Kim Kardashian’s Fury: Why Kanye West’s Photo with Candace Owens at Paris Fashion Week Sparked Outrage
The fashion world often serves as a stage for bold statements, but few expected the seismic shockwaves emanating from Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 9 event at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, October 3. The rapper, designer, and entrepreneur ignited a firestorm of controversy when he appeared wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “White Lives Matter.” While this statement, widely condemned as “racist” and dismissive of the Black Lives Matter movement, drew immediate public ire, it was a different aspect of the event that truly sent his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, 41, into a state of furious disbelief. HollywoodLife has exclusively learned that the SKIMS founder and reality television mogul “lost it” upon seeing a photo of Kanye not just wearing the controversial garment himself, but posing alongside another prominent figure who was also sporting the divisive shirt: right-wing media personality and Daily Wire podcast host, Candace Owens, 33.
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Kanye’s Controversial Statement and Kim’s Initial Reaction
While Kanye, 44, has become known for his unpredictable and often provocative public appearances, his decision to don a “White Lives Matter” shirt immediately drew global condemnation. The phrase is widely seen as a direct repudiation of the Black Lives Matter movement, which advocates for justice and equality for Black people, and has been adopted by white supremacist and far-right groups. For Kim, this choice was not entirely surprising. “Kim is not surprised by Kanye’s decision to wear that on his shirt and thinks that he is, once again, trying to get attention,” a source close to the situation told us. “She knows that he loves to start controversy and she is not even feeding into this. Sure, she thinks that he is making a horrible choice and that the message is very offensive to so many.”
The irony of Kanye’s new stance is not lost on anyone, particularly Kim. As fans and the public are well aware, Kanye was once a significant supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement. In June 2020, at the height of racial justice protests across the United States, Kanye not only participated in demonstrations but also donated an impressive $2 million to support the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. These tragic deaths were pivotal in fueling the widespread momentum for the BLM movement. “Kim knows how much support Kanye gave to the Black Lives Matter movement,” the source elaborated, explaining that because of Kanye’s vocal and financial backing in the past, she was “utterly confused” by his abrupt and stark change in messaging with the “White Lives Matter” shirt.
#ParisFashionWeek il famoso rapper americano #KanyeWest alla sua sfilata, indossa una felpa con la scritta “White Lives Matter” pic.twitter.com/wWIl8JFbNR
— Alessandro 7 (@AlessandroCere7) October 3, 2022
The Candace Owens Connection: A Deeper Betrayal for Kim
While Kanye’s choice of attire alone was enough to provoke public backlash and Kim’s personal disappointment, it was the sight of him with Candace Owens that truly pushed Kim over the edge. According to our insider, there was no longer any “confusion” when Kim witnessed the viral photo of Candace Owens – a staunch conservative commentator who hosts her own podcast for the subscription-based Daily Wire website – standing proudly alongside Kanye at the Yeezy event, both clad in identical ‘White Lives Matter’ sweatshirts. The source confided to HollywoodLife that Kim was “utterly disgusted” after this specific photo, shared by Candace on her Instagram, began circulating widely. The question quickly became apparent: why was Kim so profoundly disturbed by Candace twinning with her ex-husband, Ye?
The answer lies in Candace Owens’s recent, highly personal, and vitriolic attacks against Kim and her family. Just weeks before the controversial Paris Fashion Week event, on September 13, Candace launched a scathing verbal assault on Kim and her famed momager, Kris Jenner, 66. This tirade occurred on her podcast, following claims made by Kim’s ex, Ray J, 41, that Kim and Kris were complicit in the release of the infamous sex tape that undeniably helped propel Kim’s career to superstardom. In a video promoting her controversial podcast, which Candace herself shared on her YouTube channel, she shockingly branded Kim a “prostitute” and labeled Kris a “pimp.”
Candace Owens’s Slanderous Remarks and Kim’s Deep Hurt
The comments made by Candace Owens were not merely critical; they were deeply offensive and crossed a line into personal defamation, particularly for a public figure who has worked tirelessly to build an empire and move beyond past controversies. “A mother sat down and decided to sell her daughter’s body for fame and money and she was successful. Let’s sell this tape, this is the best one, you look the best in this tape, this will make you the most famous,” Candace declared on her podcast, just a few short weeks prior to her appearance with Kanye in Paris. She continued her egregious attack, stating, “Not only is that disgusting, but then her plan worked. Kim Kardashian is a billionaire today, and she is, by the way, still selling sex. . I now hold the opinion that Kim Kardashian is a prostitute. And I’m not going to edit this opinion: Kim Kardashian is a prostitute; her mother is a pimp — worse than a prostitute,” Candace emphatically told her viewers.
These hateful words, broadcast to a wide audience, understandably struck a profound chord with Kim. The thought that her ex-husband, the father of her four children, would knowingly associate with and seemingly endorse someone who had just publicly subjected her and her mother to such degrading insults was unfathomable. “When she saw Candace’s post with a photo collaborating with Kanye, Kim lost it,” the insider confirmed. The source emphasized that Kanye was fully aware of Candace’s recent verbal assault. “Kanye knows that Candace just got done calling the mother of his children a prostitute and the grandmother of his children a pimp to the world, so she is extremely bothered by the fact that he would do anything with her and she finds it very disrespectful to her and her family,” the source unequivocally revealed. This perceived act of collaboration felt like a direct endorsement of Owens’s malicious statements, transforming a general political disagreement into a deeply personal affront.
The Wider Implications: Family Dynamics and Public Scrutiny
The incident at Paris Fashion Week, fueled by Kanye West’s controversial fashion statement and his public alignment with Candace Owens, highlights the increasingly complex and often strained relationship between Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband. Despite their public divorce and Kim’s ongoing efforts to establish a peaceful co-parenting dynamic, Kanye’s unpredictable actions continue to disrupt her personal and public life. His choices not only reflect his evolving and often provocative political views but also impact his children, who are constantly exposed to the public discourse surrounding their parents’ actions. For Kim, who meticulously manages her public image and brand, having her children’s father collaborate with someone who has verbally attacked their grandmother and herself creates an untenable situation, underscoring the deep disrespect she feels. It’s not just about fashion or politics; it’s about family loyalty, boundaries, and the emotional well-being of those closest to her.
This event also spurred wider discussions about accountability in celebrity culture and the implications of using public platforms for divisive statements. Kanye’s decision to wear the “White Lives Matter” shirt, especially given his past support for racial justice, has been widely interpreted as either a provocative act designed for attention or a genuine shift in ideology, both of which carry significant weight. His choice to then appear with Candace Owens, a figure known for her contentious rhetoric, magnified the controversy. For many observers, it signified a deliberate embrace of narratives that many find harmful and offensive. Kim Kardashian’s visceral reaction, while personal, resonated with many who saw Kanye’s actions as a betrayal of values and a blatant disregard for common decency, particularly towards the mother of his children who has diligently tried to navigate their post-marital relationship with grace.
In conclusion, while the initial uproar around Kanye West’s “White Lives Matter” shirt at Paris Fashion Week was significant, it was his seemingly deliberate alliance with Candace Owens, a vocal critic who had recently launched severe personal attacks on Kim and Kris Jenner, that caused Kim Kardashian to completely “lose it.” This was not merely about a controversial fashion statement; it was about a profound sense of disrespect and a perceived betrayal from the father of her children. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of co-parenting in the public eye, especially when one party’s actions directly undermine the other’s reputation and emotional well-being, turning a public spectacle into a deeply personal crisis for the Kardashian-West family.