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Kanye West is reportedly fuming once again, this time over Kim Kardashian’s extravagant spending on their daughter North’s 13th birthday. The former couple, who have been entangled in an ongoing custody battle since their split in 2022, appear to be clashing anew—this time over parenting styles and finances. According to sources close to the rapper, Kim’s recent lavish celebration for North has only added fuel to Kanye’s frustration, especially amid growing concerns about his own financial decline.
The birthday party in question was anything but subtle. Kim pulled out all the stops: private jets, a luxury yacht, high-end gifts, and an electric kids car, all part of a multi-day affair that reportedly cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Sources claim Kim spared no expense to ensure the celebration was nothing short of a spectacle. While North seemed thrilled, Kanye was reportedly enraged behind the scenes. Insiders shared that he believes Kim’s spending is excessive and rooted in her desire to flaunt her financial dominance—something that has become a sore point for West.
What stings even more for the Gold Digger rapper is his growing inability to keep up with Kim’s wealth. Once a billionaire, Kanye’s fortune has shrunk drastically in the past few years. His controversial public outbursts and the fallout with Adidas over the Yeezy brand resulted in the termination of major business deals. The financial damage was significant, bringing his estimated net worth from around $1.5 billion down to $400 million. Though still wealthy by most standards, it’s a stark contrast to his former financial empire—and a gap that Kim has managed to widen with her consistent business moves and growing influence.
Beyond the party, this incident hits at a deeper emotional and reputational nerve. According to a source close to the situation, “Kanye can’t keep pace with Kim financially, and it drives him crazy. It’s a blow to his pride—and a tug to his neck in legal bills.” With an ongoing custody dispute and mounting legal costs, West is reportedly stretched thin and increasingly bitter about Kim’s ability to outshine him, especially in front of their children. “North admires her dad,” the insider added, “but she thinks her mom is better and richer. That’s the painful reason he’s so bitter and jealous.”
Kim, for her part, has not commented publicly on the backlash. But it’s clear her approach to parenting—and to celebrations—is unapologetically grand. As for Kanye, his frustration seems to stem as much from the loss of his financial stature as from the growing distance in influence over his children. The drama between the exes continues to simmer, making their post-divorce co-parenting journey anything but smooth.