Los Angeles, CA — A brand new authorized battle could also be brewing between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian after the rapper accused his ex-wife of violating their custody settlement and exploiting their daughter, North West, throughout this week’s Met Gala in New York Metropolis.
West, via his lawyer Kathy Johnson, despatched a stop and desist letter to Kardashian’s longtime lawyer, Laura Wasser, elevating considerations in regards to the welfare of their 4 kids: North, 11; Saint, 8; Chicago, 6; and Psalm, 5.
Within the letter, West alleges that Kardashian left North unattended in a car for components of the Met Gala occasion, calling the transfer irresponsible and harmful. The kid, who accompanied her mom to the high-profile vogue gala, was reportedly ready in a automobile whereas Kardashian posed on the crimson carpet.
This allegation is considered one of three main claims outlined in West’s authorized discover. He additionally accuses Kardashian of exploiting North for “private or business acquire” by persevering with to share photos and movies of her on-line — particularly on TikTok — regardless of his repeated objections. West argues that this violates their 2021 divorce settlement, which grants them joint custody and equal decision-making rights.
Moreover, West claims he has been denied “significant entry” to his kids. Based on the letter, he hasn’t seen Saint in any respect in 2025 and has had “unreasonably restricted” time with North, Chicago, and Psalm. That declare, nevertheless, has been challenged by public photos of West spending time with three of his kids throughout a visit to Japan in January.
Sources near Kardashian pushed again on the accusations, telling reporters that Kanye has made minimal effort to see the youngsters this yr and has by no means been denied entry when he has requested.
The stop and desist letter threatens authorized motion if Kardashian doesn’t adjust to West’s calls for, signaling a possible return to courtroom over custody preparations. It additionally names Bianca Censori, West’s present spouse, as being represented by the identical lawyer, although her function within the dispute stays unclear.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West formally divorced in 2021 after seven years of marriage. As a part of the settlement, West pays $200,000 a month in youngster help.
Representatives for each West and Kardashian have but to difficulty formal public sttements.
