Kanye West's Grammys snub: Rapper failed to stage photo op with Taylor Swift

Kanye West attempted to orchestrate a red carpet photo opportunity with Taylor Swift at the 2025 Grammys but was met with resistance, sources claim. 

According to an insider speaking to The U.S. Sun, West was actively seeking information on Swift’s arrival and seating to "bump into her and chat in front of the cameras."

The rapper, accompanied by his wife Bianca Censori, made headlines for their appearance, particularly due to Censori’s sheer, see-through dress. However, Kanye's bid for a staged reunion with Swift—likely to reignite media buzz—fell flat as no one was willing to facilitate the moment.

Sources say Kanye and his entourage were inquiring about Swift’s movements throughout the night, but event staff avoided any involvement. "No one wanted to help," an insider noted. "They didn’t want to create a potentially weird situation."

Swift, who attended solo with boyfriend Travis Kelce busy preparing for the Super Bowl, appeared unaffected by the situation. She spent the evening cheering on fellow artists Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan.

Kanye, reportedly barred from the event despite a nomination, left for his own after-party in East LA, where Censori entertained guests by singing Adele’s Rolling in the Deep. His attempt to reclaim public sympathy seemingly failed, leaving him empty-handed at the star-studded ceremony.