Following her 72-day marriage to , in 2012 — while still fighting to legally end her prior union. "They have been close friends for years and decided to give it a try [with dating]," a source close to the couple revealed at the time.
Unsurprisingly, the rapper made his feelings for Kardashian known. In his song "Theraflu," West sings, "I admit I fell in love with Kim … 'Round the same time she fell in love with him … That's cool, babygirl, do your thing … Lucky I ain't had Jay drop him from the team.
" (West was referring to his pal who then owned the New Jersey Nets, the team Humphries played for at the time.)
And baby makes three! During a Dec. 30, 2012, concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey, West announced to fans that he and his girlfriend were expecting their first child together.
The star confirmed the news on her website: "It's true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby.
We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us. Looking forward to great new beginnings in 2013 and to starting a family."
Kardashian and West's adorable daughter made her debut on June 15, 2013, and has been making us 'aww' on Instagram ever since.
Four months after welcoming daughter North, Kardashian and West marked yet another relationship milestone: on Kardashian's 33rd birthday.
The rapper planned an elaborate proposal at San Francisco's AT&T Park (which he rented out for the occasion), where the pair were joined by close friends and family. For the big moment, West hired an orchestra to play for Kardashian, while a large screen flashed the words "PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!!!" before he presented the star with a 15-carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond.
After a weeklong Parisian celebration, the reality maven and rapper not-so-quietly at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. The couple chose the Italian city for a very personal reason: they conceived North there.
"It was funny how nervous he was," an onlooker told PEOPLE of West. "He clearly knew the gravity of what he was about to do. This morning he was all smiles, but as it got closer, you could see that the nerves were kicking in.
It's common for most grooms. I've seen it all before."
The reality star doesn't keep anything from fans — and her fertility struggles were no exception, about her first pregnancy. "I had so many complications. I had this condition called placenta accreta," she said. "There were a couple little operations to fix all that, so that created a little hole in my uterus."
After endless months of hoping for baby No. 2 and two years after welcoming daughter North, , a son named Saint — but not before the reality star underwent a less-than-stellar pregnancy.
"I just don't think pregnancy and me really agree with each other," she revealed to E! Online. "You know it was really hard for me to get pregnant so I do feel really blessed that I am pregnant and at the end of the day it is a million times worth it … I'm really not complaining, I'm just being honest and being honest about, I hate it you know pregnancy is not for me.
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On Jan. 27, 2016, West went on one of his infamous Twitter rants — this time getting into spats with and , mentioning the pair's child, Sebastian. (West eventually apologized for the back-and-forth.)
Though Kardashian generally keeps a level head about most of her husband's eccentric behavior, the following month : "What causes friction in the marriage, however, is Kanye's compulsive tweeting.
Kim can't stand it. She is all for self-promotion, but doesn't approve of Twitter drama."
West released a single from his album entitled "Famous" on March 28, 2016 — Why? The tune featured controversial lyrics ("I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous") that took aim at the pop star.
Though West claimed that he had called Swift to ask for her blessing, he was never heard running the specific lyrics calling her "that bitch" by the singer.
"[She] cautioned him about releasing a song with such a strong misogynistic message," a spokesperson for the star told PEOPLE. "Taylor was never made aware of the actual lyric, 'I made that bitch famous.' "
After an episode of aired, Kardashian shared a series of videos on her Snapchat account of a phone call between West and Swift discussing the rapper's lyrics about the singer. "It's like a compliment," Swift is heard saying in the video after West reads the lyrics, "For all my Southside n—– that know me best / I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex," to her.
"I never would've expected you to like tell me about a line in your song," Swift responded on the call. "I mean, I don't think anybody would listen to that and be like, 'Oh, that's a real diss.' You gotta tell the story that way that it happened to you and the way you experienced it."
West never ran the lyrics "I made that bitch famous" by the star, however, and Swift with a .
"Where is the video of Kanye telling me he was going to call me 'that bitch' in his song? It doesn't exist because it never happened. You don't get to control someone's emotional response to being called 'that bitch' in front of the entire world," she wrote in a note.
On Oct. 2, 2016, Kardashian while in her hotel room in Paris, tied up and held at gunpoint while thieves took millions of dollars in jewels. The incident, which prompted her rapper-husband to abruptly end his New York City show, caused the public star to suddenly lead a much more private life.
