Kazakh couple playfully prank Kanye West fans in Istanbul

Published June 1, 2026 17:38

Elena Chechneva

Elena Chechneva

LifeStyle Journalist e.chechneva@kursiv.media

A blogger from Kazakhstan shared a humorous reel on Instagram that quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments.

Last week, the blogger and her husband were staying at the same hotel in Istanbul as Kanye West, also known as Ye. Each time they left the hotel, they encountered crowds of fans gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the American rapper.

One day, the couple decided to have some fun. As they passed by, they began greeting the fans as though the crowd had gathered to see them instead.

Most of the fans laughed and waved back. Before long, some even began recognizing the Kazakh couple. In the video, the blogger’s husband can be seen driving past the crowd as fans film him on their phones and reach out for high-fives.

«So Kanye can see that he wasn’t the only attraction there.»

«Look how friendly everyone was. Almost everybody played along and had a good laugh.»

According to the video’s description, Ye was staying at the Peninsula Istanbul hotel. A room for two adults currently starts at about $817 per night.

Meanwhile, some attendees criticized the organization of Kanye West’s concert in Istanbul. Several concert-goers claimed it was possible to enter the stadium without a ticket.

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