Kanye West criticises Kim Kardashian for controlling the likeness of their Black children, expressing frustration over her collaboration decisions

US rapper Kanye West has lashed out at his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, in a recent post on X, accusing her of having control over the likeness and name of their Black children.

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West’s comments came in response to news of a planned musical collaboration between his 11-year-old daughter, North West, and rapper Playboi Carti, 28.

In his statement, West expressed frustration over what he described as a white woman controlling his Black children’s image and career decisions.

“So Kim got the name and likeness over my Black children,” West wrote, clearly upset by the involvement of Kardashian in the decision to collaborate with Carti.

The 24-time Grammy-winning artist continued, “So a white woman has control over the name and likeness of my Black children and then speaks to Carti about putting my daughter on a song with him.”

He went on to criticise the celebrity culture, adding, “These [dumb a**] celebrities be trying to play with me in my face.”

West, 47, shares four children with Kardashian: daughters North, 11, and Chicago, seven, and sons Saint, nine, and Psalm, five. The public spat between the two continues to stir debate, especially around their co-parenting dynamics and the role of public figures in shaping their children’s futures.

While West’s comments have sparked controversy online, it remains to be seen how Kardashian will respond to his latest outburst. As their ongoing post-divorce tensions unfold, many are left wondering about the long-term impact of their public disputes on their family.