A source told PEOPLE that Kardashian was "hysterical" when she called West after the robbery, saying, "He said she was really upset and it took him a few seconds to understand what she was saying to him.
He wanted to get to her as soon as he could. He told her that he couldn't care less about the jewelry; he's just thankful that she's okay."
In a string of erratic events in the weeks following the Paris robbery, West cut several concerts short after arriving to the stage behind schedule, and went on rants about JAY-Z and . The behavior was said to be in 2007 and , according to reports.
"Kim has had a very rough time since the robbery," said a source close to the reality star.
"It hasn't helped that Kanye has been touring. Their lives have been quite chaotic. It's been very trying for them both and not a good recipe for a happy marriage."
The rapper was hospitalized for exhaustion on Nov. 21, 2016, but reports later claimed after "acting erratically," reportedly at trainer Harley Pasternak's home.
In radio dispatch traffic from the Los Angeles Fire Department obtained by TMZ, emergency crews were heard describing the incident as a "psychiatric emergency.
" Despite reports claiming that the rapper was committed against his will, : "There was a small altercation at the gym but he was deemed medically stable and decided to seek medical help at his doctor's request." The source added, "We're super confident he's going to pull through."
After over a week at UCLA Medical Center — where he was under heavy medical supervision — the rapper was released.
A source close to the family told PEOPLE the entertainer was continuing treatment for undisclosed mental health issues, and .
"He is receiving outpatient care somewhere else with a medical team," said the source. "Kim still seems concerned but is supportive. They don't know for how long Kanye will need outpatient care."
Despite the drama surrounding the Kardashian-West clan, Saint's 1st birthday outshined all other family matters — if even for a day.
"I can't believe how quickly time flies!" gushed Saint's aunt Khloé. "Watching my little Saint grow this past year has been amazing."
"Kanye and Kim had a stressful few months," of West's issues and Kardashian's Paris robbery. "It's been a tense time. But Kim is happy he's getting help."
The reality star continued to be supportive of her husband despite the difficult time in the couple's life. "She is super focused on him," said the source, who added Kardashian has been "the dutiful, responsible, loving spouse that one would expect.
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On Dec. 8, 2016, since he was hospitalized for exhaustion and sleep deprivation.
West made a low-key appearance at the "Rick Owens: Furniture" exhibition in West Hollywood, where he sported a new blond hairdo.
The rapper's surprise meeting with the then-President-Elect at Trump Tower may have caused some tension between West and Kardashian, but
that their political differences are the least of their worries.
"That's so far down the list of what they're dealing with at this point," said the source. "Lots of couples have political differences; that's not a deal breaker. They're dealing with much more important things than who each of them supported for President." However, an insider added that the reality star "currently has no imminent plans to file for divorce."
After weeks of speculation over the state of the pair's relationship, Kardashian and West stepped out together for a date night, grabbing dinner at Santa Monica restaurant Giorgio Baldi.
"They both seemed very relaxed," . "Kanye helped Kim with her coat and her chair. Kanye also chatted with the waiters. He was very friendly and seemed happy. Kim was more quiet. She looked stunning."
While — the rapper also got help for depression and learning how to cope with stress better while Kardashian dealt with the trauma from the Paris robbery — they did not look into couples therapy.
The move was no indication of an impending divorce, however, according to a source close to the couple. "Truly no truth behind divorce rumors. It's not something she would divorce him over," the source said, adding, "He had a breakdown, but it does not pertain to them not getting along."
The rapper took to Twitter on Dec. 27, 2016, to of himself with Kardashian and their two kids: daughter North and son Saint.
"They were focused on making it a fun Christmas for the kids," said a source at the time. "They hang out with the kids, but are not really getting along otherwise."
"Kim and Kanye spent New Year's Eve together with the kids. Kanye is doing much better. He has worked out every day and is taking care of himself. Kanye seems much better mentally. He is sleeping better and seems much healthier," said an insider.
The with a trip to Oklahoma City, where the foursome visited West's mother's grave.
"When the anniversary [of her death] comes along, it's like the wound is reopened," a source told PEOPLE of Kanye, whose mother Donda died in 2007. "Some years, he does okay in managing it. Other years, not as much. This was a year where things went off the rails." As for the pair's dynamic, the source continued, "He and Kim are getting along better. Things are looking better for the new year."
