Kanye West spent a few weeks in what felt (from the outside looking in) like a manic episode. Last week, his behavior took a new turn though – he began criticizing his wife Kim Kardashian, which had never happened before. It felt like something was up. We soon heard from Kardashian “sources” in articles in TMZ and People Magazine. The basic gist, according to Kardashian sources, is that Kanye and Kim have been in a bad place for months and that they’ve talked about divorce seriously, and Kanye’s manic episode was possibly a reflection of that.
Then over the weekend, Kanye’s mind began to settle. He apologized to his wife on Twitter. Sources told People that he “seems much more relaxed and chilled out for the past couple of days” and that he “regrets about sharing such private details” about Kim and “he definitely understands that he upset Kim. He feels very bad about it. It’s obvious that he still loves Kim.” Sources also spoke to E! News to say that Kanye has apologized publicly and privately and Kim has accepted his apologies but that she’s “still very hesitant about the future.”
So, little surprise that Kanye finally agreed to an in-person visit from Kim. She flew from LA to Wyoming (where he’s been for the most part for months) yesterday. They were seen in a run to a local Wendy’s and in the first photos, they seem to be in their separate worlds, looking at their phones. Then TMZ published an update photo where Kim is visibly upset and looks like she’s crying as she and Kanye talk/argue. From what I gather, Kim is not there to serve him with divorce papers or anything – she’s there to try to get him some help yet again. My guess is that he’s still refusing help.
EXCLUSIVE: Distraught Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears as she meets with Kanye West for marriage crisis talks https://t.co/bAQq6BSGMw pic.twitter.com/nz8WPyGjTe
— Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) July 28, 2020
Kim Kardashian Visits Kanye West in Wyoming https://t.co/Nx0Ddr3Rb3
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 28, 2020
Photos courtesy of Backgrid, WENN.
I’m not a Kardashian or Kanye fan, but I actually find all of these intrusive photos of him/them during this really gross. Just leave them alone to figure out his mental health/their marriage.
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I believe it was a planned photo op.by Kim and possibly Ye went along with it since that’s been the usual drill for years now. Again, I don’t think he’s capable of making wise decisions at this point in his life. He needs to be far far away from her and her family. See his kids supervised by someone not in the kardashian kamp.
Kanye is a full and willing participant. Stop treating him like a baby.
Agreed. No sympathy for either of these two.
I believe Kanye is, obviously, bipolar. I also believe both he and the K’s will exploit anything for publicity. Kim will now be portrayed as the brave wife/mother, struggling to keep her family together. I can just see the People cover already, Kris is writing the taglines. And Kanye does everything in public, like apologizing to his wife on Twitter. They’re all ridiculous.
@sccollins, exactly.
Oh please! They called TMZ themselves.
Thank you.
Yup. Crazy how people still fall for their blatant scheming.
And they are looking at their phones (glasses on) but for the “emotional” shot she took her glasses off and is looking past him to make sure the paps get a full view 🙄 totally staged!
Exactly–they want the press to follow them and make this a BIG deal. Plenty of people have issues in our world. These two are NOT special. Now we have to hear all about this phase of their lives, sorry, this should not be big news. We have other more important things to worry about other than K & K, don’t we? When are people going to make these people unimportant?
Lmfao you can’t possibly be this naive. They have 57372858483828 assistants who can get their damn Wendy’s for them while they hash it out in their million acre creepy Wyoming compound, not in full view of photographers.
This has Kris written all over it.
I’m fully aware that they call the paps constantly and manufacture drama for her family’s show. However, his mental problems are real. Seeing photos of him entering a hospital or Kim crying in the car (even if they themselves called TMZ) are still gross.
This. If they didn’t want photos of Kim’s “emotional” breakdown, she’d be having it in their isolated, private compound, not in a car at a drive-thru window.
Lamar Odom’s struggles were also “real”, but that didn’t stop the Kardashians from exploiting what he was going through for their own financial gain. They set him up, while he was going through a mental health and substance abuse crisis, and filmed him for Khloe’s story line on the show. How they treated Lamar is absolutely relevant to concerns for Kanye today.
They have vast amount of PRIVATE space. The reason we are seeing these photos is because the Kardashians wanted us to see them, and they will eventually incorporate it into one of their products to sell, like they did with Lamar.
@Tiffany with the Kardashian and Kanye stuff going on right now, I keep thinking of Lamar and what they did to him
On goodie a new kimojie…..the last ugly cry was.meme.gold
They call the paps. Everything the Kardashians do is for for exposure and attention. I find them quite sickening.
