Kanye West got new 'titanium dentures'

A source close to Ye elaborated that the artist actually got new metal “fixed prosthodontics.”

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“They are, as the name suggests, fixed and permanent. This goes way beyond veneers or grills,” the source added. “And his particular implant is quite unlike anything that has been done before.”

In posts to his Instagram story on Jan. 17, Ye shared a glimpse of his new metallic teeth.

Metallic teeth inside Kanye West's mouth — Ye shared this photo of his new teeth to his Instagram story on Jan. 17, 2024.Kanye West / Instagram

The source said the implants are “experimental dentistry to say the least” and were designed “entirely by Ye with the assistance of medical and dental experts including Dr. Connelly.”

They were sure to clarify that the singer did not have his teeth removed.

silver metallic teeth on a black background — A screengrab of Ye’s Instagram Story showing his new dental implants.Kanye West / Instagram

The implants are made of titanium and other precious metals, “including palladium and platinum in various places according to the properties required of various elements,” the source said.

In another post to his Instagram story, Ye compared his new look to James Bond henchman Jaws, who appeared in “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Moonraker” and was played by actor Richard Kiel.

The total cost of the install is rumored to be around $850,000.