After a three-month hiatus following her Paris robbery, the star made her comeback on social media, , as well as family pictures with West and their kids on Instagram.
While the couple became famous for and PDA-filled social media interactions, things changed during this difficult time. A source close to the couple told PEOPLE in January 2017 that "things are still not great" in their relationship.
Instead focusing their attention on one another, "Kim and Kanye continue to spend time with the kids," added the source.
"They act friendly, but the passion seems to be missing."
Over a month after the "Famous" rapper , West and Kardashian made their way to Beyoncé and JAY-Z's home .
"Kanye's in a great place and Jay is a very mature and forgiving person," a source told PEOPLE. "The relationship he and Kanye have is very strong."
As Kardashian back to her reality, she remained focused on strengthening her relationship with her husband.
"It doesn't seem like they have plans to split now. Things don't seem great, but it also seems they are working to change that," a source told PEOPLE. "Kanye has been very low-key and Kim appreciates that. With her life not being completely chaotic, she is able to be more understanding and patient with Kanye. Kim seems more hopeful about their future together."
On Feb. 1, the star that she and her husband would be releasing a line of kids clothes in the near future.
With their daughter North as the model, Kardashian showed off two pieces from the upcoming collection: a yellow sequin dress and a yellow shearling coat.
"They seem to be doing much better," , adding that Kardashian seems "much happier.
" The couple took time out of their busy schedules to enjoy date night together in L.A. on Feb. 7, 2017. "They have fun together again," added the source. "The struggles that they had for the past few months seem to have mostly past."
"Whenever things are going great with Kanye, Kim talks about having another baby," an insider , before adding that the reality star had shut down the possibility of a third high-risk pregnancy in the past.
Kardashian "was very clear that she didn't want to get pregnant again." The source added: "She felt it's not worth the risks. She has two amazing, gorgeous kids already and feels very lucky."
As for what her rapper-husband thought of the situation? "He would more kids if it was up to him," . "But at the end of the day, it's her decision and he'll support whatever she decides."
The reality star's rapper-husband continued to maintain a low profile following Kardashian's horrific Paris robbery and his own mental breakdown — opting to skip the 2017 Met Gala.
"He's at home," the star told 's André Leon Talley at the star-studded event. "He's been taking some time off and really loving that."
A source close to the couple echoed those sentiments earlier, telling PEOPLE: "He's not going because he's not ready to start attending big events. He's doing great but wants to keep his stress levels low and just wants to take more time off. Kim and Kanye are in a great place."
Despite West's absence, Kardashian met up with sisters Kendall and inside the event.
There was no question the couple faced trying times with the rapper's breakdown and the reality star's Paris robbery. According to a source close to West, the pair were in May 2017 after much tension.
"It's like the two of them were dangling on a rope off a cliff, and they used every single thing they had to find solid ground," the insider said. "They clawed their way back to somewhere a lot more healthy, and they're still clawing their way back. There are good days and there are bad days."
It seemed like things were continuing to look up for the couple, according to : "Things have been good for the past few months, and she started agreeing with him [about having another child]."
The spouses "found the perfect surrogate" and felt eager to become parents a third time, continued the insider. "If things work out with the surrogate, they will be thrilled. But they still have a long road to go."
Kardashian and West welcomed Chicago via surrogate on Jan. 15, 2018. In April, the star shared , which she posted on Instagram.
Kardashian on social media when the rapper in April 2018, but a source close to the situation told PEOPLE it was an . "Kim is trying to control him and the situation, but he can't be controlled," said the source about the couple.
"She's trying her best to support him on social media and show a different side of things, but it's just not working."
Added the source: "He genuinely believes he's God and a genius and that he can do everything on his own. He has a great love for Kim, but in his mind he doesn't think Kim is a genius, and he's telling her he knows what he's doing."
The family's youngest addition arrived via surrogate on May 9, 2019.
"My little man is the sweetest ever!" the mother of four three months later. "He's honestly the best baby. Sleeps through the night and by far my most calm."
When the makeup mogul revealed to Vogue in April 2019 that she had begun studying to — with a goal of taking the bar exam in 2022 — West .
