Still worth discussing. Kanye West has not remained mum about his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, since their split.
Us Weekly confirmed in February 2021 that the Skims founder filed for divorce from the rapper after six years of marriage and months of rumors about an impending separation. A source revealed that the pair “had a big fight” in December 2020 that pushed her to her breaking point.
Kardashian hinted at the reasons behind the split during a June 2021 episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “I just think he deserves someone who will support his every move and go follow him all over the place and move to Wyoming. I can’t do that,” she explained. “He should have a wife that supports his every move and travels with him and does everything, and I can’t. I feel like a f–king failure. It’s my third f–king marriage. Yeah, I feel like a f–king loser. But I can’t even think about that. I want to be happy.”
The reality star elaborated on how West’s relocation to Wyoming affected their marriage during an episode that aired later that month.
“After turning 40 this year, I realized like, ‘No, I don’t want a husband that lives in a completely different state,’” she noted. “To me, I thought, ‘Oh, my God, that’s when we’re getting along the best,’ but then that is sad to me and that’s not what I want. I want someone that we have the same shows in common. I want someone who wants to work out with me. … I have all the big things. I have the extravagant everything you can possibly imagine and no one will ever do it like that — I know that, and I’m grateful for those experiences — but I think I’m ready for the smaller experiences that I think will mean a lot.”
The KKW Beauty founder insisted during the June 2021 Keeping Up With the Kardashians reunion special that there was not “one specific thing that happened on either part” to cause the breakup. Instead, “a general difference of opinions on a few things” led to the decision.
Kardashian and West — who share daughters North and Chicago and sons Saint and Psalm — remained friends after their split. They reunited publicly on multiple occasions: He advised her on her 2021 Met Gala ensemble and her Saturday Night Live hosting debut in October 2021 (during which she joked about their divorce) and she agreed to recreate their wedding at one of his Donda listening parties in August 2021.
“They have more of a friendship and working relationship as they coparent,” an insider told Us in October 2021, adding that she “will be involved with Kanye’s work ventures and he will be involved with hers.”
Scroll through the gallery below to revisit everything West has said about Kardashian since their split.
The Grammy winner seemingly admitted to cheating on the TV personality during their marriage in his August 2021 song “Hurricane.” The lyrics read, “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’.” A source told Us the following month that the track was “a testimony from Kanye about everything that went wrong [in his relationship with Kardashian] and him taking accountability,” noting that the “lyrics really speak for themselves.” Another insider revealed that Kardashian was warned about the song’s content. “She wasn’t blindsided, but it is what it is,” the source said. “She’s known her whole marriage/life with Kanye that he’s an open book and there’s nothing she could ever do to stop him from saying whatever he wants. But she had a heads-up.” Shutterstock (2)
Kardashian’s black Balenciaga bodysuit caused a stir at the Met Gala in September 2021, but West showed his support by posting photos of the ensemble — which he helped create — via Instagram. His friend Fonzworth Bentley added in the comments section, “’Look at what my kim did’ – @kanyewest.” Matt Baron/Shutterstock
The musician teased a possible reconciliation with Kardashian in November 2021. “SNL making my wife say ‘I divorced him’ on TV because they just wanted to get that bar off and I never have seen the papers. We’re not even divorced,” he claimed during part one of his Revolt’s “Drink Champs” appearance. “So how we — because [it’s] no joke to me, my kids want their parents to stay together. I want their parents — I want us to be together.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
West claimed in November 2021 that people around the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum are sabotaging her attempts to become an attorney. “I feel like there’s people who might not want Kim Kardashian to become a lawyer,” he alleged during part two of his “Drink Champs” appearance. “Because you know what happens if Kim Kardashian becomes a lawyer? That shirt gets a little bit higher, that cleavage gets a little bit more covered up.” Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram
