Kanye West Criticized by Fans for Staying Abroad While Kim Kardashian and Kids Evacuate LA.
Kanye West has faced harsh criticism from Kardashian fans for remaining abroad while wildfires rage in Los Angeles. As his children and their mother evacuate their home due to the dangerous fires, Kanye, 47, has been labeled "disgusting" for staying away from LA. The rapper, who goes by Ye, was last spotted in Dubai a week ago.
He was seen in the United Arab Emirates earlier this month, following a series of trips to luxurious destinations around the globe with his wife, Bianca Censori. For the past four months, Ye and Bianca, 30, have traveled to places like the Maldives, Japan, and China. Meanwhile, his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and their four children have had to leave their Hidden Hills residence due to the imminent threat posed by the Kenneth Fire.
During their marriage, Kim and Kanye welcomed four children: North, 11; Saint, 8; Chicago, 6; and Psalm, 5. Recently, Kim and the kids evacuated their mansion as the wildfires in LA intensified. In response to Kanye's decision to stay overseas, Kardashian fans took to Reddit to express their outrage. One user wrote, "He’s disgusting," while another commented, "Honestly, it’s crazy like I’d be rushing to LA to see my kids but he’s too busy partying with a 30yo."
A third individual chimed in, saying, "What a disgraceful excuse for a father. The kids don’t deserve this, and neither does Kim." Pointing out that one of his children's birthdays is approaching, a fourth Reddit user remarked, "Chicago’s birthday is in 2 days.
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I really hope this 'man' doesn’t make a fool of himself on Instagram about it. He clearly doesn’t care about his kids, which is just terrible for them." A fifth commenter expressed, "It’s heartbreaking for all the kids, but I feel particularly sorry for North since she seems to look up to him. Maybe 'idolize' is a better term?"
Another user added, "So all the kids got to see their fathers except for Kim's? It’s honestly tragic... being a deadbeat parent is one of the worst things a person can do, in my opinion."
KIM SPEAKS OUT
In the meantime, Kim shared a heartfelt statement regarding the devastating wildfires that are currently affecting Los Angeles. "I have spent the last week watching my city burn. I’ve seen and talked to many firefighters who are working tirelessly to protect our community," she wrote in one of the multiple slides she posted on her Instagram stories. She continued, "Thank you to @calfire, LA County Fire, and Los Angeles City Fire for everything you are doing to save lives, homes, and property."
KIMYE MARRIAGE AND SPLIT
Kim and Kanye welcomed their four children during their six-year marriage. The couple was married from 2014 until 2021 when Kim filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences." They finalized their divorce in November 2022, with Kanye quickly moving on to Bianca and marrying her just weeks later. Kanye and Bianca tied the knot in December 2022 in a private ceremony, shortly after the confirmation of his divorce from Kim.