Kim Kardashian may wish to sever all contact with her former husband, Kanye West, but sources say their four children ensure he remains part of her life. According to a report from Heatworld, the Skims founder would prefer to cut ties with the rapper completely.
However, co-parenting their children—North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm—means regular contact between the two is unavoidable. “Kim would love to just cut Kanye off entirely and never speak to him again, but of course that’s not possible as they’re still co-raising four kids together,” an insider said.
The source added, “So she’s stuck in this situation where he’s still a big part of her life, whether she likes it or not.” Although Kardashian has made efforts to minimize direct interaction, she still finds herself entangled in her ex-husband’s orbit.
Reports suggest she often relies on intermediaries, including assistants and even West’s current wife, Bianca Censori, to handle parenting logistics. “She tries to deal directly with him as little as possible and communicates about drop-off times and money matters via their assistants and even Bianca,” the insider explained.
Still, avoiding West entirely has proven impossible. “They’ll run into each other at school and sports events, plus there’s no escaping his drama because it’s always blowing up on social media,” the source said. Kardashian and West, who married in 2014, had a highly publicized relationship filled with both triumphs and turmoil.
Their split came after years of public disputes and increasingly erratic behavior from West. The divorce was finalized in 2022, bringing an end to their eight-year marriage. Despite the separation, West’s presence in Kardashian’s life has remained strong, largely due to their shared role as parents.
Public attention around the family ensures that personal matters often become headlines, leaving Kardashian in a position where she must balance protecting her children’s privacy with managing ongoing contact with their father. The arrangement reportedly frustrates Kardashian, who has worked to build a stable environment for her children while maintaining her business empire.
However, sources say she accepts that West’s involvement cannot be erased. Their relationship now appears defined by limited communication, careful boundaries, and the need to navigate co-parenting in the public eye. For Kardashian, that means West will remain a constant figure, even as she continues to keep distance from him personally.