Kanye West and Bianca Censori turn heads at LAX as the rapper heads to Shanghai amid legal trouble and festival fallout

Kanye West and Bianca Censori were recently spotted at Los Angeles International Airport, turning heads as they prepared to board a flight to Shanghai. The couple kept things low-key, at least by their standards, opting to go through TSA checks like everyday travelers instead of utilizing VIP security lines.

Bianca Censori drew attention with her signature bold fashion. She wore a black top paired with shorts and open-toed thong boots.

The sighting comes as Kanye West resumes touring internationally, beginning with a major concert at Shanghai Stadium that reportedly went off without issue. The rapper performed a 37-song set that spanned his decades-long career and, notably, avoided making controversial public statements during the event.

Still, his return to the stage has not been without complications. Just ahead of his Asia performances, Kanye West faced serious allegations from former assistant Lauren Pisciotta, who accused him of sexual assault.

The claim follows an earlier 2024 lawsuit that had already alleged sexual harassment.

“Significant anxiety and distress”: Ex-staffer accuses Kanye West of retaliation in amended court filing

Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s recent appearance at LAX comes on the heels of new legal claims from West’s former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.

In an amended lawsuit filed July 8 in Los Angeles Superior Court, Pisciotta accuses the rapper of retaliation following her original June filing, which included allegations of sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract.

According to Pisciotta, the retaliation involved alarming police visits, including false reports of murder and child abuse, leading to armed searches of her home. She claims she fled to Florida after West allegedly began loitering near her California apartment and placed his security throughout the complex.

The lawsuit also alleges West hired someone to “swat” her, sending a false emergency report that resulted in a police raid. Pisciotta says she was repeatedly visited by unsolicited service workers and experienced “significant anxiety and distress.”

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Meanwhile, festival organizers in Slovakia recently canceled Rubicon Festival, a popular European hip-hop event, after announcing Ye as a headliner. The decision followed growing backlash and a petition against his appearance due to his past antisemitic remarks.

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While the Rubicon team initially defended the booking, citing West’s public apology and removal of inflammatory content, several artists chose to withdraw from the lineup. Ultimately, the promoters called off the entire 2025 edition of the festival, noting the growing controversy had become unmanageable.

Despite the setbacks in Europe, West’s Asia tour is moving forward. His next show is scheduled for July 26 at Incheon Munhak Stadium in South Korea.

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