The “Heartless” rapper once again hinted at a reunion with Kardashian during part two of his “Drink Champs” appearance. “But at the end of the day, I ain’t got the paperwork yet, so I’m [going to] come on this joint and try to save my family and keep my family together,” he said. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock; Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The rapper gave a speech about his marriage while visiting Skid Row in November 2021. “The narrative that God wants is for you to see that everything can be redeemed,” he said at the time. “In all these relationships, 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 standing right here, I didn’t know I was going to be in front of this mic — but I’m here to change that narrative.” He added, "I have to be next to my children as much as possible. So when I’m out [of] the house, I’ve got a house right next to the house. I’m doing everything to be right next to the situation." Later in the speech, he hinted that God will bring them back together, telling the crowd, "If the enemy can separate Kimye, there’s going to be millions of families that feel like that separation is OK … [but] when God — who has already won and is so — brings Kimye together, there’s going to be millions of families that are going to be influenced and see that they can overcome the work of the separation, of trauma of the devil that’s used to capitalize and keep people in misery while people step over homeless people to go to the Gucci store." Cindy Barrymore/Shutterstock
During a December 2021 benefit concert in Los Angeles, West performed his 2010 hit "Runaway" — and called out Kardashian directly. "I need you to run right back to me," he sang. "More specifically, Kimberly." Shutterstock (2)
“My solace comes from seeing my kids and getting a solid schedule," West said about the pair’s four children during a January 2022 “Hollywood Unlocked” interview. “I’m gonna be so close, the kids are literally going to be in walking distance. I don’t play when it comes to my children.” Zacharie Scheurer/AP/Shutterstock; Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
In early 2022, the rapper purchased the house next door to his estranged wife's residence to be closer to their kids. “Nothing with my career, with this rap, with this media, with none of that [is] gonna keep me from my children,” he told “Hollywood Unlocked” host Jason Lee in January 2022. "And that’s what I want everybody to know: Don’t play with me, don’t play with my children, ain’t no security gonna get in between me and my children and you ain’t finna gaslight me." Gregory Pace/Shutterstock
West claimed in February 2022 via Instagram that daughter North’s TikTok account — which she shares with her mom — was created “against my will.” (The beauty mogul denied his allegations, noting that the social media account brings North happiness and is only used with adult supervision.) Broadimage/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram
“What do you mean by main provider? America saw you try to kid nap my daughter on her birthday by not providing the address,” West slammed his estranged wife’s claims that she was their children’s primary caretaker via Instagram in February 2022 before discussing his attendance at daughter Chicago's birthday party. “You put security on me inside of the house to play with my son then accused me of stealing I had to take a drug test after Chicago’s party cause you accused me of being on drugs Tracy Romulus stop manipulating Kim to be this way.” He deleted the post days later. Shutterstock (2)
The rapper alleged in a since-deleted post via Instagram in February 2022 that his estranged spouse had banned him from bringing their four kids to his hometown of Chicago, writing, “Kim is stopping that, how is this joint custody?” Shutterstock (2)
“YESTERDAY KIM ACCUSED ME OF PUTTING A HIT OUT ON HER,” West alleged via Instagram in February 2022. “SO LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT I BEG TO GO TO MY DAUGHTERS PARTY AND IM ACCUSED OF BEING ON DRUGS THEN I GO PLAY WITH MY SON AND I TAKE MY AKIRA GRAPHIC NOVELS AND IM ACCUSED OF STEALING NOW IM BEING ACCUSED OF PUTTING A HIT ON HER THESE IDEAS CAN ACTUALLY GET SOMEONE LOCKED UP THEY PLAY LIKE THAT WITH BLACK MENS LIVES WEATHER ITS GETTING THEM FREE OR GETTING THEM LOCKED UP IM NOT PLAYING ABOUT MY BLACK CHILDREN ANYMORE.” He deleted the post hours later. APEX/MEGA; Shutterstock
“HOLD YOUR SPOUSE CLOSE MAKE SURE THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE AND APPRECIATE THEM BECAUSE THERES A SKETE LURKING IN EVERY DIRTY ASS ALLEY WAITING TO HELP DESTROY YOUR FAMILY AND WALK AROUND IN CALVIN KLEINS AROUND YOUR CHILDREN,” West wrote in a since-deleted Super Bowl Sunday Instagram post that has since been deleted. “WISH MY WIFE WAS WITH ME AND OUR CHILDREN SITTING AT THE 50 YARD LINE @kimkardashian ALWAYS REMEMBER WEST WAS YOUR BIGGEST W.” Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
"GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER," West wrote alongside several photos of Kardashian and their kids in February 2022, shortly after he deleted all his social media posts calling out his estranged wife. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian/Instagram; Pixelformula/Sipa/Shutterstock
After dissing Davidson several times ahead of Super Bowl LVI in February 2022 — and declaring the actor will “never” meet his kids — West shared photos of Kardashian’s pre-Valentine’s Day date with her beau. “I DON’T HAVE BEEF WITH KIM I LOVE MY FAMILY SO STOP THAT NARRATIVE IM NOT GIVING UP ON MY FAMILY,” he wrote via Instagram. “I BOUGHT THIS COAT FOR KIM BEFORE SNL I THOUGHT IT WAS PARTICULARLY SPECIAL I HAVE FAITH THAT WE‘LL BE BACK TOGETHER. … SOMETIMES PEOPLE CALL ME CRAZY BUT TO BE IN LOVE IS TO BE CRAZY ABOUT SOMETHING AND I AM CRAZY ABOUT MY FAMILY HAPPY VALENTINES.” In another post that same day, he added, “IF YOU SEE SKETE IN REAL LIFE SCREAM AT YHE LOOSER AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS AND SAY KIMYE FOREVER 💔.” Shutterstock (3)
