Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Clash Again Over New Song Featuring Diddy and North West
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are once again at odds after the rap icon released a controversial new song, “Lonely Roads Still Go To Sunshine,” featuring his daughter North West and embattled hip-hop mogul Diddy. The track, which Kanye posted and later deleted from social media over the weekend, has reignited tensions between the former couple, particularly over North’s involvement in the music industry and trademark disputes.
Diddy’s First Musical Appearance Since Arrest
The song marks Diddy’s first musical statement since his high-profile arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges last September. It opens with a phone conversation between Kanye and Diddy, who is currently incarcerated.
“I just want to thank you so much for just taking care of my kids, man. Ain’t nobody reached out to them, ain’t nobody called. Nobody,” Diddy says.
Kanye responds emotionally:
“Absolutely. I love you so much, man. You raised me, even when I ain’t know you, know what I’m saying?”
Alongside North West, the song also features Diddy’s son, Christian “King” Combs, and singer Jasmine Williams, who is reportedly signed to Kanye’s Yeezy imprint. It concludes with a Diddy-inspired beat switch, featuring his signature “As we proceed!” ad-lib, reminiscent of The Notorious B.I.G.’s track “My Downfall.”
Kim Kardashian and Kanye Clash Over North’s Involvement
Following the song’s release, Kim Kardashian confronted Kanye West, arguing that she attempted to prevent their daughter from appearing on the track. Screenshots of an alleged text exchange between the former couple surfaced online, showing heated discussions about North’s music involvement and trademark rights.
Kanye: “I’m never speaking with you again.”
Kim: “I asked you at the time if I can trademark her name. You said yes. When she’s 18 it goes to her. So stop. I sent paperwork over so she wouldn’t be in the Diddy song to protect her.”
Kim: “One person has to trademark. We agreed when they were born I would get all of our kids’ names and trademarks so no one else would take them.”
Kanye, refusing to back down, fired back:
“Amend it or I’m going to war. And neither of us will recover from the public fallout. You’re going to have to kill me.”
Kanye West Lashes Out at Kardashian Family
Taking the dispute to X (formerly Twitter), Kanye launched a scathing attack on Kim, the Kardashian family, and their control over his parental rights.
“I DONT WANT TO JUST ‘SEE’ MY KIDS. I NEED TO RAISE THEM. I NEED TO HAVE SAY SO OF WHERE THEY GO TO SCHOOL AND WHO THEIR FRIENDS ARE AND WHOSE HOUSES THEY SLEEP OVER.”
He continued, accusing Disney, Hulu, and the Kardashian family of using his children for media influence:
“ALL THESE RIGHTS HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM ME BY THE KARDASHIAN MOB HULU AND DISNEY AND THE BIGGER AGENDA TO USE THE SELECTIVELY BRED BLACK CHILDREN TO BE PLATFORMS TO INFLUENCE BLACK PEOPLE.”
Finally, he likened his current role as a father to “visitation” rather than actual parenting.
What’s Next?
This latest feud highlights the ongoing tensions between Kanye and Kim since their 2022 divorce, with Kanye continuing to publicly express frustration over his role in parenting and control over their children’s branding and image.
With North West increasingly appearing in Kanye’s music and creative projects, it remains to be seen how Kim will navigate these disputes moving forward—and whether this public spat will escalate even further.
