A co-parenting conflict has erupted between Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband Kanye West, sparked by Kanye’s new track featuring their daughter North West and incarcerated rapper Diddy. The song, titled “Lonely Roads,” begins with what sounds like a jailhouse phone call with Diddy expressing gratitude: “Thank you so much for just taking care of my kids.”

About two minutes into the song, North raps, “Doing everything I wanted, that’s a life when you see the shade, and then you see the light.” Kanye shared a now-deleted tweet showing a text exchange that allegedly included Kim threatening legal action to prevent the song’s release, which also features Diddy.

In the text, Kim reportedly says, “I sent paperwork over so she wouldn’t be in the Diddy song to protect her. Okay, good night.”

Diddy, whose legal troubles are central to this controversy, faces life in prison if convicted on federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. His trial is scheduled to begin on May 5, according to an Entertainment Tonight source.

Kim’s priority, according to the source, is the well-being and safety of her children. “To protect them from being exposed to Kanye’s controversial behavior is something a mother must carefully consider,” the source explained. Kim’s concern is especially focused on shielding North from public scrutiny and controversial opinions.

Last May, Kim and Kanye united to support North during her Hollywood debut as Simba in The Lion King. Kim noted Kanye’s involvement in rehearsals, emphasizing the positive atmosphere he contributed to.

However, nearly ten months later, tensions escalated. Kanye reportedly became furious over Kim’s decision to trademark North’s name and his limited access to their four children. In an alleged text to Kim, Kanye warned, “Amend it, or I’m going to war, and neither of us will recover from the public fallout.”

Kanye further expressed his frustration on Twitter, posting, “The man makes the final decision. Oh my God, this is insane.”

This dispute highlights ongoing challenges in co-parenting, especially in high-profile cases where public perception and personal issues often collide. Kim’s legal action to block the song’s release seems to be an effort to protect North from being involved in her father’s contentious public battles and controversial collaborations.

The situation also underscores the broader difficulties Kim and Kanye have faced since their split, balancing their roles as parents with their public and personal conflicts. As Kanye continues to express his anger and frustration over limited access to his children and Kim’s legal decisions, the public remains captivated by the unfolding drama.

Kim Kardashian appears steadfast in her commitment to shielding her children from Kanye’s erratic behavior and the intense media scrutiny that follows their family. Meanwhile, Kanye’s insistence on asserting his influence over personal and professional decisions suggests that this feud may continue to escalate in the public eye.