While the Grammy Awards were nearly a week ago, many are still talking about Australian architect
Bianca Censori's lack of censorship. The model stunned ceremony attendees and social media when she walked the red carpet with her husband, rapper Ye, in
a see-through dress that made her appear completely nude. Censori's outfit, or lack thereof, has
sparked heated discussion all over the internet. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took to X on Thursday to
address the backlash and defend his wife. "My wife's first red carpet opened a whole new world," Ye wrote, posting a photo of him and Censori on the red carpet. "I keep staring at this photo like I was staring in admiration that night Thinking wow I am so lucky to have a wife that is so smart talented brave and hot She took a break from shooting her first film to make a movie in real life." According to
California State Statutes , indecent exposure is a crime when a person exposes their naked body or genitals in front of anyone who could be annoyed or offended by it. If the Grammy's had been hosted in Florida, would Censori's stunt be considered a crime?
Who is Bianca Censori? How long has she been married to Kanye West?
Censori is an Australian architect,
model , and the alleged inspiration for Ye's 2022 track "Censori Overload." USA TODAY reports she has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in architecture from the University of Melbourne and worked at various design firms before she
started working at Yeezy as head of architecture in 2020. The couple's relationship went public in late 2022 and were quietly married at an intimate ceremony in December of the same year.
What happened at the Grammy Awards? Is nudity allowed at the Grammys?
Ye was nominated in the best rap song category for "Carnival" off his collaborative album "
Vultures 1 " featuring Ty Dolla $ign. When the couple arrived on the
Grammys' red carpet Sunday afternoon, Ye was dressed in a black shirt and pants while Censori wore a black fur coat. Videos show her removing the coat to reveal her nearly nude look. According to USA TODAY, the Recording Academy, which hosts the Grammys, has not publicly shared the
dress code for the awards ceremony. CBS, the network hosting the ceremony, allegedly issued a "wardrobe advisory" in 2013; however, this was never confirmed.
What are Florida's laws on public nudity?
Public indecency is
illegal in Florida and a punishable offense.
State law prohibits nudity and defines indecent exposure as the exhibition of an individual's genitals in public or on private property belonging to somebody else. However, the law makes exceptions for breastfeeding mothers and locations designated explicitly for public nudity, such as nude beaches.
Does Florida have nude beaches?
*Playalinda is on the Volusia and Brevard county lines. The Visit Florida article states nudity is prohibited in Brevard.
What is the penalty for indecent exposure in Florida?
Law experts also advise that it is a felony to expose oneself in front of a minor and the penalties are harsher if convicted.