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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Divorce Timeline: From Their Split to Coparenting
The end of an era. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were one of the most iconic celebrity couples of all time, inspiring song lyrics and relationship goals since they went public with their romance in April 2012. Unfortunately, their love story has been full of ups and downs, and it led to her filing for divorce from the rapper.
News broke about her decision to file paperwork to end their marriage legally on February 19, 2021, but to some fans, the writing was on the wall.
After meeting in the early ’00s, Kim and Kanye went on to date other people. Their friendship didn’t turn romantic until after Kim filed for divorce from Kris Humphries in October 2011 after 72 days of marriage. Kim later reflected on her relationship history and revealed her marriage to the former NBA star made her realize her feelings for Kanye.
“Right before I got married to Kris Humphries, [Kanye and I] were talking, and I just went a different direction,” she recalled on the Keeping Up With the Kardashians 10th-anniversary special, which aired in 2017. “I think I had to go through that to figure out what I wanted. After my breakup, I was feeling really low and down and he said, ‘Just come to Paris and see my fashion show.’ He jokes that he put on this whole fashion show just to get a date with me. So I went there and I stayed with him, and that’s where we started dating. I swear from the moment I landed, I fell madly in love with him and I thought, ‘Oh, my God, why didn’t I do this sooner?’ Like, this is what real life is like — love and fun and real support.”
Kimye’s whirlwind romance heated up quickly. By December 2012, they were expecting baby No. 1. Kim gave birth to their first child, daughter North West, in June 2013. In October of that year, Kanye proposed to Kim in front of her family and friends at the San Francisco Giants baseball stadium, AT&T Park. The couple tied the knot in Florence, Italy, on May 24, 2014.
The KKW Beauty founder and the “Famous” rapper welcomed their second child, son Saint, in December 2015. The following year, they weathered Kim’s October 2016 Paris robbery and Kanye’s November 2016 hospitalization for exhaustion, shortly after the Chicago native canceled his concert tour following an onstage rant in Sacramento.
Kanye and Kim went on to welcome two more children throughout their marriage — daughter Chicago in January 2018 and son Psalm in May 2019 via surrogacy. Shortly after welcoming their youngest child, the couple celebrated their five-year wedding anniversary with a romantic vow renewal ceremony planned by the Skims creator.
Unfortunately, the couple’s relationship hit a rough patch in July 2020 after six years of marriage. Their marital issues continued into the new year and Kim became “serious” about wanting a divorce.
“Kim and Kanye’s marriage has finally reached the point of no return. They spent most of the [2020] holidays apart, and Kim is talking to divorce lawyers,” a source revealed to In Touch prior to her filing, adding Kim “wanted to move forward” with the proceedings.
This is an ongoing article that was originally published on January 6, 2021, and last updated on October 08, 2022.
Keep scrolling below to find out everything we know about Kim and Kanye’s divorce.
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Quarantine Quarrels
Kanye was “struggling to adjust” to life in quarantine less than one month after Los Angeles imposed a lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, an insider revealed to In Touch in April.
“One thing for sure is that Kanye’s the type of guy who can’t sit still and goes stir-crazy when he’s stuck at home,” the source added. While Kim entertained their kids, the “Flashing Lights” rapper was “escaping to his studio for some peace and quiet.”
His studio sessions “almost [became] a daily routine” for the recording artist. “And I’m not just talking about being in the ‘office’ for a few hours day. He often won’t come home until 3 a.m.,” the source continued. By the time Kanye returns home, “Kim’s usually passed out in bed. She’ll fall asleep with the kids next to her for company.”
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Lockdown Woes
Kim was “feeling neglected” by her husband, an insider told In Touch in May. “Her panic attacks are getting worse as she tries to balance looking after the kids with her insane schedule,” the source said. “In the past, it was Kim who needed space from Kanye, but the tables have turned. … Things between them are turning uglier than ever.”
“The way Kanye sees it, Kim’s a ‘hypocrite’ because she’s spent most of their entire marriage putting work before anything else,” the insider continued. “It’s not his fault she’s upped her workload — with law school, her cosmetic brand and everything else. He’s accused Kim of having double standards and allowing her selfishness to get in the way of him perusing his dreams when she should be embracing his talent.”
The tension over how they’ve split their household duties led to even more clashes between Kimye. “Right now, they can’t seem to agree on anything. The arguing has turned into a vicious cycle — the more Kim nags at Kanye for not being around, the more she pushes him away,” the source added.
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Political Plans
On July 4, 2020, Kanye announced his plans to run for president of the United States in the 2020 election. “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION,” he wrote on Twitter.
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Controversial Campaign Rally
Kanye appeared at his first campaign rally in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 19, 2020. During his speech, he made controversial comments about abortion and revealed he and Kim contemplated having an abortion when they were pregnant with North in 2013.
“She said she was pregnant and for one month and two months and three months we talked about her not having this child. She had the pills in her hand,” he explained of the early months of her pregnancy. He said if the California native decided to divorce him because of the details he divulged, at least “she brought North into the world even when I didn’t want to. She stood up and she protected that child.” Holding back tears, he added, “I almost killed my daughter.”
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Intervention
“Since announcing his presidential bid, the family has told Kim, ‘You need to step in,’” a source told In Touch shortly after Kanye’s rally. “He was telling the crowd about Kim’s accidental pregnancy with North, their discussion about having an abortion — private matters that Kim would never want to be discussed. She’s scared of where [this] is headed and what he may do next.”