In alleged screen shots of text messages with Kardashian, the reality star appeared to ask her ex to stop slamming her boyfriend publicly as the situation could become "dangerous." The rapper told fans not to attack the King of Staten Island star, assuring his estranged wife that he's trying to "protect" their family. “I will always do everything to protect you and our family forever. And I listened to you and told everyone to make sure nothing physical happens to Skete," he said in the messages shared in mid-February 2022. West apologized a day later for sharing the texts as well as writing his messages in all capital letters. “I know sharing screen shots was jarring and came off as harassing Kim," he wrote, in part. "I take accountability. I’m still learning in real time. I don’t have all the answers. To be good leader is to be a good listener.” Hours later, West shared another snap of Kardashian, captioning it, "VISION OH SORRY ALL CAPS IS BACK FOR THE PEOPLE THATS ALL CAP." He later deleted the post. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
In September 2022, West opened up about his coparenting approach with Kardashian. “Even to this day, I’ll still give Kim advice on things that could help because that’s going to go to the kids,” he said on the "Alo Mind Full" podcast. "She’s still got them 80 percent of the time, [to] raise those children. So what people saw when I was going back and forth is that I still have to be able to throw my version of what people would throw into the curriculum." Laurentvu/Sipa/Shutterstock; Larry Marano/Shutterstock
In a September 2022 interview with Good Morning America, West apologized to his ex-wife for "any stress" that he'd caused, but he also claimed that he's had to "fight" for a say in his children's lives. “I do have a voice, but I had to fight for it,” the "Waves" rapper said. “That hurts you when you have to scream about what your kids are wearing. It was all a disregard for something I co-created. I co-created the children. I co-created the product at Adidas. I co-created the product at Gap. There’s a parallel, and the parallel does touch on discrimination.” West added that he wants his kids to attend his Donda Academy school in Simi Valley, California. "It has to be coparenting," he told GMA's Linsey Davis. "It’s not up to only the woman. Like, men have a choice also. Men’s voices matter.” Shutterstock (2)
Weeks after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, West empathized with the U.K. while seemingly comparing his split from Kardashian to the loss of the late monarch, who died in September 2022 at age 96. “LONDON I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL,” the "Famous" artist wrote via his Instagram Story. “I LOST MY QUEEN TOO.” Shutterstock (3)
After the "Gold Digger" artist made headlines for wearing a "White Lives Matter" shirt during his Yeezy season 9 presentation at Paris Fashion Week in October 2022, West took to Instagram to question the backlash against him — and to double down on his previous claims that the Kardashians kept him from attending Chicago's birthday party that January.“So why did everyone feel so free to attack me about my T-shirt. But Candace Owens was the only public figure to say that it was wrong for the Kardashians to keep me from seeing my daughter,” West wrote via social media, referring to his previous claims in January when he alleged that the Kardashians wouldn't allow him to attend Chicago's birthday party. “Or we just chime in when we want to tear a Black man down for actually having a political opinion. And for all audience so outraged about my T-shirt. Where was you when I couldn’t see my kids. I went public in hope of public support at the time.”The Kardashians, for their part, have repeatedly denied West's claims about Chicago's birthday. After Khloé commented on West's PFW post begging him to "please STOP tearing Kimberly down" — adding she and her family have had "enough" of the false "birthday narrative" — the fashion designer hit back in an all-caps response.“YOU ARE LYING AND ARE LIARS YALL BASICALLY KIDNAPPED CHICAGO ON HER BIRTHDAY SO SHE COULD REMEMBER HER FATHER NOT BEING THERE SO THERE,” the Grammy winner retorted. “YALL ALSO THREW A PARTY BEFORE PSALMS BIRTHDAY WHEN I WAS FLYING BACK FROM JAPAN TO BE THERE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY AND THE FIRST I HEARD ABOUT IT WAS SEEING PICS OF THE PARTY ON LINE.”He added: “ALSO I SHOULD SEE MY CHILDREN 100 % OF THE TIME BUT SINCE THERE’S A SEPARATION IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN 50% OF THE TIME YA’LL WOULDN’T HAVE PLAYED WITH DONDA LIKE THAT IN JESUS NAME.” Shutterstock (2)
"I may be divorced on paper, but I'm not divorced of the idea of being the protector," West said during an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored in October 2022. "I will love her for life, and oddly enough I will protect her." Genin Nicolas/ABACA/Shutterstock; Shutterstock
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