Agreed. My first thought was, “this feels icky.”
This sh*t was a staged photo op just like everything this family does. The K Klan exploits everything going on in their lives. That’s what happens when your a famew*^re!!!!!
Even if it was staged, it still feels intrusive. Leave them alone, even if they want the attention.
Exactly my first thought as well
People who don’t want to be photographed talk in a room. A private room. Not a car. Certainly not a car with windows, that you can be seen through. On the other hand, people who want to have the cameras set to high, have their talks in a car, parked in a public place, all the while making sure every one of the paparazzi know exactly when and where you’re going.
I’ve watched her show before and she seems to cry when she argues. Perhaps she’s crying because he is “ruining their brand”. I doubt she’s crying because Kanye doesn’t want to “seek help”. He had docs come by the ranch and they stated he was ok. Maybe they want him “locked up” so he can’t tweet secrets anymore? Anyways, who knows what the truth is. The Kardashians will obviously spin everything in their favor as per usual. I’m just shocked she’s willing to get in a car with him, windows up, when he’s been around A LOT of people lately. Did they forget there is still a pandemic going on? Did this entire family get tested for anti-bodies and now they think they are safe to live freely or something? Ignorance at it’s finest.
This comment is truly …. astounding. My god, please take a break and go find your compassion.
@Lo I completely agree with your comment. I’ve been coming to this website since it began, and usually don’t comment (not exactly the most clever writer), I just have fun reading the comments. But what I’ve seen lately in the comments when it comes to this story… I mean, everyone is allowed their opinion about the Kardashians, but sheesh some of the stuff said is just plain mean and borderline inhumane.
@LO @DELIGHT_ I totally agree
They definitely look like they’re in the middle of an argument. What it’s about, I don’t know.
There are doctors who claim Trump is in great health. Now what?
It’s not a moment we should see, and there is only so much we can project onto this image of a distressed woman. All that we can gather is that she seems very upset and using context clues it’s probably about his behavior while he is manic. I doubt however him ‘ruining her brand’ is what’s sending her into tears.
@LO and DELIGHT. I’ve watched the show before just for fun. Kim is a mean self centered person imo. And that’s based on what I’ve seen on her reality show. You too clearly need to go watch some of it. She is very fake and not a nice person imo.
Lol congrats to you for watching keeping up with the kardashians, one of the most relevant shows of the last decade. I have too. Kim can be a piece of work and still be genuinely concerned for his mental health.
The false, condescending pandemic concern was the icing on top of a gross comment. Intelligently consuming pop culture means realizing two things can be true at the same time. Kim can be self absorbed, image conscious, power hungry, and still be a wife who is hurt and wants to protect her mentally ill husband.
Also, it is a snippet into their life. Do not assume that everything you see on there is the whole truth. They’re questionable at times for sure, but they’re still human.
Very sad. I also heard the show will not show anything about Kanye’s breakdown. Hopefully he will agree to get help.
…So why are there paparazzi pictures of this?
TMZ said yesterday that Kanye actually called the paps to come to his ranch. Oh and we all know Kim also loves to call the paps. None of this sh*t seems genuine. They want it all out there…they want us talking about them.
Of course. They couldn’t have this scene indoors, no one would see it and see Kim crying.
I also wonder if this is a privacy management thing – ‘you can have these pictures, then you leave us alone’ type approach. Either way the paps are going to try and get photos, so by co-operating with a staged shoot, it’s on their terms, and then they can go in and deal with this privately.
Imagine what it’s like having a conversation with Kanye. The thought alone brings tears to my own eyes
Oh lord. I can’t imagine
I also air all my dirty laundry in a car where paparazzi can take photos instead of inside my private ranch.
Hey, me too.
HAHAHA thanks for the laugh, I needed it.
I feel so bad for Kim in this situation. I feel for Kanye, but I fault him for not taking his medication. I have bipolar 1 and have had manic episodes, and I know it’s heartbreaking for everyone involved. I hope when some time has passed, Kanye can reflect on this episode and realize that sometimes severe mood swings aren’t entirely preventable, but following a strict medication regimen can help a great deal.
I believe Kim is doing all that she can and I won’t fault her one bit if they get divorced. Some people might think she’s selfish or giving up on him, etc., but he’s not taking care of himself so I doubt he can take care of his children right now.
