Met Gala 2025 Braces For Potential Kanye West Gate Crash As Anna Wintour Intensifies Security Measures
By Favour Adegoke on May 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM EDT
Updated on May 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM EDT
The 2025 Met Gala organizers are reportedly on high alert over fears Kanye West may crash the event, prompting Anna Wintour to boost security.
Concerns grew after West shared a disturbing KKK-style outfit sketch. His ex, Kim Kardashian, confirmed to attend, and is also said to be anxious to avoid him.
The reality TV star has tightened her security after Kanye West's alarming livestream rant about their kids and a potential custody battle.
Kanye West's Potential Met Gala Appearance Sparks Security Concerns And Strict Protocols
According to sources who spoke to Radar Online, the 2025 Met Gala is preparing for more than just high fashion, as there's growing unease about a potential appearance by Kanye West.
The insider revealed that Anna Wintour has ramped up security at the Metropolitan Museum of Art amid fears the controversial rapper might try to crash the exclusive event, despite not being invited.
An insider said, "Anna is not messing around. There's a full protocol in place if Kanye is spotted anywhere near the carpet."
Though it's still unclear if the "Runaway" rapper plans to attend, another insider said that if West shows up, "there's a plan," as Wintour "has made it clear – no drama on her carpet."
A fashion security consultant also commented on West's potential crash attempt: "It's not just about the outfit – it's about the chaos he brings. After what happened at the Grammys, no one's taking chances."
The Rapper's Controversial Met Gala Sketch Sparks Backlash
Wintour's reported concerns escalated after West posted a controversial sketch teasing a possible Met Gala outfit.
The rough illustration, which showed a hooded, faceless figure with a pointed, KKK-like hood, bare chest, gloves, and boots, was captioned "MET BALL 2025."
According to reports, observers were quick to condemn the design, with one critic suggesting West had "swapped spots with Bianca," while others warned that stunts like this could result in him being barred from future high-profile events altogether.
Adding to the unease is the confirmed attendance of Kim Kardashian, West's ex-wife, who is reportedly desperate to steer clear of the rapper.
Sources close to the SKIMS founder claim her focus is solely on her fashion statement and maintaining her brand image.
"The last thing she wants is Kanye pulling a stunt and hijacking the night," one insider shared with Radar.
Will Bianca Censori Make A Met Gala Appearance?
Even if West somehow secures a coveted Met Gala invite, there's no guarantee he'll be arriving with Bianca Censori by his side.
Split rumors have recently plagued the controversial couple's relationship, especially after the 2025 Grammy Awards.
At the event, Censori and West were reportedly in disagreement over a major stunt in which she took off her coat on the red carpet to display a racy, see-through outfit underneath.
The rapper even hinted at their marriage issues in a song, pleading, "Bianca, I just want you to come back / Come back to me / Don't know what I did to make you mad."
The Couple Is Working On Their Marriage
Despite the tension, West and Censori seem to have reconciled as they were spotted having dinner together in Spain last month.
Not long after, they reportedly checked into a retreat aimed at mending their relationship—something West had once been publicly opposed to.
"He was super relaxed and felt like it was a real vacation away from the stresses of life and reconnected with his wife very much on a spiritual level," a source close to the couple revealed.
The source continued, "They had the chance to talk out their problems and sort through their differences. Some of her friends didn't have much hope for them lasting, but things are looking really positive now. It is up to them to keep that momentum going."
Kim Kardashian Is 'Horrified' As Kanye West's Livestream Rant Sparks Security Concerns
Meanwhile, according to the Daily Mail, Kardashian took major steps to tighten her security after West unleashed a disturbing tirade during a livestream.
The rapper claimed he'd been cut off from his kids and declared, "I'mma go get these kids," while also making offensive and aggressive remarks that alarmed viewers.
He even went as far as publicly expressing regret about having kids with the SKIMS founder, deepening the rift between them.
Sources close to Kardashian now claim she is extremely shaken and has urged those around her to be extra cautious.
"She's absolutely horrified," a source told the news outlet. "Like every time things get bad with Kanye, somehow they get worse."
The former couple seems to be headed for a custody battle, with West frequently airing grievances online about being denied access to their children.