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Kanye Lashes Out at Kim and Her Family
The following day after his rally, Kanye continued his controversial comments in a since-deleted Twitter rant. “Kim was trying to fly to Wyoming with a doctor to lock me up like on the movie Get Out because I cried about saving my daughter’s life yesterday,” the “I Love It” rapper tweeted.
He also seemingly criticized his wife for posing for Playboy in the past. “I put my life on my God that North’s mom would never photograph her doing Playboy and that’s on God. I’m at the ranch … come and get me,” he taunted.
“I put my life on the line for my children that North’s mother would never sell her sex [tape],” he added, hinting that Kim’s mother, Kris Jenner, was the one who leaked Kim’s now-infamous sex tape with Love & Hip Hop star Ray J in 2007.
Kanye also took aim at Kris, claiming the momager tried to “lock me up” and said she was no longer “allowed around [his] children.”
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Kanye Reveals He Wanted a Divorce
The fashion designer continued his Twitter rant on July 21, 2020, and made even more shocking claims in several since-deleted tweets.
“They tried to fly in with two doctors to 51/50 me,” he wrote at the time. “I been trying to get divorced since Kim met with Meek at the [Waldorf] for ‘prison reform.’ I got 200 more to go.” He also referred to his mother-in-law as Kris Jong-Un, a play on Kim Jong-Un, the dictator of South Korea.
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Kim Breaks Her Silence
“As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder. Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand. I’ve never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye’s right to privacy when it comes to his health,” she wrote in a statement via Instagram Stories on July 22, 2020. “But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health. Those that understand mental illness or even compulsive behavior know that the family is powerless unless the member is a minor. People who are unaware or far removed from this experience can be judgmental and not understand that the individual themselves have to engage in the process of getting help no matter how hard family and friends try.”
“I understand Kanye is subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions. He is a brilliant but complicated person who, on top of the pressures of being an artist and a Black man, who experienced the painful loss of his mother and has to deal with the pressure and isolation that is heightened by his bi-polar disorder. Those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes do not align with his intentions. Living with bi-polar disorder does not diminish or invalidate his dreams and his creative ideas, no matter how big or unobtainable they may feel to some. That is part of his genius and as we have all witnessed, many of his big dreams have come true. We as a society talk about giving grace to the issue of mental health as a whole, however we should also give it to the individuals who are living with it in times when they need it the most. I kindly ask that the media and public give us the compassion and empathy that is needed so that we can get through this. Thank you for those who have expressed concern for Kanye’s well-being and for your understanding. With love and gratitude, Kim Kardashian West.”
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Tension Boils Over
Behind the scenes, Kanye “went off” on his mother-in-law, an insider told In Touch at the time.
“He accused her of leaking information, being sneaky and undermining his presidential campaign movement and GAP deal,” the source said. “His resentment toward the family has been brewing for months. He has been feuding with [sister-in-law Kylie Jenner] and Kris over their Forbes stories and has fixated on the ‘billionaire status’ as a point of serious contention.”
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Pressure to Divorce
For her part, Kris pushed Kim to leave Kanye, an insider told In Touch. “If Kanye doesn’t get help now, [Kris] wants Kim to divorce him,” the source said. “It’s no secret that Kris relishes in a bit of drama … when it doesn’t surround her. She’s mad at Kanye for shading her in his tweets and is praying he sorts himself out before destroying everything he and Kim have worked so hard to achieve.”
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Asking for Forgiveness
“I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter,” Kanye wrote in his public apology via Twitter on July 25, 2020. “I did not cover her like she has covered me. To Kim, I want to say I know I hurt you. Please forgive me. Thank you for always being there for me.”
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Emotional Reunion
Kim was at the couple’s marital home in Los Angeles while Kanye was at their Cody, Wyoming, ranch at the time of his Twitterstorm. Shortly after his apology, she flew out to Wyoming and the couple was spotted having a tearful conversation in their car while parked at a local Wendy’s.
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Staying Strong
Kim was “trying to hold it together” for their kids, a source told In Touch at the time. “Kim and Kanye have had problems in their marriage. It’s a lost cause. Kanye’s recent actions, and what he said about North, is the final nail in the coffin. Kim can’t stop crying and is a nervous wreck.”
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Momager’s Support
Despite everything that went down, Kris’ “priority” was to “protect” her son-in-law and his family, a source told In Touch.
“While Kris isn’t happy with how Kanye’s recent outbursts are affecting the family, she did protect him from looking bad on Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” the insider says. “There was a lot of urging from Kim to make sure certain footage was never used, but Kris helped too, she does have a heart. Kris understands the ratings would have been through the roof if they had included some of Kanye’s rants and wild pronouncements in the final cut, but in the end, she didn’t let them.”
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Separate States
Kim returned to L.A. on July 28, 2020, while Kanye remained in Wyoming. While she was gone, her sisters were “rallying together” to “shield” the couple’s four children from the family turmoil, a source told In Touch.
“Kourtney [Kardashian] has taken North, Saint and Chicago under her wing while Kim deals with the Kanye drama,” the insider said. Younger sister Khloé Kardashian was also lending a helping hand during this tough time so they could give Kim and her kids a “sense of normality.”
