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Kanye West Claims Kim Kardashian Legal Letter Was a “Hoax”
In a surprising twist to the ongoing saga between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, the rapper now alleges that the contentious legal notice purportedly sent to his ex-wife was a fabrication, labeling it a “hoax.” This development adds another layer of complexity to their already strained relationship, particularly concerning their co-parenting arrangement.
Background on the Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Dispute
Earlier this Friday, reports surfaced via TMZ indicating that Kanye West had filed a cease and desist letter accusing Kim Kardashian of exploiting their four children: North, 11; Saint, 9; Chicago, 7; and Psalm, 5. The 47-year-old Grammy winner has routinely quarreled with Kim, 44, over the parenting of their offspring, alleging that he’s being restricted from spending adequate time with them.
In March, his remarks caused backlash with a series of tweets when he complained that a “white woman” was in control of his Black children. Adding fuel to the fire, West’s recent song, released Thursday, escalated the situation, with lyrics suggesting that his acrimonious custody battle led to his controversial “Nazi” statement.
According to the earlier report, the cease and desist letter accused Kardashian of abandoning North in a vehicle during her entrance at the Met Gala.
Denial and Allegations of Fraud
Now, a representative for Kanye West has issued a statement asserting that the musician never dispatched such a letter and that TMZ “fell for a hoax.”
Statement from Kanye’s Representation
“The letter is quite obviously fraudulent,” the representative told Page Six. “TMZ didn’t ask for comment before running the story, and this morning, they finally emailed us with second thoughts, asking if it had been a ‘publicity stunt.’ No. You fell for a hoax.”
Questionable Origins of the Cease and Desist Letter
The alleged cease and desist letter was purportedly drafted by an attorney named Kathy Johnson, directed to Kim Kardashian’s lawyer, Laura Wasser. The initial report indicated the note pertained to “the welfare and custody of Mr. West’s minor children: North West, Saint West, Chicago West, and Psalm West.”
- Johnson allegedly represents a law office based in Spain, asserting jurisdiction in the United States.
- The provided phone number for the firm is reportedly out of service, previously linked to a travel agency.
- Kanye’s letter claimed Johnson works for the JB Law Firm in Palma, which TMZ was unable to confirm.
- It remains unclear whether Johnson is licensed to practice law in California, where Kim and the children reside.
Content of the Disputed Letter
In the alleged “hoax” letter, Kanye West purportedly accused Kim Kardashian of violating his parental rights and their divorce settlement in three ways:
- Met Gala Incident: Allegedly leaving North “unattended in a vehicle” during the event.
- TikTok Exposure: Continuing to post “images and videos” of North on TikTok despite his objections.
- Restricted Access: Denying him “meaningful access” to their four children, violating their custody agreement.
Kim Kardashian’s Perspective and Counter-Claims
Sources close to Kim Kardashian have informed TMZ that Kanye has made limited attempts to see the children this year, and she has never denied him access when he does make an effort.
Kanye West’s Recent Controversial Actions
This development follows recent controversial actions by Kanye West, including the release of a music video for his song “Heil Hitler (Hooligan Version),” which features antisemitic lyrics and imagery. The release coincided with VE Day, the 80th anniversary of the end of fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe.
The lyrics of the song reference his custody battle and include explicit and offensive content, further exacerbating the existing tensions.
Additional Controversies
- West has also referenced his relationship with wife Bianca Censori in his music.
- On February 11, Kanye’s Yeezy Website was taken offline after he was selling a white shirt with a black swastika, which he had advertised with an expensive Super Bowl ad.
- He spoke more about the shirt on February 20.
Sources close to Kim say she is now taking extra precautions and has hired guards to be with her 24/7 amid his erratic behavior.
She has instructed her closest allies not to post about their locations or upload photos or messages that could identify where they might be.
“She’s absolutely horrified,” the source told the Daily Mail. “Like every time things get bad with Kanye, somehow they get worse.”
They finalised their divorce in 2022 and agreed to joint custody of their children, but the conflict between them has continued.
Storming out of an Interview with Piers Morgan
Earlier in the week, Kanye West caused more controversy when he stormed out of an interview with Piers Morgan. His remarks and behavior during and after the interview have drawn further criticism.