Kim Kardashian has shared rare and measured thoughts about her relationship with ex-husband Kanye West, making it clear that despite their very public fallout, family remains the priority.
Kim and Kanye, who share four children, were together for nearly a decade—making it the longest and most significant relationship of West’s life. While their separation has been marked by controversy and public disagreements, the reality star and entrepreneur says their shared history means they will always remain connected.
Kim on supporting Kanye’s work
In early January, Kim surprised fans by praising Kanye West’s footwear design during a fashion vlog on TikTok. The moment quickly went viral after she was spotted wearing heels from Ye’s Yeezy collection during a trip to Aspen.
Speaking to Complex, Kim explained her decision, saying, “We will always be family.”
She added that after spending so many years together and raising children, completely cutting ties was never realistic.
“Our focus is on the kids. We both know that,” Kim said. “There’s a lot of love for our family, and we want what’s best for them.”
She also admitted that she genuinely liked the design, adding with a smile that she “couldn’t say no” to the Yeezy heels and felt comfortable giving them a shoutout.
Kim’s comments come at a time when Kanye has recently expressed regret over some of his past actions, signaling a calmer phase in their co-parenting journey.
A brief look at Kim and Kanye’s relationship
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West first began dating in 2012 after years of friendship. The rapper proposed in October 2013 at San Francisco’s AT&T Park with a 15-carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring, and the couple tied the knot in May 2014 in Italy.
They share four children:
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North (12)
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Saint (10)
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Chicago (8)
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Psalm (6)
The couple separated in 2021, and their divorce was finalized in 2022. Despite the highly public nature of their split, Kim has consistently emphasized the importance of peaceful co-parenting.
With her latest remarks, Kim once again underlined that while their marriage may be over, their role as parents—and family—remains forever.
