Kanye West recently faced a significant financial setback after losing a US$20 million contract in Japan. The contract, which was for two scheduled performances at the Tokyo Dome in May, was withdrawn following a controversial stunt by West at the Grammys. This incident involved his wife, Bianca Censori, wearing a semi-transparent outfit on the red carpet, which sparked criticism in Japan for being provocative.
The backlash comes at a time when Japan is experiencing a cultural awakening concerning women's rights, with the MeToo movement gaining strong momentum in the country. The provocative nature of Censori's outfit did not sit well with Japanese investors backing the concerts. They expressed their displeasure, viewing the stunt as culturally insensitive and misaligned with Japanese values.
"He has greatly misjudged the tolerance of the Japanese people towards these activities."
- Source: Unspecified
Kanye West has been residing in Japan for nearly a year, living almost full-time in a hotel. During this period, he has actively pursued various opportunities that came his way. However, his recent actions at the Grammys have caused a major blow to his career prospects in Japan.
"He's just not welcomed any more."
- Source: Unspecified
Despite his efforts to immerse himself in Japanese culture, West appears to have overlooked the country's conservative stance on public conduct and modesty. This misjudgment has resulted in a significant financial impact, as he was relying on the income from the concerts.
"Kanye is just **** up every opportunity that comes to him."
- A source told DailyMail.com
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