From being lovers, to being at odds, to co-parents, the former lovebirds have truly entertained the media with their evolving relationship. Their decision to put aside their differences and put family first comes with great consideration for the stability of their children.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye “Ye” West met in 2012 and married two years later. They stayed together, welcoming four children until she filed for divorce in 2021. The reality TV star recently decided to give herself another chance at love with her new boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton.
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Kim Kardashian Gets Candid About the Status of Her Relationship With Kanye West
Kardashian opened up about how much her relationship with Ye has changed over the years and where it stands currently. She revealed that their previously strained relationship had seen a positive light as they had found a way to co-parent their children peacefully.
“We will always be family,” we both know that. Everything will be okay and there is so much love for our family. We want what’s best for our children,” she said, referring to how far we’ve come as a family.
The TV star said this after being asked about the time she praised her ex’s designs for the Yeezy brand while wearing a Yeezy heel in Aspen. She added: “I couldn’t deny the Yeezy heel, so I had to shout it out.”
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Kardashian was seen in full support of her ex’s brand on social media when she shared a video of her outfits wearing the Yezzy boots. As Complex shared in its latest cover story, the mother of four noted:
“I will say that there is nothing like a Yeezy heel. I don’t know if they ever made them or if they just made them for me. I like when a shoe is tonal with the pants.”
Significant evidence that the former lovers were making an effort to put their problems aside because of their children was observed during the holidays as they celebrated Christmas together.
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Former couple’s bond rekindled thanks to their daughter
The reality star shared details about how her relationship with the artist began to flourish after years of disagreement over their eldest daughter, North.
Since their very public split, the couple barely saw eye to eye on many issues, and their feuds often became Internet sensations, but as North became more interested in music, they put their issues on the back burner.
Kardashian shared this while speaking to her sister on the “Khloé in Wonderland” podcast, and Khloé affirmed, saying, “You’re in a much better place.”
The mom of four admitted that music and producing aren’t her strong suits, as is the case with Ye. The Daily Mail shared that she claimed North and her father bonded over music.
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“But even though we’re making things up, we have to communicate how North is moving through this world and all of these opportunities that are coming her way. It’s really important to filter that and respect her opinion on things that are happening with her kids,” Kardashian added.
Finally, she reiterated that for the sake of their children, they must put everything else aside.
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The record producer struggled with his divorce
The end of Ye’s marriage was the beginning of a myriad of challenges. His behavior changed in the following years, which cost him dearly in his career. Public isolation ensued for the rapper as major brands severed ties, industry invitations ceased, and longtime supporters drifted away.
As The Blast shared, Ye’s mental state took a nosedive and he began repeating words about Jews every time he had an episode. “Well, the Jews killed Jesus, so they’re bad,” he would often say when he felt anti-Semitic. Things got worse when he praised the Nazis, wore swastikas and released the song “Heil Hitler”, leading to bans in Australia and Brazil.
This led to more career failures as his sources of income dwindled and touring opportunities in certain countries disappeared. He apologized to New York Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in a closed-door meeting later in November, showing deep remorse for his actions.
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You and Kardashian are trying to make things work
As previously reported, the former couple is doing everything they can to ensure a healthy co-parenting relationship. They spent Christmas together as a family and the rapper is actively working on himself. Not only do they build themselves, but Ye’s new partner, Bianca Censori, builds a relationship with the kids.
North shared a selfie on her recently launched Instagram account of her smiling and sitting next to Censori while they FaceTimed Babyxsosa. The Blast also notes that she was also spotted hanging out with Psalm, Saint, and Chicago.
North performed at the Lion King Concert event in 2024, where she sang “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King”, and her parents were there together to support her. Kardashian also said that Ye not only showed up to the show, but also came to rehearsals and contributed to the production.
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Kim Kardashian is having a good time with a new romance
Since her divorce from the songwriter, Kardashian has been back in the dating circle, linked to several men, including Pete Davidson and Odell Beckham. Currently, the 45-year-old has been spotted with racing driver Lewis Hamilton despite their attempts to keep things low-key.
The Blast shares that Kardashian and Hamilton have been friends for a long time, but since their recent sightings in the UK and Paris, it seems they’ve taken their relationship a step further. According to sources close to the couple, they are just having fun and keeping things casual for now.
They are currently in a friends with benefits relationship as they are not exclusively dating. It looks like Hamilton isn’t looking to settle down anytime soon or become a stepdad. For now, they’re focusing on romantic moments together, like the intimate dinner and spa date they had in the UK.
A huge thank you to Kim Kardashian and Kanye ‘Ye’ West for making it this far!
