Exes Kim Kardashian and Kanye West came together for their son Saint’s basketball game over the weekend. The reality star finalized her divorce from the rapper in November 2022, reaching an agreement on joint custody of their four children – North, 10, Saint, 8, Chicago, 6, and Psalm, 4. In images and clips acquired by TMZ, the duo was captured supporting their son at the sporting event in LA on Friday night. They arrived separately but were accompanied by their youngest daughter, Chicago. Kim and Kanye, although seated apart during the game, were seen briefly conversing at one point. Since their separation in February 2021, they have only reunited on occasions to support their children at various events.
Sources with direct insight revealed to TMZ that there have been underlying issues related to child-rearing between Kim and Kanye. The insider mentioned that the ex-couple has conflicting views, with Kim being particularly distressed by Kanye’s recent series of antisemitic tirades. Kanye has faced criticism for his shocking antisemitic remarks, including expressions of support for Adolf Hitler. These outbursts led to significant financial losses, the termination of endorsement deals, and his dismissal by his talent agency.
During an interview on the Angie Martinez IRL podcast in December 2022, Kim emotionally discussed the challenges of co-parenting with Kanye. She emphasized her efforts to shield her children from their father’s controversies, ensuring they are kept away from online exposure and social media. Kim expressed her desire for her kids to have positive memories of their father, drawing from her own cherished experiences with her dad. Despite the difficulties of co-parenting, Kim remains committed to maintaining a sense of normalcy in her children’s lives.
Kim acknowledged that her children will appreciate her decision not to publicly criticize their father in the future. The couple’s divorce, which was settled in November 2022 after almost two years, resulted in joint custody of their children. Kanye agreed to pay over $200,000 monthly in child support, along with shared responsibility for educational and security expenses. The settlement occurred shortly after Kanye faced backlash for an anti-Semitic tweet, prompting him to issue a public apology to the Jewish community.
Kanye’s controversial behavior in 2022, including social media attacks on Kim and her then-partner Pete Davidson, led to repercussions such as Instagram suspension and performance bans. Despite the public fallout, Kanye expressed regret and sought forgiveness from the Jewish community. While some accepted his apology, others remained critical. The incident also resulted in severed ties with major brands and retail outlets distancing themselves from Kanye’s merchandise.