“Thankfully, Kim’s kids are super close to all their cousins and they love spending time together. North treats [Kourtney’s daughter] Penelope like a little sister!” the source added.
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Kanye Refuses to Return Home
By the end of July, Kanye was “refusing to permanently move back to L.A.,” a source told In Touch. “Kanye says he’s much happier in Wyoming. Kim’s trying to be as understanding as possible, but she’s so heartbroken. No matter how hard she tries, I don’t think she’ll ever get over what Kanye said about North.” To make matters worse, the rapper’s friends were “supporting him” in his decision.
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Visitation
Once Kanye put his foot down, the couple arranged for their older children to fly out to Wyoming to visit with their dad. Son Saint was spotted getting off the family’s private plane in Cody, Wyoming, on August 2, 2020.
Meanwhile, North made it clear she “wants to be” with her father in Wyoming amid her parents’ marital issues, a source told In Touch. “North knows that mommy and daddy are going through things and shocked Kim by proclaiming [she wants to go live with her dad],” the insider said, adding North is “the ultimate daddy’s girl.”
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Making It Work for the Kids
Kim hated “the idea” of her oldest child moving to Wyoming with her dad, a source told In Touch. The thought of “tearing their kids apart” is what motivated the couple to “work on their marriage.”
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Things Start Looking Up
In early August, the family jetted off to the Dominican Republic for a vacation after working through their issues. Kim shared a sweet video of Kanye and North having a playful moment while riding around their gorgeous 5-star resort on a golf cart. Once they returned to the states, the family attended Kanye’s Sunday Service on their ranch in Wyoming. The couple also shared a sweet kiss while spending time together on their property. “WE’RE STEPPING OUT ON FAITH,” he captioned the clip via Twitter.
Later in August, the family continued to make memories together while going on another vacation with Kourtney and her family.
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Back Into Old Habits
After spending most of August with his family, Kanye stirred up controversy once again after he shared a video of him appearing to urinate on one of his Grammy awards following a Twitter rant against his record label.
“The family is used to Kanye’s outrageous antics, but he keeps crossing the line,” an insider told In Touch at the time. “They are very concerned and Kim can’t make excuses for him any longer. She’s at the end of her rope. Peeing on his Grammy is just downright disrespectful.”
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Kim’s Patience Wears Thin
Kim started to worry that Kanye’s behavior would make her social justice work seem “less serious,” a source told In Touch.
“Kim feels like she’s been on this new path, taking on serious social causes, being a mom, quitting reality TV. She really hasn’t stuck her foot in her mouth in a very long time, but then Kanye will do something like the Grammy incident,” the insider said. “She’s tired of being laughed at and getting caught up in the backlash of Kanye’s actions.”
In the midst of the latest drama, Kim was “getting a lot of support and guidance” from family and pals, another source told In Touch. “Her closest friends, sisters, Kris, even Rob [Kardashian] and Scott [Disick] have been calling her to see what she’s going to do.”
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On the Upswing
Despite the latest blip, Kim and Kanye enjoyed a date night at a friend’s wedding on September 26, 2020. Two days later, Kanye shared snaps from another date night, which was a “dinner for two.”
Kim gushed that she was so “lucky” after sharing a photo of Kanye and their four kids that month. Kanye went all out for Kim’s birthday on October 21, surprising her with a hologram message from her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr.
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Trouble in Paradise?
After fans speculated there were still issues between Kim and Kanye because the rapper appeared to skip Kim’s Tahiti birthday trip, she responded to rumors by sharing photos of her and her hubby while enjoying the tropical getaway.
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Leading Separate Lives
By December 2020, the couple were “worlds apart” and struggling to get on the same page after their marital drama, an insider told In Touch.
“They’ve been living separate lives for the past couple of years, and are drifting further and further away from each other,” the source continued. “It basically comes down to them having different interests and clashing on their political views. Kanye running for president caused additional problems in their marriage. She didn’t think it was a good idea and he wasn’t exactly happy that she voted for Biden. He felt somewhat betrayed.”
What contributed to the wedge between the couple is that while Kim is “focusing on expanding her brands, like Skims and KKW, her legal career, and raising the children, Kanye prefers being in Wyoming with his homies,” the insider added. “He’s been busy turning the ranch into a huge compound, with the latest technology. It doesn’t really interest Kim. L.A.is home to her.”
When the couple does reunite in L.A., “he spends most of the time at the studio or with the kids. The only time he really sees Kim is when they’re with the kids or her family.”
Despite Kanye’s thoughtful birthday present for Kim, the insider said, “There is no real chemistry or romance left in their marriage. The spark has gone.”
Even throughout the couple’s marital issues, the source noted their “kids will always come first.”
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Taking Action
“Kim is in full-on discussions with her legal team about taking the appropriate steps to move forward with the divorce, but she’s waiting for the right time to announce it publicly,” a source told In Touch, revealing Kim didn’t want to announce it in the height of their public marital drama over the summer.” Even if a miracle happens and Kanye gets help, Kim can’t bear the thought of being trapped in a loveless marriage any longer.”
“Kim and Kanye have had problems in their marriage for as long as I can remember. It’s a lost cause,” the insider continued. “Kanye is like a bull in a China shop; there’s no stopping him. Kim can’t live like this any longer, sitting on the edge of her seat not knowing what he’s going to say or do.”
