Kanye West and Bianca Censori splurge on $12,500-a-night presidential suite in Moscow

In a move that has taken the entertainment world by surprise, Kanye West arrived in Moscow earlier today, immediately catching the eye of fans and media alike. 

Stepping off a private jet and into the limelight, Kanye made his presence known on VK, Russia's popular social media platform, with a simple greeting: "Hello Moscow."

Dressed in his signature style with a white outfit, black patterned bandana, and sunglasses, Kanye was spotted surrounded by security as he made his way through the city. 

His visit, reportedly to celebrate the 40th birthday of Russian designer Gosha Rubchinsky, has sparked widespread speculation about a potential meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, although such plans remain unconfirmed.

Local reports suggest Kanye's day was packed with activities, including arrivals at a luxury hotel near the Kremlin and explorations of Moscow's iconic sites like Red Square and the Kremlin, viewed from a platform on the GUM department store's roof. 

Videos circulating online show him alongside Rubchinsky, taking in the city's sights.

Despite the excitement around his arrival, Kanye's presence in Moscow comes at a contentious time, with many Western stars avoiding Russia due to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. 

His stay in the presidential suite of the Four Seasons Hotel Moscow, priced at a staggering £10,150 per night, has not gone unnoticed, with famous Russian producer Yana Rudkovskaya exclaiming on social media, "Kanye West is already in Moscow! This is super news!"

However, the prospect of a Kanye concert in Moscow seems uncertain. 

The Luzhiniki Stadium and sources close to the Kremlin have denied any plans for an upcoming performance, leaving fans in suspense about the rapper's next move.

Kanye's recent struggles to secure concert venues due to controversies and his polarizing public persona have made headlines worldwide.

Despite a solid fanbase, venues in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East have been reluctant to host his shows. 

His ongoing efforts to rejuvenate his touring career in Russia, potentially by forging connections with Kremlin officials, have met with resistance from conservative figures like Ekaterina Mizulina, who criticized the rapper and his wife Bianca Censori's provocative style.