for his support, saying: "I just wanna thank you so much for just taking care of my kids, man. 'Cause ain't nobody reach out to me." West backed his support with action when he unexpectedly showed up at Diddy's sex trafficking trial last Friday. Causing quite the scene, he arrived with Christian, dressed in an all-white ensemble and black sunglasses. Ye, as he is fondly called, even stopped to shake hands with a fan before heading inside the Manhattan federal courthouse. When asked by reporters if he was there to support Diddy, the former husband of Kim Kardashian answered "yes." Unfortunately, West was restricted to watching the trial on a TV screen in one of the overflow rooms. According to reports, the "Gold Digger" rapper wasn't listed among the approved names of Diddy's family and friends allowed to be in the trial. It seems that prompted him to leave the court less than an hour after his arrival. West's unexpected appearance sparked backlash, with 50 Cent being one of the most vocal critics. The "Candy Shop" rapper, known for his trolling expertise, shared an A.I. image mocking the Yeezy founder. Trying to imitate West's outfit, the doctored image showed 50 Cent in an all-white suit ensemble. In the accompanying caption, 50 Cent took a jab at his colleague's wife, Bianca Censori, referencing the obscene outfit she wore to the Grammys. "We are wearing white in honor of the freak offs. Damn Ye, you should have brought your dirty little wife with that Grammys outfit! @50centaction," it read. Before West's New York appearance, he had been holed up at a high-end wellness facility in Mallorca, Spain, sources say. As The Blast reported, the "Can't Tell Me Nothing" artist and Censori have been retreating at The Balance Rehab Clinic for a reported fee of $170,000 per week. The luxury wellness center is described as "a safe haven where you can find recovery, peace, rest, and happiness" on its official website. Insiders say the couple's stay is linked to a wrongful termination lawsuit filed against West by former employee Benjamin Provo. "He's bleeding money and credibility," a source alleged. "He needs to prove to fans and the corporate partners he has left that he was off his rocker when spewing such filth and going to rehab seems like just what the doctor ordered – literally."
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Has Kanye West Officially Changed His Name to Ye Ye? Here's What We Know Amid Custody Battle With Kim Kardashian
Kanye West is making headlines yet again. While the rapper is often known for his controversial statements, he is now clearing up the confusion over his latest name change. The Gold Digger crooner previously went on to be called Ye West, which is short for his original name. However, in recent times, the musician has been using "Ye Ye" as his official name, confusing his fans about whether he should be called Kanye, Ye, or Ye Ye. In a statement released by the reps of Kanye West, it was confirmed that there is no Ye Ye. What's the truth behind Kanye West being called Ye Ye? The news of Kanye West's name being changed to Ye Ye came after the rapper's chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani, addressed him as Ye Ye in multiple filings. The rapper's team has set the record straight. In a statement obtained by US Weekly, West's representatives said, 'There is no 'Ye Ye.'' It further claimed that 'Ye Ye,' as a name, is "an oddity created by an online form that required something in both first name and last name fields.' Meanwhile, previously in conversation with the radio host, Big Boy, the father of four, mentioned the meaning of his name. The Grammy-winning singer said, "In the Bible, it means 'you.'' He further added, "So, I'm you, I'm us, it's us. It went from Kanye, which means "the only one," to just Ye—just being a reflection of our good, our bad, our confusion, everything." Moreover, the rapper also released an album titled Ye in 2018, claiming it to be 'more of a reflection of who we are.' While it has been years since the musician changed his name to Ye, he is still using his birth name on his X account. That is where he posts the controversial statements about Kim Kardashian amid the ongoing custody battle.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West makes brief appearance at Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial
NEW YORK — Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, showed his support for Sean "Diddy" Combs Friday, making a brief, surprise appearance at the courthouse amid his ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Cameras captured the 'Gold Digger' rapper walking into the federal courthouse Friday morning, where he was spotted greeting Combs' youngest son, Christian 'King' Combs. Wearing an all-white ensemble, Ye was asked by a reporter if he was there in support of Combs, to which he responded, 'Yes.' When asked if he would be testifying on behalf of the music mogul, he did not respond. Ye arrived at about 11:30 a.m. and was inside the courthouse watching the testimony from day 23 of the trial in one of the overflow rooms before leaving after about an hour, per court personnel on the scene. In March, Ye publicly proclaimed his support for Combs in a song he released titled 'Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,' which features both hip-hop moguls and their kids. 'LONELY ROADS STILL GO TO SUNSHINE new song by PUFF DADDY feat. His son KING COMBS my daughter NORTH WEST and new Yeezy artist from Chicago Jasmine Williams,' Ye captioned his post on X at the time. Ye also advocated for Combs' release from prison posting on X, 'FREE PUFF.' The duo have stayed in touch since Combs has been locked up at the the Metropolitan Detention Center. In a leaked jail call between the the pair, Combs warns West that people are trying to 'end' them. 'You be careful out there,' Combs says. 'Cause they definitely trying to end us.' ——— (With Molly Crane-Newman.) ———