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Messy Divorce
“There’s a lot at stake … like $3 billion,” a source told In Touch. “They’ll no doubt fight over their fortune. And Kim’s terrified that Kanye will dish even more dirt and her family’s darkest secrets in a courtroom showdown. Then there’s the custody battle.”
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Last-Ditch Effort
Even though divorce may be on the table, Kim and Kanye are determined to give their marriage a fighting chance. “Yes, they’ve been in counseling for months via Zoom,” a source told In Touch. “Bottom line, it’s not working. Kim wants the split to play out as smoothly as possible and the therapy is helping with that.”
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Butting Heads
The couple’s marriage “got worse” following his Twitter rants, a source exclusively told In Touch on January 7.
“They argued nonstop, and Kanye distanced himself from Kim and her family. He hated being around them, especially Kris [Jenner], who he can’t stand. Kanye didn’t even want to spend the holidays with her family.”
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Cheating Rumors
Shortly after divorce rumors started swirling, TikTok user Ava Louise claimed the couple split because Kanye was allegedly “hooking up” with Jeffree Star. The makeup guru vehemently shut down rumors, calling it “the dumbest s—t I’ve ever read in my entire life” in a YouTube video released via his channel on January 7.
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Leaning on Family
Kim attended “bible study” with sister Kourtney on January 7 in the midst of her marital drama.
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Former Nanny Speaks Out
The reality star’s former nanny Pam Behan spoke out amid the divorce rumors in an exclusive interview with In Touch.
“Well, I don’t think it’s a secret that Kris [Jenner] was controlling over her kids and Kanye was controlling. I hope that [Kim] can recognize that and the next man isn’t like that,” Pam, who is now a financial advisor in South Dakota, said.
“I actually hope she goes without a man for a while,” the Malibu Nanny author continued. “She doesn’t need a man. I hope she’s able to find happiness within herself and the kids and have fun with her girlfriends and sisters.”
Pam added, “What I’m hoping for her is that she finds a non-controlling man. A kind, sweet, non-controlling man who’ll let her be her. I actually think she’s been controlled by a lot of people in her life, whether she knows it or not, you fall into a pattern that you sometimes don’t even realize. And I hope she’s at the point in her life where she can see the pattern and break free of it.”
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Skipping a Milestone Moment
Kim celebrated the last ever day of filming for her family’s E! reality series, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, on January 8. Unfortunately, Kanye was not in attendance during his wife’s and in-laws’ milestone moment, Us Weekly reported.
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Sending a Message?
The mom of four posed in a bikini and a pair of Yeezy sandals on January 31 while on a girls’ trip with her sisters and daughters. Followers were puzzled why Kim was still rocking Ye’s brand amid their marriage drama.
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Moving Out?
Kim gave a tour of her Skims showroom closet in her home via Instagram on February 3, but eagle-eyed fans noticed it looked strikingly similar to Kanye’s Yeezy closet, which he showed during an appearance on Netflix’s My Next Guest With David Letterman in June 2019.
The beauty entrepreneur’s video made some followers wonder if this was Kim’s way of saying the pair aren’t living together at the moment.
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Divorce Proceedings
It seems all of the drama pushed the reality star to take action. Kim filed for divorce from Kanye after nearly seven years of marriage, In Touch confirmed on February 19. The KUWTK alum is reportedly asking for joint legal and physical custody of their children, North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
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Car Jams
The Selfish author appeared to resonate with the lyrics in Olivia Rodrigo‘s song “Drivers License” while on a road trip on February 22, 2021. “All my friends are tired of hearing how much I miss you / But I kinda feel sorry for them / ‘Cause they’ll never know you the way that I do,” the singer belted out in the background of Kim’s Instagram Stories clip. “And I know we weren’t perfect / But I’ve never felt this way for no one / And I just can’t imagine how you could be so OK now that I’m gone.”
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Being Supportive?
Kim was spotted wearing a pair of Yeezy sneakers during a workout on March 2. “Weighted cardio day, high intensity,” she captioned the sporty shot. Hmm …
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Kanye Spotted Wearing Wedding Ring
On March 4, Kanye was spotted wearing his wedding ring in photos obtained by The Daily Mail at his Calabasas office.
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Kim Seen Without Wedding Ring
As for Kim, she ditched her wedding band while hanging out with BFF La La Anthony that same day. “Ride til the wheels fall off! @lala,” she captioned a slew of sultry shots, including this pic showing off her left hand.
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Staying Busy
Kanye’s friend Cyhi the Prynce revealed how the Yeezy designer has been coping with his public divorce in a recent interview with VladTV. “He’s in good spirits,” the musician said, confirming Kanye has been hard at work on his upcoming album, Donda, which was named after his late mother. “I know how much he loves his family, so it has to hit you some kind of way … He’s getting through it.”
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New Chapter
In an interview with Vogue in March 2021, Kim said she’s “more confident” than ever these days. “As I’m more confident in myself I get that more: that punk is just an attitude of not giving a fuck … It doesn’t mean you’re a total asshole; it just means you live your life your way and beat to your own drum, and hopefully that inspires people to want to do that for themselves.”
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Money Moves
Kanye saw a major increase in his wealth thanks to high-profile partnerships with Adidas AG and Gap Inc. Yeezy, his sneaker and clothing business, is now is valued between $3.2 billion and $4.7 billion by UBS Group AG, according to Bloomberg. A report published by the outlet on March 17 revealed that his total net worth skyrocketed to $6.6 billion. Previously, Forbes declared the dad of four a billionaire in April 2020.
