Bianca Censori tried to leave Kanye West before he entered rehab, a source tells People. The couple’s marriage has been under strain for a long time, especially amid public controversies and West’s mental health challenges. According to the source, Censori became increasingly unhappy and attempted to end the relationship several times before West sought treatment in a Swiss rehab facility in 2025.
Kanye West, 48, shared in an open letter in The Wall Street Journal that he entered rehab after struggling with a “deep depressive episode” triggered by medication changes. In that same period, he issued apology ads and reflected publicly on his past behavior, including widely criticized antisemitic remarks. But the source says Censori’s unhappiness predated West’s rehab decision.
Bianca Censori, 31, has been referred to publicly by West as his wife, although their marriage was reported to be informal and without a legal certificate. They were first linked in January 2023 and were seen together frequently in public before and after West’s controversial moments online. She has also been described as a stabilizing presence amid West’s highly public struggles.
The source tells People that West has been caught in a “vicious cycle” for years — shifting between episodes of instability and attempts to make amends. When West enters clearer mental space, he becomes aware of the damage his behavior causes and experiences guilt, the source adds. But by the time clarity arrives, relationships may already be harmed beyond quick repair.
West’s bipolar disorder has been publicly acknowledged, and in his Vanity Fair email interview, he referenced neurological injury from a 2002 car accident as contributing to his long-term struggles. While the interview focused on his treatment and accountability, those close to the couple tell People that Censori’s attempts to step away show that their private challenges were ongoing.
As of early 2026, West’s rehab journey continues and Censori’s role in his personal life remains complex. A representative for Censori did not comment to People, leaving many questions about the future of their relationship unanswered. But the revelation that Bianca Censori tried to leave Kanye before his rehab highlights the pressure and difficulty they have faced behind the scenes.