It troubles me slightly because it makes me wonder if she would have married him if she’s known he was bipolar. Seeing how things have turned out, I couldn’t fault her if she’d said “no.” But I also feel that there are many bipolar people who take their health seriously, but public episodes like this cast us in an unfair light (though I’m well-aware of the added impact of his fame and ego.)
I love the fact that Kim is in full glam even during a crisis. This was obviously for the TMZ cameras. Like they can’t get some assistant to go get them Wendys?
I dont think she is in full glam at all. Looks like very minimal- eyebrows and mascara. I wear more to work every day.
@ChillyWilly… I agree with you. Fake, fake, and more fake!!! The paps are called and ready to snap the minute they get the call from the Klan!!!
She is always ready for her close-up, this one.
Could she not for one second, even in the midst of a marital crisis, NOT wear something skin tight and revealing?
So she should show her body less when she is having family problems? She should change what she’s comfortable wearing when she’s having a crisis? Interesting…
Why does she always have to dress like a street walker?
@Shanaynay: Your rape culture is showing. People really need to get over their hangups about female chest fat. Low-cut tank tops have zero to do with prostitution and women should not have to wear turtlenecks in the summer or at any other time to prove that their family problems are legit.
She can wear whatever she wants. Her choice. I’m so SICK of women being shamed for wearing something sexy.
She’s a grown-up woman, it’s a free country, get over it.
When your point of view sounds like Mike Pence, it’s time to reassess!
How convenient they had a fight in a car in the front seat for all the paparazzi to see, with Kim in full face. What a damn joke these people are, and anyone who has sympathy for them.
They showed Lamar when he was in the hospital with tubes ,so these people really dont have a limit.
What’s going on between them just seems like peanuts to what Harry and especially Meghan have had and continue to navigate. Because unlike Harry and Meghan, Kim and Kanye are in complete control of the dirty details they share with the public. And unlike Harry and Meghan, Kim’s institution/family protects her.
First it was the information from anonymous ‘sources’, and now these convenient pictures (have we ever had candid shots of Kanye in Wyoming?)… This is so exploitative of herself, of Kanye and in some ways her children. This situation is becoming gross.
I mean, I don’t think when Kanye is feeling manic that he is fully cognizant of what he’s saying or trying to spin a storyline. At least not in any celebrity type of way.
I find gossiping about this particular story to be intrusive and unkind at this point. I know she’s a reality star and her life is her brand, but this is a family clearly in crisis. The father of her four children is struggling mentally and without his agreement, there’s little she can do to help him. It’s just a sad story and I hope he gets the help he needs.
I get the cynicism, but y’all are way harsh. No one was accusing Jennifer Garner of staging paps while in a drive through with Ben Affleck when he looked worse for the wear. Let’s show a little compassion maybe?
No one should have any compassion for any of these vultures (the k Klan) or virulent misogynists (Kanye).
Heck no. No compassion here. They asked for everything they get. Nobody told them to put their lives in public view. When you do that, you’re up for public scrutiny.
Ask Lamar Odom why we are cynical about the Kardashians.
So true, Gabriella ! Still weird.
Yea. We did.
I would have more compassion if Kanye isn’t trying to mess with the elections. His only goal is to siphon votes from Biden so Trump can win again — He’s been tweeting about how he can win against Biden via write-ins. His orange buddy Trump gave him ppe loans despite bragging about being billionaires and he’s repaying the favor by dividing the vote. Vile awful people. Period.
#TeamKids
Absolutely.
Team kids.
Obviously this is staged. Those poor kids will see this too, at some point.
How does this have any relevance other than to continue your stance that both of these people deserve to be shamed for how they are dealing with a mental health crisis?
I’m on you about this because I expect better from you. You’ve been through health issues. You know better, and as a long term commenter you have social power to influence the narrative here, whether you like it or not, which comes with responsibility.
Definitely only have compassion for those innocent kids.
There is some value in showing what dealing with mental health issues is like even for families where money is no object. There are no easy answers, it is difficult/almost impossible for family to step in. It is a sad, sad situation.
I get it’s a set up and all and I really never need to see a Kardashian again in my life but I wouldn’t wish this on anyone.
I don’t believe they would show it for the right reasons. They would likely show it to boost their ratings.
I didn’t know there were paps in middle of no where Wyoming. How interesting.
Kanye’s been staying there and is the most talked about celeb at the moment. Ofc they showed up. This isn’t Wyoming’s paparazzi, it’s TMZ and other agencies that flew up there when shit started going down.
