Kim Kardashian Reflects On Evolved Kanye West Relationship Amid Budding Romance
By Afouda Bamidele on February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM EST

Kim Kardashian's relationship with Kanye 'Ye' West has truly come a long way.
From lovers to being at odds, and then co-parents, the former lovebirds have truly entertained the media with their evolving relationship. Their decision to put their differences aside and prioritize family comes with high consideration of stability for their kids.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye 'Ye' West met back in 2012 and tied the knot two years later. They remained together, welcoming four children till she filed for divorce in 2021. The reality TV star has recently decided to give herself another chance at love with her new rumored boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton.
Kim Kardashian Gets Candid On The Status Of Her Relationship With Kanye West

Kardashian opened up about how much her relationship with Ye has changed throughout the years and where they stand currently. She revealed that their previously strained relationship has seen some positive light as they have found a way to co-parent their kids peacefully.
"We'll always be family, "We both know that. We will be okay, and there's so much love for our family. We want what's best for our kids," she said, hinting at how far they've come as a family.
The TV star said these after she was asked about when she praised her ex's designs for the Yeezy brand while sporting a Yeezy heel in Aspen. She added, "I couldn't deny the Yeezy heel, so I had to shout it out."
Kardashian was seen in full support mode of her ex's brand on social media when she shared a video of her outfits rocking the Yezzy boots. As shared by Complex in her latest cover story, the mother of four stressed:
"I will say, there's nothing like a Yeezy heel. I don't know if they ever made these or just made them for me. I love when a shoe is tonal to the pant."
A significant piece of evidence that the former lovers were making an effort to put their issues aside because of their children was seen during the holidays as they celebrated Christmas together.
The Former Couple's Bond Revived Because Of Their Daughter

The reality TV star shared details on how her relationship with the artist began to thrive after years of being at odds due to their eldest daughter, North.
Since their very public split, the couple barely saw eye to eye on several matters, and their quarrels often became internet sensations, but as North spiked an interest in music, they put their issues on the back burner.
Kardashian shared this while talking to her sister on the "Khloé in Wonderland" podcast, and Khloé affirmed, saying, "You guys are in a much better place."
The mom of four admitted that music and producing are not her strong suits, as they are with Ye. The Daily Mail shared that she affirmed that North and her dad bond over music.
"But even just like coming up with stuff, we have to communicate about how North moves through that world and all these opportunities that come her way and having to filter that and like respecting his opinion on the things that go on with his kids is really important," Kardashian added.
Finally, she reiterated that for the sake of their kids, they have to put every other thing aside.
The Record Producer Had A Hard Time With His Divorce

The end of Ye's marriage was the beginning of a myriad of challenges. His behavior changed in the following years, costing him a lot in his career. Public isolation ensued for the rapper as major brands cut ties, industry invitations ceased, and longtime supporters grew distant.
As shared by The Blast, Ye's mental state took a downward dive, and he started echoing words about the Jews whenever he was having an episode. "Well, the Jews killed Jesus, so they're evil," he would often say when he was feeling antisemitic. It got worse when he praised Nazis, wore swastikas, and released the song "Heil Hitler," which resulted in bans from Australia and Brazil.
This led to more career fails as his income streams dropped and touring opportunities to certain countries went out the door. He apologized to New York Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto during a closed-door meeting later in November, showing deep remorse for his actions.
Kardashian And Ye Are Trying To Make Things Work

As earlier stated, the former couple is pulling out all the stops to ensure a healthy coparenting relationship. They spent Christmas together as a family, and the rapper has been actively working on himself. Not only are they building themselves, but also, Ye's new partner, Bianca Censori, is building a relationship with the children.
North shared a selfie on her recently launched Instagram account of herself smiling and sitting next to Censori while they FaceTimed Babyxsosa. The Blast also notes that she has been spotted hanging out with Psalm, Saint, and Chicago as well.
North performed in the Lion King Concert event in 2024, where she sang "I Just Can't Wait To Be King," and her parents were there together supporting her. Kardashian also said that Ye not only showed up for the show but also came to rehearsals and gave his input to production.
Kim Kardashian Is Having A Swell Time With New Romance
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Since her divorce from the songwriter, Kardashian has been back in the dating pool, linked to several men, including Pete Davidson and Odell Beckham. Currently, the 45-year-old has been spotted with racecar driver Lewis Hamilton despite their attempts to keep things low-key.
The Blast shares that Kardashian and Hamilton have been longtime friends, but since their recent sightings in the U.K and Paris, it appears that they have taken their relationship a notch further. As per sources close to the pair, they are just having fun and keeping things casual for now.
They have a friends-with-benefits relationship going for now as they are not dating exclusively. Reportedly, Hamilton is not looking to settle down soon nor be a stepdad. For now, they are focused on enjoying romantic moments together, like the intimate dinner and spa date they had in the United Kingdom.
A massive shoutout to Kim Kardashian and Kanye 'Ye' West for coming this far!