Kanye West Sends Cease-And-Desist to Kim Kardashian Over Custody, Exploitation Claims

Kanye West has escalated his public and legal battle with ex-wife Kim Kardashian over custody of their four children, alleging she has violated their joint custody agreement by restricting his access and exploiting their eldest daughter, North, through social media and public appearances like the 2025 Met Gala. West's legal team sent a cease and desist letter accusing Kardashian of leaving North unattended in a car during the gala and using her for personal or commercial gain, despite joint custody arrangements requiring mutual decisions. West also claims he has been unreasonably denied meaningful contact with their children, including Saint, though photos have surfaced contradicting some of these claims. Kardashian's representatives counter that West rarely seeks to see the children, and no formal legal response has yet been issued to the allegations. Meanwhile, West has continued to air grievances publicly, expressing frustration over his limited parenting role and accusing Kardashian and her associates of systematically restricting his parental rights. These custody disputes coincide with West's recent controversial music releases, including a banned song titled "Heil Hitler," adding to the ongoing public scrutiny surrounding him.