Kanye West, the rap mogul known for his controversial penchant, is again under public scrutiny. Recent years have seen the West in provocative situations fueled by an avalanche of controversial remarks.
Kanye West’s behavior has led to some viewing him as a pariah, a villainous character in the entertainment landscape.
Recently, West celebrated his 46th birthday and in true Kanye fashion, he ensured it was an event that would not pass without public attention. The party’s highlight was a sushi buffet, but not in a conventional sense. In a departure from the norm, the sushi was served not on regular dishes but on the bodies of nude women.
Online videos from the event present a spectacle that has startled many. Multiple women are seen sprawled across tables, their bodies serving as platters for hundreds of sushi pieces strategically placed to cover their bodies.
While this spectacle might be shocking to some, the practice is rooted in a Japanese tradition known as ‘nyotaimori,’ which directly translates to ‘female body presentation’. This involves presenting sushi on a woman’s naked body and has become a popular, albeit controversial, theme for parties in the West, particularly those thrown by celebrities.
However, Kanye’s eccentric celebration hasn’t been well-received by everyone. Following the event, a tweet containing images from the party led to a significant backlash on Twitter.
The reactions ranged from harsh criticism to outright outrage, with one user condemning the event as ‘demonic.’ Another comment, expressing concern for West’s nine-year-old daughter, questioned the appropriateness of her attending such an event, highlighting the controversy stirred up by West’s unconventional party.