Kanye West traded the Tuscan sunshine for a chilly day in Ireland on Friday, but for good reason.
The 46-year-old rapper caused quite a stir when he was spotted with members of his entourage at the Premium Services private terminal at Dublin Airport.
The Off The Grid artist boarded a private plane to see his pal Steve Lacy, 25, perform at the Electric Picnic Festival, where struggling Billie Eilish was headlining on Friday.
The Grammy winner wore a black jacket and black pants in the photo where he hugged the Dark Red singer.
Kanye had covered his head with what appeared to be a scarf to remain inconspicuous at the festival, where around 50,000 music fans had gathered in County Laois.
Quick trip: Kanye West traded the Tuscan sunshine for a chilly day in Ireland on Friday, but for good reason
Yikes: Earlier this week, West had a wardrobe malfunction on the Venice Canal (see above with wife Bianca Censori).
The brotherly affection did not go completely unnoticed.
A concertgoer took a quick snapshot of the two musicians hugging.
According to Hot New Hip Hop, Ye and Steve have been friends for quite some time.
In 2022, they even got matching tattoos along with Uzi Vert.
Kanye traveled to the Emerald Isle without his partner Bianca Censori, 28.
The couple married in a non-legal ceremony in January, shortly after Kanye’s divorce from 42-year-old Kim Kardashian was finalized.
Although their union is not legally binding, Kanye wears a wedding ring on his left hand.
The newlyweds caused more than a little outrage earlier this week when the distraught artist was seen bare-bottomed sitting on a boat in Venice.
Private Flight: Kanye, 46, was spotted boarding a private plane in Italy on Friday
Entourage: The rapper boarded the flight with members of his entourage, but without his partner Bianca Censori, 28. The couple spent the last few weeks in Italy
Hug: Kanye attended the Electric Picnic Festival in County Laois and was captured hugging his friend Steve Lacy in this photo. The Dark Red singer is one of the artists performing at the festival
Inconspicuous: The Grammy winner wore a black jacket and black pants. To remain inconspicuous, he covered his head with what looked like a scarf
Wedding ring: Although Kanye and Bianca are not legally married, the rapper wears a wedding ring
According to Yahoo! The Good Life rapper appeared to have entered into a compromising position with Bianca. Entertainment.
As the boat docked, the couple was seen exiting the boat with a mysterious woman wearing a black dress and covering her head with a black scarf.
The outlet reported that the couple’s public displays of affection and daring clothing choices had raised the ire of Italians in the conservative country.
Some have called for their deportation on social media.
Early flight: Kanye returned to Dublin early Saturday morning to fly back to Italy. He was seen in the same outfit as at the music festival
Outrage: Kanye and Bianca caused more than a little outrage earlier this week when the distraught artist was seen bare-bottomed sitting on a boat in Venice
Compromising Position: According to Yahoo! The “Good Life” rapper appeared to take a compromising position with Bianca on the boat. Entertainment. As the boat docked, the couple was seen exiting the boat with a mysterious woman
Daring: Some Italians have taken to social media to call for Kanye and Bianca’s deportation because of their daring behavior and clothing choices
Relaxed: At the airport, Kanye wore the same outfit as at the concert. He appeared relaxed as he sat on the plane, waiting for his private jet to be ready to take off
Return trip: Kanye and his crew were seen arriving in Tuscany on a private plane early Saturday morning
“I hope Italy kicks them both out of the country. “You don’t need this couple to pollute,” wrote one outraged commenter on social media.
At the airport, Kanye was covered up and wore the same outfit he wore to the concert.
He appeared relaxed as he waited for his private jet to be ready to take off.
The hitmaker smiled with members of his crew in the private lounge before their flight back to Italy.
Witnesses say he arrived in Tuscany early Saturday morning.