<p id=”par-1_91″>Although <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/kanye-west/?swcfpc=1″>Kanye “Ye” West</a> didn’t walk the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, his presence was felt and possibly anticipated. In the days leading up to the event, West shared a series of hand-drawn sketches on social media that reimagined Met Gala fashion through a shocking lens. Given his red carpet moment with <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/lip-readers-reveal-new-insights-kanye-west-bianca-censoris-red-carpet-talk-grammys.html/”>Bianca Censori at the Grammy Awards</a> earlier this year, it’s no surprise he didn’t receive an invite. Here’s what a source said about how Anna Wintour ensured that security would not allow West into the event if he arrived.</p>
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<p id=”par-2_40″>The 2025 Met Gala celebrated the cultural legacy of Black style. The Costume Institute’s exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired the theme, “Tailored for You.” Guests received permission to explore the power of precision, identity, and heritage through clothing. </p>
<p id=”par-3_70″>Kanye “Ye” West attended the Met Gala in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019. However, he didn’t receive an invite to the 2025 event. According to <a href=”https://radaronline.com/p/met-gala-2025-vogue-editor-anna-wintour-ramps-up-security-kanye-west/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>RadarOnline</a>, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who’s been a permanent chairperson for the event since 1999, ensured that West would not get anywhere near the Met Gala due to his antisemitic rants and shocking appearance with Bianca Censori at the Grammy Awards.</p>
<p id=”par-4_22″>“Anna is not messing around,” a source alleged. “There’s a full protocol in place if Kanye is spotted anywhere near the carpet.”</p>
<p id=”par-5_26″>“It’s not just about the outfit — it’s about the chaos he brings,” a fashion expert commented. “After what happened at the Grammys, no one’s taking chances.”</p>
<p id=”par-6_44″>Before the Met Gala, West shared his vision for the event. His sketches showed a man in a KKK hood with his genitals exposed. Beside him, another person stands completely hidden in fabric. The sketch seemed to show West’s vision for him and Censori.</p>
<p id=”par-7_17″>A source close to <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/kim-kardashian-said-no-one-wanted-met-gala-kanyes-plus-1.html/”>Kim Kardashian</a> alleged that she <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/kanye-west-said-kim-kardashian-fashion-choices-made-suffer.html/”>dreaded the possibility of running to West</a>. </p>
<p id=”par-8_26″>“Kim is focused on her look and her brand,” the source said. “The last thing she wants is Kanye pulling a stunt and hijacking the night.”</p>
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