In 2025, Kanye West, known as Ye, sparked intense debate with controversial statements and public antics. His actions have kept him in the spotlight from Grammy outbursts to a banned Twitch stream. This article examines Ye’s most talked-about moments, including his shocking remarks about ex-wife Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton.
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Ye drew attention when he reportedly urged his wife, Bianca Censori, to wear a transparent dress on the red carpet. The bold move ignited criticism and set the tone for his controversial year, amplifying scrutiny of his choices.
Ye’s unfiltered X posts have targeted celebrities like Taylor Swift and Kamala Harris, sparking widespread backlash. His freedom on the platform, reportedly backed by X’s leadership, has allowed him to share provocative content, including offensive remarks that have fueled debates about accountability online.
Ye says he should have had babies with Paris Hilton instead of Kim Kardashian
“…Can you imagine if I had babies with Paris Hilton how many hotels I would have now?
Kim was like Paris Hilton’s Virgil….
If you have kids with a nanny, the nanny only power is to take your kids" pic.twitter.com/KZmPtxamRm
— Kanversation™️ (@TheKanversation) April 25, 2025
Super Bowl and Yeezy.com Shutdown
During Super Bowl LIX, Ye promoted Yeezy.com but faced backlash when merchandise featuring offensive symbols was allegedly sold. Shopify, the platform’s host, shut down the store for violating its policies, further tarnishing Ye’s brand.
#KanyeWest claims he's in need of a flux capacitor … so he can go back in time and choose to have kids with #ParisHilton instead of #KimKardashian!
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— TMZ (@TMZ) April 25, 2025
Ye’s brief foray into Twitch streaming ended with a swift ban in 2025. During the stream, he made controversial remarks about Kim Kardashian, the mother of his four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.
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Referencing her past role as Paris Hilton’s assistant, Ye stated, “Kim was Paris Hilton’s assistant. I should have had kids with Paris Hilton before I had kids with Kim Kardashian. I blew it.” He added, “Can you imagine if I had kids with Paris Hilton? How many hotels would I have by now?”
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The comments faced intense backlash, leading to his Twitch suspension. They also heightened tensions with Kardashian, who has not responded publicly.