It sounds like he’ll be A-OK post-divorce.
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Kris Jenner Breaks Her Silence
The momager shared her thoughts about Kimye’s divorce for the first time during an interview on The Kyle & Jackie O Show on Thursday, March 18.
“The good thing about our family is that we are there for each other and supportive and we love each other very, very much, so all I want is for those two kids to be happy. And I want the kids to be happy. That’s the goal,” Kris said. Although it will be “hard” for Kim to move on, Kris said she hopes that her family continues to “have love and appreciation of one another.”
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Caitlyn Jenner Speaks Out
Caitlyn Jenner also showed support to Kim and Kanye while appearing on Access Hollywood on March 18. “I love Kimberly. Honestly, I love Kanye. I have had a very good relationship with Kanye. I wish them both nothing but the best,” the E! personality said. “But, as far as speaking about that [on KUWTK], that is their story to tell, not mine. And I think you might learn some things in the final episode, I wouldn’t be surprised — although I haven’t seen the show, but I do remember shooting scenes. And yeah, I think it should be pretty interesting.”
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Kris Reveals How Kim Is Doing
On March 25, 2021, Kris revealed Kim is doing “good” amid her split. “Kim is really, really busy — working on all her different projects that she’s doing,” the mom of six revealed to friend Ellen DeGeneres during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “Not sure how she does it with all those grandbabies. She’s got a lot of energy that kid.”
“She’s so focused and she’s just passionate about the whole thing — and everything she stands for,” Kris beamed. “I see her studying. It’s in her schedule every single day when I get the kids’ daily schedules — the study time is always blocked out so nothing else can get in the way. I’m proud of her,” she added, noting that Kim’s father, the late Robert Kardashian Sr., is a “big motivation” for her.
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Kanye West Responds to Kim Kardashian’s Divorce Filing
Nearly two months after Kim filed for divorce, Kanye responded on April 9. According to documents obtained by In Touch, the rapper is seeking joint legal and physical custody of North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. He is also requesting that the judge terminate the court’s ability to award spousal support to each other.
Kanye’s requests for custody and their finances are similar to the ones Kim made in her filing in February. Both parties also cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split and did not include a date of separation.
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Chrissy Teigen Reacts to Split
“I will say I have definitely been in touch with Kim more than John [Legend] has been in touch with Kanye,” Chrissy Teigen divulged on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. “If anyone knows Kanye, it’s that he is that he goes off the grid. It’s hard to ever contact Kanye. But Kim is doing okay. I know Kim gave her all for everything, and it’s honestly a shame it didn’t work out. Because I saw them being a forever relationship. I really did. But I know she tried her best.”
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Irina Shayk Romance Rumors Swirl
In early June, Kanye made headlines for his budding romance with model Irina Shayk. The pair were spotted on a walk together in Provence, France, while celebrating his 44th birthday.
Despite his split from Kim, many of the Kardashian-Jenners took to social media to wish the rapper well on his special day. The SKIMS founder “wasn’t surprised” by Kanye moving on with Bradley Cooper’s ex, an insider exclusively told In Touch. “Kim heard about the rumors that he was pursuing Irina,” the source explained. “Kanye loves the fashion and modeling world, so this makes complete sense.”
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Taking Time for Himself
Kanye surprised fans by unfollowing Kim and her sisters Kourtney and Khloé on Twitter amid his evolving relationship with Irina.
“Kanye unfollowed all the Kardashians on Twitter LOL … album is gonna be a masterpiece,” one social media user tweeted. “Kanye unfollowed all the Kardashians. He stopped keepin’ up with ’em,” another posted.
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Spilling Details
On the KUWTK season 20 reunion, Kim finally opened up about what led to her and Kanye’s breakup after nearly seven years of marriage. “It was not like one specific thing that happened on either part,” the reality star said. “I think it was just a general difference of opinions on a few things that led to this decision, and in no way would I want someone to think I didn’t give it my all or I didn’t try.”
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New Flame
In mid-June, another source told In Touch exclusively that Irina and Kanye were both making an effort to see each other, even though they both had hectic schedules. “With Irina based in New York and Kanye traveling from Wyoming to Los Angeles, they decided to date long-distance and navigate it from there,” the insider dished. “The good thing is that they both have busy lives, which keeps things interesting. They text and FaceTime often and have plans to meet up in New York.”
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Reunited Again
Kimye reunited with their four kids to visit the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on July 17, and the exes appeared to be quite amicable.
“They were excited to be there, and everyone seemed to be getting along great between Kim and Kanye,” an eyewitness told E! News. “They were there for the kids as the museum is a very family-friendly environment, and this specific exhibit brings out the childlike wonder in us all. By all accounts they were gracious, appreciative and had a great time!”
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Showing Support
On July 22, Kim and the couple’s children were at the official release party for Kanye’s 10th album, “Donda.”
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Amicable Ex or Big Fan
Kim and the couple’s three eldest children, North, Saint and Chicago, attended the second listening party for “Donda” on August 5. Buzzfeed reports that many lyrics in the album reference Kim, including lyrics like, “I’m losing all my family, darling come back to me.”
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Kanye and Irina Shayk Split
News broke that the rapper and the model’s brief relationship was over on August 21. A source told People that it “was never a serious thing.”
