Kim Kardashian is reportedly done playing the role of the calm, collected co-parent. After years of biting her tongue and shielding her four children from their father’s increasingly erratic behavior, the SKIMS founder is finally taking action. Sources close to the reality star confirm that Kim is seriously considering filing for full custody of North, 11, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 5, amid Kanye West’s ongoing public meltdowns and controversial antics.
“She’s in a very tough position,” an insider revealed to Us Weekly. “Kim has tried to keep things civil for the sake of the kids, but Kanye’s behavior is becoming too much. She’s worried about the impact it’s having on their children.”
Kanye’s Social Media Spiral: A Red Flag for Kim
The tipping point? Kanye’s recent social media activity, which has included everything from antisemitic rants to sharing private text exchanges with Kim. Most notably, Ye dropped a controversial track featuring vocals from their eldest daughter, North, despite Kim’s alleged pleas to keep their kids out of the spotlight.
According to TMZ, Kim reportedly texted Kanye, “I sent paperwork over so she wouldn’t be in the Diddy song to protect her,” to which Kanye allegedly fired back,
“And neither of us will recover from the public fallout. You’re going to have to kill me.”
The track, titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” also features disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, adding another layer of concern for Kim.
“She’s worried about the message this sends to the kids,” a source shared. “Kanye’s behavior is unpredictable, and Kim feels she has no choice but to protect them.”
Shielding the Kids from the Chaos
Kim has long been open about the challenges of co-parenting with Kanye, especially in the wake of his public controversies. During a December 2022 appearance on the “Angie Martinez IRL” podcast, the mom of four admitted, “Coparenting is really f—ing hard.”
“I had the best dad and the best experiences, and that is all I want for my kids,” she said, fighting back tears. “As long as they can have that, that is what I want for them.”
Kim also revealed the lengths she goes to shield her children from their father’s controversies.
“In my home, my kids don’t know anything that goes on the outside world,” she shared. “I am holding on by a thread. I know that I am so close to that not happening, but while it is still that way, I will protect that to the end of the Earth as long as I can.”
But with Kanye’s behavior showing no signs of slowing down, Kim’s patience appears to be wearing thin.
“She’s tried to protect him in the eyes of the kids, but there’s only so much she can do,” a source close to the family told Page Six. “At the end of the day, her priority is their safety and well-being.”
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Kanye’s Side of the Story: “I’m Still Their Dad”
While Kim is reportedly ready to take legal action, Kanye has made it clear that he has no plans to step back from his role as a father. During a September 2022 appearance on the “Alo Mind Full” podcast, the Yeezy founder insisted that he still plays an active role in his children’s lives.
“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. “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.”
But with Kanye now married to Bianca Censori and seemingly more focused on his own agenda than his family, insiders say Kim is done waiting for him to get his act together.
“She’s tried to keep the peace, but enough is enough,” a source revealed. “Kim is ready to do whatever it takes to protect her kids.”
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As the drama between Kim and Kanye continues to unfold, one thing is clear: this is far from over. With Kim reportedly preparing to file for full custody, the battle over their children could soon take center stage in what’s already been a messy and highly publicized divorce.
“Kim has always put her kids first,” a source close to the family shared. “If she feels like this is the best way to protect them, she won’t hesitate to take action.”
Stay tuned, because this custody battle is about to get messy.
