Kim Kardashian and Kanye West File for Divorce After Nearly 7 Years of Marriage

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Late last week, TMZ reported that Kim Kardashian is filing for divorce from Kanye West. Previously married to music producer Damon Thomas (m. 2000–2004) and Kris Humphries (m. 2011–2013), this is Kim‘s third divorce.

“Multiple sources with direct knowledge told us Kim was ready to call it quits after Kanye‘s outbursts, if not for Kanye going through a serious bipolar episode. She had felt it would be cruel to end the marriage when he wasn’t doing well,” the tabloid journalism online newspaper reported of Kanye‘s erratic behavior. He struggled with a bipolar disorder-related episode during his 2020 presidential run.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West started dating soon after he professed his love for her in 2012 with his song “Cold”Kim Kardashian and Kanye West started dating soon after he professed his love for her in 2012 with his song “Cold”

The 40-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians reality TV star is asking for joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s four children. According to the same gossip website, the 43-year-old Ye rapper is “fine” with the joint custody arrangement and committed to co-parenting together.

Talked about for months, the divorce is expected to be fairly straightforward thanks to a prenuptial agreement.

“It’s as amicable as possible, but amicable doesn’t mean joyful or ideal,” a source told People.

“It just means that they’re being adults about the whole thing… Kanye is seeing counselors and advisors to help him through this spot. It’s rough for him, and he isn’t happy, but he’s resigned to reality.” “He knew it was coming, but that doesn’t make it any easier,” the source added. “This is a somber day for him.”

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got engaged in 2013 and married in May of 2014Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got engaged in 2013 and married in May of 2014

In June 2018. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West joined Bella Hadid, Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner, and Kylie’s BFF Jordyn Woods in the front row at the Louis Vuitton menswear show in Paris.

This was her first visit to the French capital since being held at gunpoint in October of 2016.

Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West attending the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, on June 21, 2018Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West attending the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, on June 21, 2018

The then 37-year-old reality star and ShoeDazzle founder drew focus from the crowds in an electric blue men’s shirt from the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring/Summer 2019 Collection.

She styled the number from Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton debut with spandex biker shorts, Alpina shield sunglasses, and black stiletto heels from the Yeezy Season 6 Collection (available at Farfetch).

Kim Kardashian rocked a blue shirt from Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton debut collection and Yeezy sandalsKim Kardashian rocked a blue shirt from Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton debut collection and Yeezy sandals

One day earlier, Lil’ Kim partied with Paris Hilton at the Boohoo x Paris Hilton Collection Launch Party held at Delilah in West Hollywood, California.

Lil' Kim arriving at the boohoo.com x Paris Hilton Collection Launch Party held at Delilah in West Hollywood, California, on June 20, 2018Lil’ Kim arrives at the Boohoo x Paris Hilton Collection Launch Party held at Delilah in West Hollywood, California, on June 20, 2018

The American rapper, songwriter, record producer, model, and actress rocked a cropped pink ‘Diamond Baby’ sweater, a bedazzled bra, form-fitting pants featuring a silver metallic strip down the front, and sky-high Christian Louboutin shoes.

Lil' Kim wearing a cropped pink 'Diamond Baby' sweater and form-fitting pants featuring a silver metallic strip down the frontLil’ Kim wearing a cropped pink ‘Diamond Baby’ sweater and form-fitting pants featuring a silver metallic strip down the front

Which Kim do you think looked better?

Lil' Kim showing toe cleavage in Christian Louboutin peep-toe heelsLil’ Kim showing toe cleavage in Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels

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