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Kim Listens to Kanye’s Unreleased Album
On August 21, Kim shared a picture of her listening to Kanye’s unreleased album, “Donda,” on her Instagram Stories. The photo shows the radio of Kim’s car with unnamed tracks bearing the same title, “Donda MIX TEST.06_06.” The album, which has been delayed a number of times, is expected to drop on August 27, according to a listing on Apple Music.
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Kim Wears a Bridal Dress at Kanye’s ‘Donda’ Event
Kim appeared as a bride in a white dress and veil during Ye‘s Donda listening party in Chicago on Friday, August 27. TMZ reports the former couple are not back together, though.
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Kim is “Deeply Conflicted”
Amid their ongoing divorce and following the Donda listening events, Kim is “deeply conflicted” about a future without Kanye, a source told Us Weekly.
“These past few months have made Kim’s decision to end the marriage even more difficult because Kanye has been very present in the relationship,” the insider added.
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Kanye Unfollows Kim
In September 2021, Kanye unfollowed Kim on Instagram amid rumors the record producer cheated on Kim following the release of his 10th album, Donda.
“Hurricane,” which is the fifth song on the album, made headlines with lyrics alluding to a possible strain in the exes’ past relationship. On the track, he raps, “Here I go actin’ too rich / Here I go with a new chick / And I know what the truth is / Still playin’ after two kids / It’s a lot to digest when your life always movin.'”
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Dropping Hints?
Kim posted a cryptic quote via her Instagram Stories on September 22 that alluded to letting go of people that no longer serve her best interest. “You were never asking for too much,” it read. “You were simply just asking the wrong person.”
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Inspired by Her Ex
In an October 2021 interview with the Wall Street Journal, Kim said Kanye “will always be the most inspirational person to me.” She also added that she’d maintain a business relationship with him, revealing Kanye “has a piece of Skims himself and gives [the team] inspiration but also information. I think he enjoys the process.”
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Getting Back Together?
Kanye, a.k.a. Ye, slammed Saturday Night Live over jokes about his divorce.
“SNL making my wife say ‘I divorced him’ because they just wanted to get that bar off, and I ain’t never even seen the papers, we’re not even divorced,” the Donda rapper alleged on an episode of N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN’s “Drink Champs” podcast in November 2021.
“That ain’t no joke to me. My kids want their parents to stay together,” Ye added. “I want us to be together.”
Kim hosted SNL for the first time on October 9, 2021.
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Taking Responsibility
Kanye revealed he made “mistakes” in his relationship with Kim during a visit to Skid Row on Thanksgiving Eve 2021. “The narrative God wants is to see that we can be redeemed in all these relationships,” he said. “We’ve made mistakes. I’ve made mistakes. I’ve publicly done things that were not acceptable as a husband, but right now today, for whatever reason — I didn’t know I was going to be in front of this mic — but I’m here to change the narrative.”
During his speech, he added, “I have to be next to my children as much as possible. So, when I’m out the house, I’ve got a house right next to the house. I’m doing everything to be right next to the situation,” he said. “I’m trying to express this in the most sane way, the most calm way possible, but I need to be back home.”
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Reunited
The exes came together to celebrate the creative genius of their longtime friend Virgil Abloh at the late designer’s final Louis Vuitton presentation in Miami on November 30. The pair were seen in the front row at the Spring/Summer 2022 menswear presentation with daughter North sitting in between them.
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High Praise
Kim received the People’s Choice Award for Fashion Icon and thanked her estranged husband in her speech.
“I am so humbled to be here. I started off as a closet organizer and a stylist so to win a fashion award, it’s a ‘pinch me’ moment,” she shared on stage at the December 7 event.
“Designers are willing to work with me, and there was a time when they weren’t. So many amazing designers like Zac Posen who really believed me or probably got talked into it by getting a call from Kanye,” Kim laughed. “And thank you to Kanye even for introducing me to the fashion world. I fell in love with fashion, and I’m so inspired by so many people. This is like a dream to wake up and wear these amazing clothes.”
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Public Plea
Kanye begged Kim to “run right back to me” amid their divorce during a Free Larry Hoover concert on December 10, 2021, which his estranged wife attended.
Ye and Drake, who also performed at the event, have been advocating for the release of Hoover, a former gang leader who was convicted of murder in the 1970s and is currently serving a life sentence.
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Sorry, Ye!
Hours after Kanye’s plea, Kim filed to become legally single and requested to drop West from her last name, Us Weekly confirmed.
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Kind Gesture
In a TikTok posted to Kim and North’s joint account, they showed off a stocking for Kanye hung on the mantle of their white fireplace. Despite the kind gesture, Kim was spotted at a Staten Island movie theater days later with boyfriend Pete Davidson after going public with their relationship in October 2021.
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Getting Messy …
On Friday, February 4, 2022, Kanye took to Instagram to slam Kim’s parenting while also seemingly shading her previous divorces.
“SINCE THIS IS MY FIRST DIVORCE I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO ABOUT MY DAUGHTER BEING PUT ON TIK TOK AGAINST MY WILL?” he captioned this photo in all caps.
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Kim Responds
In response, Kim fired back with a lengthy statement posted to her Instagram Story.
