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Erik Swann

Turns Out Kanye West’s Inspiration For His $850K Teeth Came From James Bond Movies, And I Can See It

Kanye West on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

Kanye West has made some “interesting” choices in the past, but his latest may truly take the cake. It was reported last week that the rapper spent $850,000 to change up his teeth. Instead of a mouth full of pearly whites, West is now sporting custom designed titanium implants. On the surface, this may sound like something that’s never been seen before, though it would appear that there was a specific inspiration behind the metal chompers. The star’s new look apparently drew inspiration from a few James Bond movies, specifically one character that pops up in them. And, honestly, I can see it.

When pursuing this dental endeavor, Ye opted to work with Dr. Thomas Connelly, who specializes in specific implants. The physician – who has reportedly dubbed himself the “Father of Diamond Dentistry” – posted about the Grammy winner’s design just recently. Connelly took to Instagram to share a mock-up of the work that would be done, and it’s distinct, to say the least. You can take a gander at the recreation in the post, in which the music and fashion mogul himself is tagged, down below: 

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