Kanye West Unleashes Explosive Social Media Rant Over Custody Dispute With Kim Kardashian

In a deeply emotional and controversial series of tweets posted on April 21, 2025, rapper, designer, and cultural lightning rod Kanye West, legally known as Ye, reignited public attention around his ongoing custody battle with ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

The 47-year-old entrepreneur and artist took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent about his estranged relationship with his children, criticize the entertainment elite, and level incendiary accusations against the legal system.

Ye’s Emotional Plea: “I’m Shaking Typing This”

Kanye West began his tirade with a lengthy and erratic tweet that named prominent figures in music and pop culture, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk, questioning why no one has stepped in to support him.

“Why are you all watching and letting Kim take my kids from me in real time,” he wrote. “Y’all wanna say I’m acting out cause of things in my childhood… But I don’t get to be a dad.”

He accused the broader celebrity class of standing by idly while he is “stripped” of his rights, drawing a direct connection between his public breakdowns and his controversial political affiliations.

“I’ve had my rights stripped because I wore a f***ing red hat. That’s when I had a breakdown and was put in the hospital.”

This tweet set the tone for a cascade of follow-ups, each increasing in intensity and desperation.

A Father’s Cry: “I Haven’t Seen Saint This Year”

In a subsequent tweet, Ye claimed he has not seen his son Saint West at all in 2025:

“I HAVEN’T SEEN SAINT THIS YEAR”

This stark statement underscores what appears to be a deteriorating custody arrangement between Ye and Kardashian. The two share four children: North (11), Saint (8), Chicago (6), and Psalm (5). According to Ye, his contact with them is not only minimal, it is being actively blocked.

“I don’t need to just ‘SEE’ my kids,” he added. “I need to raise them. I’m a good dad. I’m a great father to have.”

Allegations About the Kardashians and Playboy Magazines

In perhaps the most disturbing portion of his outburst, Ye recalled an incident that he claims occurred on the day basketball legend Kobe Bryant died in 2020.

According to Ye, during a family gathering at Kylie Jenner’s house, vintage Playboy magazines were placed near where children, including his own, were present.

“They in a stand next to the couch in the front living room were vintage Playboy magazine strategically placed within arms reach of every child in that house which was every half black baby.”

He then cryptically alluded to the situation being orchestrated by unknown figures and said it was a memory triggered by a recent song titled “Cousin.”

“Y’all know what that is. Why that is. And who is behind that.”

Blaming the Legal System and Jewish Lawyers

In a tweet that has ignited widespread backlash, Ye claimed:

“THE THING THAT MADE MY KIDS SITUATION SO HARD IS MOST LAWYERS ARE JEWISH.”

He continued:

“I WAS TOLD BY A JEWISH LAWYER THAT I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE MY KIDS IF I WAS ANTISEMITIC… AND HE WAS RIGHT… FOR NOW. GOD IS ON MY SIDE.”

These statements have reignited the firestorm of criticism Ye faced after a series of antisemitic comments in 2022, which led to major brands like Adidas, Balenciaga, and CAA cutting ties with him.

Kim Kardashian Responds: Emergency Hearing Requested

Kardashian requested an emergency custody hearing following revelations that controversial figures Andrew and Tristan Tate were allegedly present during a visit between Ye and their daughter North West. The Tate brothers are facing ongoing investigations related to human trafficking and sexual assault in Romania.

“This is about safety and stability,” an anonymous source close to Kardashian told People. “Kim is concerned about who Ye is exposing the kids to and the psychological toll of these visits.”

The Bigger Picture: Public Spectacle, Private Pain

This is far from the first time Ye has aired his grievances about Kim Kardashian and their co-parenting struggles online. In previous years, he has accused her of keeping their children away from him, criticized her parenting decisions, and even threatened legal action. Yet the April 22nd tweets mark one of his most intense and unfiltered tirades to date, blending conspiracy, religion, politics, and race into one ongoing narrative of personal persecution.

Despite his erratic messaging, one consistent thread in Ye’s posts is his desire to be a hands-on father.

“I need a plan to exercise my rights with my kids,” he tweeted. “I figured out a lot of things but I haven’t figured this out.”

Public and Celebrity Reactions: Silence or Strategy?

As of publication, none of the celebrities named in Ye’s posts, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, or Elon Musk, have responded publicly. Musk, who reinstated Ye’s X account in late 2023 after a prior suspension for hate speech, has also remained silent.

The silence has not gone unnoticed. Some fans have echoed Ye’s sentiment, wondering why no major celebrities have defended his right to fatherhood, while others argue that his behavior and rhetoric make it politically untenable to support him.

Ye’s Future as a Father and a Public Figure

With a potential court hearing looming and the public watching closely, the next steps in Ye’s custody battle may well shape both his legacy and the future of his relationship with his children. His recent tweets, full of anguish, rage, and controversial opinions, raise serious questions about his mental health, legal standing, and place in the cultural conversation.

Whether he finds the “right lawyer” or continues to battle alone online, one thing is sure. Kanye West refuses to be silent, and his fight for his children is far from over.