Did Kanye West Really Remove All His Teeth for the Titanium Grill? Here’s the Truth

Published 01/17/2024, 7:39 PM EST

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Kanye West is the maestro of unconventional style. Recently, he flaunted a jaw-dropping fashion move that truly embodied the saying “beauty is pain”. Sharing a snapshot on his Instagram Story, the rapper unveiled his latest dental accessory – a set of custom titanium dentures. This unique dental bling, rumored to cost an eye-watering $850,000, was a testament to Ye’s artistic flair.

In this extraordinary fusion of creativity and dental innovation, a new and epic look emerged. Fans were left buzzing with curiosity, speculating on whether Ye went the extra mile by parting ways with all his teeth to make way for this high-priced titanium grill.

Dental drama unleashed: A Kanye West epic

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Making a surprising shift from rap to heavy metal vibes, Ye flaunted what seemed to be a jaw-dropping set of metallic dentures. According to the grapevine, Ye’s teeth underwent a radical makeover, with reports suggesting a complete removal, replaced by bespoke titanium dentures crafted by the self-proclaimed “Father of Diamond Dentistry,” Dr. Thomas Connelly, and cosmetic dentist Naoki Hayashi. Despite swirling speculations, there was no solid confirmation on the extent of dental work undergone by Ye. However, insiders close to the artist clarify that he did not go all out with a teeth removal.

Instead, his upper row now features a distinctive new grill resembling a metal mouthpiece. Furthermore, breaking away from the conventional tooth contours, with only his K-9 teeth taking the spotlight. In a subsequent post, West added a playful touch to his new dental look, drawing a cheeky parallel to the infamous James Bond villain, Jaws, renowned for his metal-filled mouth in the ’70s films The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker.

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Ye’s venture into dental design is not a one-time affair; back in 2010, he spilled the beans about another jaw-dropping dental creation on Ellen DeGeneres’ show.

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West was not hopping on the “ill grill” bandwagon; his dazzling dental upgrade was the real McCoy – no removable bling here. In a July tweet flaunting his bedazzled smile, the hip-hop maestro spilled the beans on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, revealing he opted for a permanent upgrade with gold and diamonds to replace his lower teeth.

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Ye, the man of unconventional tastes, deemed diamonds cooler. More so, he echoed his sentiments in Vanity Fair’s November issue about his love for diamond teeth and the sheer convenience of skipping the hassle of constant removal. This candid revelation unfolded during West’s return to TV interviews on Ellen, marking a notable comeback since his public apology to Taylor Swift on the Jay Leno Show post his headline-grabbing onstage outburst at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Riva Khan

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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