"It's a lot, a lot, a lot of work," she said to him in an episode of KUWTK, expressing her doubts of . "I kind of don't know if I want to take away time from the kids and from you.
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"I think you can get in control of your schedule and you've just got to sit back and analyze, like, what are your distractions?" responded West. "Once you manage your time, you'll be able to manage your time to be able to give attention to me, attention to the kids and attention to law that you're passionate about."
Reflecting on her husband's pep talk, Kim added that he has "always been someone in my life who has always pushed me to do what I want to do, no matter what the rules are, no matter what people say."
In July 2020, the rapper announced his intention of on Twitter.
"We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States Flag of United States! #2020VISION," West tweeted.
Kardashian seemed to express support, retweeting his statement along with an American flag emoji.
The morning , he seemingly acknowledged he dropped out of the race, despite voting for himself and appearing on the ballot in a number of states.
He reportedly earned 60,000 votes.
July 2020 saw West make a series of allegations on Twitter that Kardashian and her mom had tried to and claimed that he had been . A source told PEOPLE at the time that his tweets were coinciding with in the rapper's .
Kardashian, who rarely has addressed West's behavior in the past, asking fans for "compassion."
"As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder," she began.
"Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand. I've never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye's right to privacy when it comes to his health. But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health," she wrote. She added that "those who are close to Kanye know his heart and understand his words some times [sic] do not align with his intentions."
After nearly seven years of marriage and a , the pair's relationship may be beyond repair.
According to multiple sources, the star is preparing to from West, whom she wed in May 2014.
"He knows that she's done. She has had enough, and she told him that she wants some space to figure out her future," a source told PEOPLE, adding that West, 43, is bracing for a filing but doesn't know when it will take place.
"He's okay. He's sad, but okay. He knows the inevitable will happen, and he knows that it's coming soon," the source added.
Another source added that Kardashian, who is Laura Wasser, is "waffling" and has yet to file for divorce.
Yet another source noted that the pair are currently "in counseling and exploring their options," potentially in an effort to salvage their relationship.
On Feb. 19, 2021, Kardashian filed for divorce. A source told PEOPLE that things are amicable, however; the pair are in agreement over joint legal and physical custody, neither is contesting the prenup in place, negotiations have progressed and they are nearing a settlement.
The split came after for the pair, who appeared to be last summer before and .
In January 2020, multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Kardashian had been working with high-profile and .
"They are just when it comes to their future as a family," one insider said. "And Kim is okay with it."
Six months after Kardashian filed for divorce, a source told PEOPLE that she and West were maintaining a "friendly relationship" amid their divorce.
"Kim and Kanye have a friendly relationship. It's always been important to Kim to have a good relationship with Kanye.
They are not getting back together though," the source explained, noting that the former couple recently had lunch together. "She accepted his lunch invitation earlier this week because they are at the point now when they can hang out. There are no hard feelings."
The insider added, "Kim still appreciates Kanye's business advice and guidance. She is happy that they can hang out. For a long time, Kanye was very upset and disappointed that Kim filed for divorce. She understood why and gave him space."
While performing at the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert on Dec. 9, 2021, at the Los Angeles Coliseum, West to his song "Runaway" in a reference his estranged wife.
After singing the lyrics, "I need you to run right back to me, baby," the rapper added, "more specifically, Kimberly."
Kardashian was in the audience for the concert along with two of her children with West, North and Saint.
On Dec. 10, 2021, Kardashian amid her ongoing divorce from West.
In the filing, Kardashian asked the court to separate issues of child custody and property from her marital status and asked to have her maiden name restored.
After Kardashian's December 2021 request , West's lawyers filed a response, claiming that such a declaration could cause "a risk of adverse consequences."
West's response laid out several "conditions" he wanted to be met before Kardashian would be declared legally single, including for Kardashian to forfeit her marital privilege with West — and her new spouse, should she remarry — until their custody dispute is resolved.
Over a year after filing for divorce from West, Kardashian was by a judge on March 1, 2022.
Though West previously Kardashian's request to be declared legally single, he said in a statement, "I've asked my team to expedite the dissolution of my marriage to Kim so I can put my entire attention to our beautiful children."