Kim’s not a good actress and she’s an ugly crier. While I believe they called the paps, I also believe this argument was real and unplanned. I think they intended to show that they are united and working through things with the papped Wendy’s visit, but it turned into a real moment. These people are still human people. They didn’t have their emotions turned off in some weird plastic surgery. They are annoying and vain, but this board takes it too far sometimes.
The Kardashians are a brand. Their show is mostly scripted. They play exaggerated characters of themselves. No one actually knows them personally. We can say they document their whole life, but one of them managed a whole secret pregnancy. They document a fake part of their lives and we have no idea what goes on behind the scenes.
It looks like an ugly cry too. Those are the real ones. Watch enough faux apology videos from the makeup artist crowd and you get decent at picking it up.
The thing is, they may have called the paps. They may not have, since Ye has been making such big waves I’m sure they are they.
Have a pap there doesn’t mean what’s going on isn’t real. Having it photographed doesn’t mean the pain is faked.
When we watch true crime and see people break down on tape about what happened we don’t assume they are lying. It’s controlled, yes in a way, but that doesn’t necessarily make it not real.
I am imagining this to be a horribly absurd convo.
Let‘s show a united front and go to Wendys.
Then:
Oh baby by the way, you need to break up with your mom or I will take the kids because I have to protect them from pornography. And from McDonalds. Elon Musk will take us to space. Stop being emotional and listen. Then I will become president before I die like Jesus. Are you supporting me or not.
Living with a mentally impaired person is something we can‘t even imagine until we live through it. She may be fake but I don‘t envy her.
I feel for what their family is going through. But they really need to stop with the pap strolls during this time. It really does take away from the seriousness of what is happening and makes it all look staged which is a disservice to those suffering from mental illness. This is serious stuff. I don’t believe the pap shots are part of Kanye’s manic episode because they didn’t happen until Kim came into town. It makes Kanye’s suffering feel fake and I hate that.
That’s not true at all. Kanye has invited the paparazzi to follow him around wyoming for weeks now. Just because you personally haven’t seen the photos doesn’t mean they don’t exist.
He was papped shopping with a friend last week. Do you really believe that the paparazzi were just sitting at home ignoring the most talked about celeb story of the year until Kim K called them in?
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Kris Jong Un is still waiting for her apology. Looks like they are methodically spacing out their stories so we have a couple per day. Maybe tomorrow.
hahaha
crossing fingers lol
This is a family falling apart. I honestly can’t say anything snarky about this. I disagree with most of Kanye’s views, but I genuinely hope that they work things out and that Kanye gets the help he needs. I feel bad for Kim. She may be vapid, but she is still a human being.
“I actually find all of these intrusive photos of him/them during this *that they orchestrated to manipulate the public for their tawdry tv show+ really gross.”
Fixed it — now everyone agrees.
Like the paparazzi were ignoring this story until it was coordinated?
I’m sure it has been said, but with that kind of money and all of those people surrounding you, there is absolutely no reason for them to drive anywhere themselves or be in public. Why wouldn’t you stay at the house in privacy? I don’t understand.
Because it really doesn’t seem like they want privacy.
If they wanted privacy their whole lives wouldn’t be aired on TV!!!!!
I feel so bad for her. This is not an easy place to be in.
I actually feel sorry, kinda bad for Kim. I can’t stand her or her family and I know they are usually in for the money or attention but I feel this is real. Not saying that they won’t milk it for all they can at some future date (and let’s be honest, in the back of their minds they are thinking of what they can get out of it at a future already), but for the moment, I believe she wants to help him because she does love him in her Kim way. I hope everything Works out for the best for them all, whatever that may be. 🙂
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go wash my body with an SOS pad because just giving credit to any Kardashian makes my skin crawl like I have been rolling around inside of a Goodwill or garage sale. Haha
P.S. Before y’all start screaming at me that I’ve offended all the Goodwill and garage sale shopping people, just know I LOVE garage sales. Before my mom died, my sisters and I would go “garage saling” every Saturday starting at 9 AM and stay out all day with her. This went on from when I was a tiny child until she passed away. And I love me some Goodwill surprises!!! 🤪
Hmm. Remember when Kim was photographed aiming a death glare at Kris Humphries in a car? And she divorced him soon after.
I don’t think this situation is comparable; she and Kanye have a much more substantive marriage, but those photos are definitely giving me a flashback.
She can’t divorce Kanye. Without him, all the doors to real power players close. No one likes that family and he is who gets them invited to things like the met gala.