“Kanye’s constant attacks on me in interviews and on social media is actually more hurtful than any TikTok North might create,” she began. “As the parent who is the main provider and caregiver for our children, I am doing my best to protect our daughter while also allowing her to express her creativity in the medium that she wishes with adult supervision — because it brings her happiness. Divorce is difficult enough on our children and Kanye’s obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation so negatively and publicly is only causing further pain for all.”
Kim continued: “From the beginning, I have wanted nothing but a healthy and supportive coparenting relationship because it is what is best for our children and it saddens me that Kanye continues to make it impossible every step of the way. I wish to handle all matters regarding our children privately and hopefully, he can finally respond to the third attorney he has had in the last year to resolve any issues amicably.”
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Bye-Bye
Ye removed all traces of Kim and their kids on his Instagram days after sharing a slew of heated messages about his estranged wife on the platform.
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Kim’s Reflection
In an interview with Vogue for its March 2022 issue, Kim revealed her thought process leading up to splitting from Ye.
“For so long, I did what made other people happy and I think in the last two years, I decided [that] I’m going to make myself happy,” the KKW Beauty founder said. “And even if that created changes and caused my divorce, I think it’s important to be honest with yourself about what really makes you happy. I’ve chosen myself.”
She also pointed out the importance of being a supportive coparent — “You could be so hurt or angry at your ex, but I think in front of the kids, it always has to be ‘Your dad’s the best,’” she added. “Make sure you are your coparent’s biggest cheerleader, no matter what you’re personally going through.”
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Redemption?
After erasing his social media rant from Instagram, the “Eazy” artist shared a collage of photos of Kim and their children, pleading for a reconciliation. “GOD, PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER,” Ye captioned the Instagram post on February 9.
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Continued Attacks
Kanye then set his sights on Pete and spent several weeks taking jabs at him both via social media and in his songs. On February 15, 2022, Ye even shared text messages between him and Kim, where she pleaded with him to stop attacking Pete online. His posts have since been deleted and he shared an apology.
“I’ve learned that using all caps makes people feel like I’m screaming at them. I’m working on my communication,” he wrote in a since-deleted post. “I can benefit from a team of creative professionals, organizers, mobilizers and community leaders. Thank everybody for supporting me.”
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Kim Unfollows Ye
After Pete created an Instagram account on February 16, Kim unfollowed her estranged husband from the platform the very next day. And while Ye followed the comedian’s account, Pete didn’t return the favor.
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Kanye Plays Kim’s ‘SNL’ Monologue During ‘Donda 2’ Event
Kanye played a portion of Kim’s Saturday Night Live monologue during his Donda 2 listening event in Miami, Florida on Tuesday, February 22. In the segment, Kim said of Kanye, “I married the best rapper of all time. Not only that, he’s the richest Black man in America. A talented, legit genius, who gave me four incredible kids.” Missing from the recording at the February event was the punch line of the joke regarding their divorce.
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Kim’s Plea
In a February 23, 2022, court filing, Kim expressed that she “very much desires” to be divorced from Kanye while asking a judge to declare her legally single amid their ongoing proceedings.
“Kanye has been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private family matters and coparenting on social media which has created emotional distress,” the reality star explained in a statement, according to documents obtained by In Touch. “I believe that the court terminating our marital status will help Kanye to accept that our marital relationship is over and to move forward on a better path which will assist us in peacefully coparenting our children.”
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Kanye Objects
The rapper objected to Kim’s request to be declared legally single, according to documents obtained by In Touch.
“The statement that ‘Kanye has been putting a lot of misinformation … on social media’ is double hearsay,” read the statement written by Kanye’s lawyer in the February 25, 2022, filing. “Kim claims she read something online allegedly by Kanye and characterizes the posts in her declaration as misinformation. The social media posts are not attached to the declaration. Kim needed to offer the social media posts into evidence, and show that the posts were written by Kanye Had that been done, the posts would be admissible as statements of a party opponent. Instead, Kim argues a point that is not in the record. The statement is inadmissible hearsay, so Kanye asks that it be stricken.”
Kanye’s lawyer also argued that the former couple’s prenup “should be stricken because California premarital agreements entered on or after January 1, 2002, are presumptively invalid.”
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Buh-Bye
Kim dropped “West” from her last name on social media hours after she was spotted with Pete. The brunette babe was declared legally single on March 2, 2022.
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Taking the High Road
In a tell-all interview with Variety on March 9, 2022, Kim revealed Kanye filmed scenes for their Hulu series prior to their social media drama. “Being in the public eye and having disagreements publicly is never easy,” she told the outlet. “But I do believe in handling it all privately. I believe in championing publicly and criticizing privately. I don’t think I would ever criticize the father of my children on my TV show. That’s just not really what I’m about, and I just don’t think that would ever make me feel good. I’m always really respectful of what the kids will see. The reality is, we’re always a family. We always will have a love and respect for each other. And even if there [are] moments where it might not seem like that, there are so many moments that are super positive. I do think it’s important for people to see that things aren’t perfect all the time, but that they can get better.”
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Back on Bad Terms
Just four days later, Kanye took to Instagram for a series of posts and videos where he made several claims against Kim. During his tirade on March 9, Kanye complained about the TikTok daughter North posted on March 8, in which the 8-year-old wore makeup while lip-synching to Machine Gun Kelly‘s “Emo Girl.”
Kanye also claimed he did not have a say in where his kids went to school and that North was “not allowed” to attend his Sunday Service that day.
