Every Time Kanye West Seemingly Tried to Win Kim Kardashian Back After Their Split

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Every Time Kanye West Seemingly Tried to Win Kim Kardashian Back After Their Split

Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West in February 2021, but the rapper hasn't been shy about his hopes for a reunion. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum and the Grammy winner tied the knot in May 2014 after a whirlwind romance which officially began in 2012. The duo knew each other for years before that, however, first becoming close in 2008 while working on a pilot called Alligator Boots. "We had met before this project (back in 2003), but I would say this is when we first really connected," the Skims founder wrote in a December 2015 post on her website alongside photos from the unaired show. "These pics are SO funny!” The twosome — who share children North (born June 2013), Saint (born December 2015), Chicago (born January 2018) and Psalm (born May 2019) — faced challenges in their romance in 2020, when West spent much of the year campaigning for president of the United States. [jwplayer 6UkLmcRL-zhNYySv2] “They have both been living separate lives for many months,” an insider exclusively told Us Weekly in January 2021. “Kim and Kanye haven’t been on the same page for a while now.” The following month, the beauty mogul filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. “She will continue to focus on her business empire,” a source told Us at the time. “Kim has been in individual counseling and is at peace with where her life is headed.” The Selfish author addressed the split during the series finale of KUWTK, which aired in June 2021. “It was not, like, one specific thing that happened on either part,” she explained. “I think it was just a general difference of opinions on a few things that led to this decision and in no way would I want someone to think I didn’t give it my all or I didn’t try.” Initially, the pair remained amicable after their split, with Kardashian joining West for a recreation of their wedding ceremony in August 2021 while he was promoting his album Donda. “Kim supports Kanye and was happy to be on stage in a wedding dress," an insider explained to Us at the time. “She has always respected his art and ideas and was all in for the performance.” After the reality star began dating Pete Davidson, however, tensions between her and her ex began rising. In November 2021, the "Famous" artist claimed he had "never" seen divorce papers. "We’re not even divorced,” he claimed during an appearance on Revolt's "Drink Champs" podcast. “So how we — because [it’s] no joke to me, my kids want their parents to stay together. I want their parents — I want us to be together.” A judge declared Kardashian legally single in March 2022, but West continued posting about his ex and Davidson on social media. “She longs for the day when things finally calm down and Kanye accepts the reality of the situation, that she’s moved on and doesn’t want his drama interrupting her as she tries to move on with her life,” a source told Us at the time. Keep scrolling to see all of West's apparent attempts to win back Kardashian. [podcast_block]

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The 'Donda' Wedding

In August 2021, West staged a recreation of his and Kardashian's wedding during a listening party for Donda. "[Kim] was escorted out afterward by Kanye and they walked away holding hands," an eyewitness told Us at the time. "It did seem genuine and seemed like she wanted to be there. It was a special moment in the show.”

Though some fans hoped the moment was a sign of an impending reconciliation, Us later confirmed that the pair weren't back together. "They have a more of a friendship and working relationship as they coparent," an insider explained in October 2021.

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The Tape Retrieval

Ahead of Kardashian's Saturday Night Live hosting debut in October 2021, West met up with Ray J to retrieve the computer that allegedly contained the former couple's sex tape. Ray J later said that the incident — documented in an April 2022 episode of The Kardashians — was a "lie," but Kardashian was still thankful for West's intervention. "I know Kanye did this for me, but he also did this for my kids," she said in a confessional interview on the Hulu series, adding that it meant "a lot" to her that West retrieved the tape.

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The 'Runaway' Lyric Swap

During a December 2021 performance, West changed the lyrics of his song "Runaway" to be about wanting Kardashian to rekindle their romance. “I need you to run right back to me,” he sang. “More specifically, Kimberly.” An insider later told Us that Kardashian was "surprised by his comments about wanting to get back together.”

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Instagram Pleas

In February 2022, West made a public plea for a reunion with his then-estranged wife. “GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER,” he wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of himself with Kardashian and three of their kids.

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The Valentine's Day Flowers

Though Kardashian had already moved on with Davidson, West seemingly sent her a truck full of roses for Valentine's Day 2022. “MY VISION IS KRYSTAL KLEAR 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹,” he captioned an Instagram photo of a vehicle filled with blooms.

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'Kimye Forever'

After Kardashian and Davidson were photographed on a Valentine's Day 2022 date, West publicly encouraged his followers to yell "Kimye forever" at the couple if they spotted them out and about. "THANK YOU GUYS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF MY FAMILY MY FAMILY MEANS MORE TO ME THAN ANY OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT IN LIFE IF ANYONE LOVES ME AND MY FAMILY,” he wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post. “IF YOU SEE SKETE IN REAL LIFE SCREAM AT YHE LOOSER AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS AND SAY KIMYE FOREVER 💔.”

The Yeezy designer later shared screenshots of text messages that Kardashian allegedly sent him, warning him that his words could have real-world consequences. “U are creating a dangerous and scary environment and someone will hurt Pete and this will all be your fault,” the Hulu personality allegedly wrote.