On the same day that Kardashian was by a judge, West released a music video for the song on Instagram. The song drew controversy when it was released earlier in the year for referencing Kardashian's then-boyfriend,
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The video depicts West kidnapping, tying up and burying a claymation version of Davidson. A source told PEOPLE that Kardashian was "furious" about West's music video.
"She thinks it's way too violent and is upset," the source explained. "She's really upset with Kanye that he'd do this. She's completely over all of this and she wants it to stop."
West later pulled the video from his Instagram page.
In an with , Kardashian spoke about the impact her divorce from West was having on their children, but also noted that she will always consider West part of her family.
"You have to just be there for them," she told Roberts. "No matter what, even in this crazy life that we live, you just have to have a really open dialogue with your children. Kanye and I have had conversations. We have to talk daily for the kids so you know, I hate that it had to play out like that. But when it comes to family, I mean, Kanye and I will always be family."
"At the end of the day, I just want my kids to be happy and healthy, and think the world of their dad," she added. "And they do."
On the April 28, 2022, episode of , Kardashian that West had personally flown from New York to L.A. to retrieve a hard drive containing from her infamous 2007 sex tape with her ex-boyfriend .
"I know Kanye did this for me, but he also did this for my kids," Kardashian told her family. "I wanna shield them from as much as I can. And if I had the power to or if Kanye has the power to, like, that is just the most important thing to me. I'm just, like, so emotional because of it. ... It just means a lot to me."
While Kardashian and West's divorce proceedings have had their share of uncivil moments, on an episode of that she wants her children to continue to have a strong relationship with their father.
In the episode, West picked up the kids at her home in a firetruck to take them to school.
"No matter what we're going through, I always want my kids to be around their dad as much as possible and just have their mornings with Dad and get dropped off at school," she explained.
On the June 16, 2022, season finale of, Kardashian while speaking with her sister Khloé about her own relationship issues.
"If people knew what my relationship really was like, I think they would be like, 'How did this last this long?' " Kardashian told Khloé. "But I can live with myself knowing that I tried everything humanly possible to make a situation work and so I can walk away feeling absolutely guilt-free."
While appearing on on June 21, 2022, Kardashian that she and West spent Father's Day together with their kids, saying that "everything is going good" between herself, West and their children.
"We had Father's Day at the house," she explained. "The kids spent the day with him and then we had a big Father's Day dinner and North cooked."
In a conversation with editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg, Kardashian recalled the moment she realized she "arrived in high society."
"I mean, when I was with Kanye, and he was introducing me to a lot of people, I think that definitely got a lot of people to have a different level of respect," she shared.
Prior to their divorce, West acted as Kardashian's personal stylist. The reality star has since taken charge of her fashion choices — and West does not approve.
Kardashian shared a few of West's during an episode of The texts were in response to her Milan Fashion Week outfits.
One text said: "No white glasses."
Another said: "The orange look made me so mad. Would have went to jail before I went out in that."
The SKIMS founder let it roll off her shoulders.
"He can't help himself," she said. "We can laugh about things we like or don't like. No matter how crazy things are sometimes, we're always gonna be family, and I'll text him back and be like, 'You know, you have been wearing those boots for a long time, so when you're ready to change your outfit, let me know, and then you can have advice on mine.
' "
Kardashian and West are legally divorced — and they've come to an agreement about child custody and property.
, and West has agreed to pay $200,000 a month in child support. Additionally, any disputes regarding the children must be settled via mediation.
The couple also in California, Idaho, Illinois, and Wyoming. The exes will remain neighbors as one of Kardashian's Hidden Hills homes is next door to an estate that West was awarded in the split.
There will be no spousal support paid by either party and all assets will be divided based on the prenup.
On an episode of , Kardashian , which involved and allegations made against her family and loved ones.
"It’s the hardest feeling to watch someone you really loved and you have a family with just be so different than who you knew," the SKIMS founder said in a confessional.
"Sometimes I feel like if he were to hit rock bottom, that’s his journey that he needs to figure out on his own. I used to run around and call everyone behind his back, and be like, 'It's gonna be OK, it's gonna be OK, don't worry.
Just give him another chance,' " the reality star said, adding, "I just don't have that energy."
In a teaser for an episode of , the mom of four reflected on how much over the years.
“It's so different from the person that I married,” Kardashian said in a confessional. “That’s who I loved and that’s who I remember. I'll do anything to get that person back.”