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘Ain't nobody calling him that': Kanye changes name again
Kanye West has changed his name for a second time, months after declaring he is done with antisemitism and previously expressing controversial admiration for Adolf Hitler. Previously, West's business filings listed him as 'Ye West.' Now, all his businesses,including Yeezy Apparel, Yeezy Record Label, LLC, and Getting Out Our Dreams Inc, feature the new moniker under 'manager or member name.' Page Six obtained new business documents in California revealing that the 'Gold Digger' rapper's chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani, filed paperwork under the name 'Ye Ye.' Ye Ye has not publicly announced his new name on social media. Page Six reached out to West's representative for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Some people weren't very excited by the news on X: If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Earlier this month, the 24-time Grammy winner took to X to announce he would no longer use his birth name on the platform. 'Ima finally stop using the @kanyewest twitter cause my name is Ye,' he tweeted June 1. 'Gonna start a ye account and it is what it is.' West, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, previously announced on X in 2018 that he would be known as Ye. 'The being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE,' he wrote at the time. West used the name Ye as the title of his 2018 album, recorded at his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Three years later, he legally changed his moniker for 'personal reasons,' according to documents. In March 2024, West's chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, demanded in a letter that West be referred to as Ye and not his 'slave name.' 'Ye is one of the most recognisable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes,' the letter obtained by Page Six read. 'He didn't take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand of 'Kanye West,' lightly. The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye.' 'He has on several occasions referred to it as his slave name,' the letter continued. 'Ye is a black man in America who wants the right to full self-determination just like everyone else.' Yiannopoulos called on streaming platforms, publishers, stores, unions, lyrics websites, and data resellers to update their records accordingly.
West Australian
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Kanye West, who was also known as Ye, has changed his name again, according to new business filings
Kanye West has changed his name for a second time, months after declaring he is done with antisemitism and previously expressing controversial admiration for Adolf Hitler. Previously, West's business filings listed him as 'Ye West.' Now, all his businesses,including Yeezy Apparel, Yeezy Record Label, LLC, and Getting Out Our Dreams Inc, feature the new moniker under 'manager or member name.' Page Six obtained new business documents in California revealing that the 'Gold Digger' rapper's chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani, filed paperwork under the name 'Ye Ye.' Ye Ye has not publicly announced his new name on social media. Page Six reached out to West's representative for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Some people weren't very excited by the news on X: Earlier this month, the 24-time Grammy winner took to X to announce he would no longer use his birth name on the platform. 'Ima finally stop using the @kanyewest twitter cause my name is Ye,' he tweeted June 1. 'Gonna start a ye account and it is what it is.' West, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, previously announced on X in 2018 that he would be known as Ye. 'The being formally known as Kanye West. I am YE,' he wrote at the time. West used the name Ye as the title of his 2018 album, recorded at his ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Three years later, he legally changed his moniker for 'personal reasons,' according to documents. In March 2024, West's chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, demanded in a letter that West be referred to as Ye and not his 'slave name.' 'Ye is one of the most recognisable people in the world, on par with presidents and popes,' the letter obtained by Page Six read. 'He didn't take the decision to change his name, potentially sacrificing some of the immense value captured by the brand of 'Kanye West,' lightly. The change was made fully, legally, and permanently. This is who he is now. His name is Ye.' 'He has on several occasions referred to it as his slave name,' the letter continued. 'Ye is a black man in America who wants the right to full self-determination just like everyone else.' Yiannopoulos called on streaming platforms, publishers, stores, unions, lyrics websites, and data resellers to update their records accordingly.
