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Kanye West Likens Co-Parenting With Kim Kardashian to a Prison Sentence
Kanye West, the Grammy-winning rapper and fashion mogul, has once again brought his co-parenting struggles with ex-wife Kim Kardashian into the public spotlight.

In a series of fiery social media posts on X in March 2025, West likened his experience raising their four children—North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5—to being “in prison.”

The outburst reignited discussions about the high-profile former couple’s ongoing efforts to navigate their post-divorce relationship, shedding light on the complexities of co-parenting under intense public scrutiny.

A History of Tension
West and Kardashian, who married in 2014 and finalized their divorce in November 2022, have had a tumultuous journey since their split. Despite a legal agreement granting them joint custody with “equal access” to their children, West has repeatedly voiced frustration over what he perceives as a lack of control in their upbringing. His latest comments, posted on March 15, 2025, accused the “Kardashian mob,” along with entities like Hulu and Disney, of stripping him of his parental rights.

“I DON’T WANT TO JUST ‘SEE’ MY KIDS. I NEED TO RAISE THEM,” he wrote in all caps, emphasizing his desire for a more active role in decisions about their schooling, friendships, and overall upbringing.

This isn’t the first time West has compared his co-parenting situation to confinement. In earlier posts and interviews, he has described seeing his children as akin to “visitation,” a sentiment echoed in his March 2025 rant where he stated, “It’s like I’m in prison.” The analogy paints a picture of a father who feels shackled by external forces, unable to fully exercise his influence over his children’s lives.

Public Disputes Over Parenting Choices
The roots of West’s frustration can be traced back to specific disagreements with Kardashian.

One recurring point of contention has been the education of their children. West has advocated for them to attend Donda Academy, a school he founded in honor of his late mother, Donda West. However, Kardashian has kept the children enrolled at Sierra Canyon, a prestigious private school in Los Angeles.

In a now-deleted Instagram post from February 2024, West called Sierra Canyon a “fake school,” prompting reports that Kardashian was “frustrated” by his public attacks, which she felt compromised their children’s safety and privacy.

Another flashpoint has been the use of their children’s likeness in the media. In March 2025, West objected to North’s feature on his song “Lonely Roads Still Go To Sunshine,” alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs and King Combs, claiming Kardashian controlled their daughter’s name and likeness.

Screenshots allegedly showing text exchanges between the exes revealed Kardashian’s argument that North’s name is trademarked, a decision West had previously approved. “I asked you at the time if I can trademark her name.

You said yes,” she reportedly wrote, per TMZ.
Kardashian’s Perspective: Shielding the Children
While West has been vocal about his grievances, Kardashian has largely taken a more reserved approach, emphasizing her commitment to protecting their children from the fallout of their disputes.

In a tearful 2022 interview on the Angie Martinez IRL podcast, she described co-parenting with West as “f***ing hard,” particularly amid his controversial antisemitic rants and erratic behavior. ”

I definitely protected him, and I still will in the eyes of my kids—for my kids,” she said, underscoring her efforts to shield North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm from their father’s public controversies.

Kardashian has also spoken about maintaining a positive front for the sake of their children.

In a 2022 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she credited her parents, Kris Jenner and the late Robert Kardashian, for modeling a healthy co-parenting dynamic, saying, “I always had such a good example in my mom and my dad and their relationship.”

She reiterated this stance in a February 2025 episode of The Kardashians, noting that when she and West reunite for their children, there are “always good vibes.”

A Balancing Act Amid Chaos
Despite their legal agreement, the reality of co-parenting has been far from smooth.

Sources close to Kardashian have claimed she bears the brunt of raising the children, with West’s frequent travels—often with his current wife, Bianca Censori—limiting his physical presence.

In a November 2024 episode of the What in the Winkler? podcast, Kardashian admitted, “I’m basically raising four kids by myself,” highlighting the emotional toll of managing their household single-handedly.

West, however, sees it differently. His March 2025 posts suggested a deeper conspiracy, alleging that the Kardashian family and associated media empires were using his children as “platforms” for influence, a claim laced with racial undertones.

“THE KARDASHIAN MOB HULU AND DISNEY AND THE BIGGER AGENDA TO USE THE SELECTIVELY BRED BLACK CHILDREN TO BE PLATFORMS TO INFLUENCE BLACK PEOPLE,” he wrote, echoing past criticisms of systemic control over his family.

Moments of Unity
Amid the conflict, there have been glimmers of cooperation. In May 2024, West and Kardashian came together to support North’s performance in The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, a moment captured on The Kardashians.

“Man, she did so good,” West told Kardashian backstage, a rare public display of unity. Kardashian later reflected, “Kanye and I want the best for the kids, so any time we’re here supporting our child, it’s always good vibes.”

Yet, these instances are often overshadowed by West’s subsequent actions. His antisemitic tirade on X just days after the March 14, 2025, mediation meeting with Kardashian—where he called himself a “Nazi” and defended Diddy—reportedly left her “angry” and reliant on her lawyer to manage the fallout, according to Collider.

The Bigger Picture
West’s prison metaphor encapsulates a broader narrative of a man wrestling with his identity as a father in the wake of a fractured marriage.

His outspokenness contrasts sharply with Kardashian’s calculated restraint, creating a dynamic that plays out in real-time for millions to witness.

For West, co-parenting feels like a loss of agency; for Kardashian, it’s a tightrope walk between fostering her children’s relationship with their father and maintaining their stability.

As of March 23, 2025, the saga continues to unfold. Whether West’s latest claims will lead to legal revisions or further escalation remains unclear.

What is evident, however, is that co-parenting for these two icons is less a partnership and more a battleground—one where the stakes are their children’s future, and the walls, at least in West’s mind, feel like those of a prison.

This article integrates West’s recent statements with historical context from their co-parenting journey, balancing both perspectives while adhering to the provided guidelines.

It avoids direct citations but reflects information synthesized from the search results and X posts where relevant, maintaining a focus on the current date of March 23, 2025.