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Suspended From Instagram
Ye was temporarily suspended from Instagram in March 2022 following his confrontational comments made on the platform.
The ban came after the Yeezy designer used a racial slur while slamming Trevor Noah‘s criticism of his recent treatment Kim and Pete. The Daily Show host expressed “worry” over the songwriter’s “belligerent” behavior.
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Playing Nicely
As their divorce continues to play out, Kim and Kanye attended their son Saint’s soccer game together in March 2022, pictured here with their daughter North.
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Custody Battle Jam
In a new song with late rapper XXXTentacion, titled “True Love,” Kanye seemingly dropped bars regarding his ongoing custody battle with his estranged wife.
“Wait, when you see the kids? I’ll see y’all tomorrow / Wait, when I pick ‘em up, I feel like they borrowed,” Kanye rapped in the first verse of the track, which was released on May 27, 2022. “At least have ‘em in some Mike’s, he played for Chicago / I only see three kids, who watchin’ Chicago? / And you know all the nannies said, “Daddy in Nebraska” / Let the kids dig a tunnel to my house like Chapo.”
While it’s unclear which song Kim’s referring to, the Skims founder touched on her ex’s artistic expression of their split during an episode of The Kardashians that was released that same month.
“Kanye’s coming out with a new rap song,” she told her family in a scene. “That means he’s talking mad s—t about me and probably saying … whatever.”
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Fifth Time’s the Charm
Kanye West’s fourth attorney, Samantha Spector, steps down from the high-profile divorce battle with Kim Kardashian.
The highly famed divorce lawyer, who previously represented Nicole Young in her split from Dr. Dre, cited an “irreconcilable breakdown in attorney-client relationship” in court documents obtained by In Touch in May 2022.
Samantha has left Kanye’s counsel following his previous lawyer, Chris Melcher’s firing that happened ahead of the couple’s March hearing — which ultimately declared the Skims founder legally single.
Despite the ongoing divorce, The Kardashians alum has maintained she is trying to “take the high road” when it comes to her ex.
“I always saw such a good example in my mom and my dad and their relationship, so I’m always just hopeful,” Kim explained of her mother Kris Jenner, and her late father, Robert Kardashian’s relationship on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in March 2022. “No matter what goes on, that’s the father of my kids, I’ll always be protective, I’ll always want my kids to just see the best of the best.”
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Family Matters
Kim and Kanye were both spotted attending daughter North’s basketball game in June 2022. The former couple sat separately as they cheered on their oldest, according to photos obtained by TMZ.
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The End of an Era!
Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West in February 2021 — watch the video above for more details.
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Mentioning Kim On Stage
Kanye referenced Kim while making a surprise appearance at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 26. While presenting his friend Diddy with the Lifetime Achievement Award, the “Stronger” rapper said the honoree played a role in how he treated Kim during their marriage.
“He inspired so many of my choices. So many of my life choices. My wife choices,” Kanye said. “And here we are. Thanks for that, Puff.”
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Opposite Sides
In October 2022, Ye opened up to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson in an interview about his past marriage to Kim, in which he explained his opposition to her sexy Skims photo shoots.
“I had a lot of issues with the imagery of Skims,” he noted “I felt like there’s a lot of imagery that was overly sexualized and things I wouldn’t want to see my wife, and definitely not my daughters, doing in the future in order to sell products.”
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No ‘Compromise’
In a separate segment of his October 2022 Fox News interview, the “Gold Digger” artist mentioned he and Kim eventually came to an agreement about where their children would participate in choir.
“So, right now, we’ve come to a compromise, but I’m not finished, because I don’t compromise,” he said. “But we’ve come to a compromise where my kids go to my school after school, and they learn choir.”
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Her ‘Protector’?
During an October 2022 interview with Piers Morgan, Ye noted he still wants to be a part of Kim’s life.
“I may be divorced on paper, but I’m not divorced of the idea of being the protector,” he explained. “Her name is no longer West. And my name is now only Ye. If we were ever to be together again, what would our name be? Kimye? … I will love her for life, and oddly enough I will protect her.”
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Their Divorce is Finalized
A judge signed off on the former couple’s divorce on November 29, 2022, where the pair came to an agreement on joint custody with “equal access” to their four children. Kim will continue to keep the kids 80 percent of the time, while Kanye will pay her $200,000 a month in child support.
The exes will equally split responsibility for the children’s security and educational expenses, while neither will be required to pay spousal support to one another.
It was already determined that Kim will retain the $60 million Hidden Hills mansion where she currently resides with her children. Other financial issues between the former spouses were already decided in a prenuptial agreement the couple signed just before their May 2014 wedding.
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Reflecting
While appearing on the “On Purpose” podcast in May 2023, Kim seemingly reflected on why her marriage to Ye ended. However, she did not mention the “Jesus Walks” rapper by name.
“You can’t force your beliefs and project that on someone that thinks something totally different,” she said while explaining the struggle to “coexist really well.”
Kim then concluded, “You can’t really force things upon other people. You can’t expect them to be where you’re at [and] at your level.”
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Amicable coparents?
In celebration of Kanye’s 46th birthday, North made an appearance to his birthday party alongside Ye’s new wife, Bianca Censori in June 2023. In photos obtained by TMZ, Kanye and Kim’s eldest daughter was snapped holding hands with Bianca as they walked outside the star-studded bash.
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