A new twist has surfaced in the ongoing tension between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, as the rapper now insists the cease-and-desist letter reported last week was never written or sent by him — and was instead a fabricated document.
TMZ originally reported that West had issued Kim a formal legal warning accusing her of mishandling their four children: North (11), Saint (9), Chicago (7), and Psalm (5). The former couple, who finalized their split in 2022, has faced public disputes over custody and co-parenting arrangements. Earlier this year, West fueled controversy by alleging online that he felt excluded from his children’s lives, claiming a “white woman” was controlling their upbringing.
West escalated his rhetoric again in a recently released track, in which he suggested that his custody struggles “made him a Nazi,” drawing widespread backlash.
Kanye’s team says: The letter isn’t real
Shortly after TMZ’s report spread, West’s spokesperson announced the letter was fraudulent and never came from Kanye or his legal representatives. According to the rep:
“The letter is quite obviously fraudulent. TMZ didn’t ask for comment before running the story… No. You fell for a hoax.”
Early reports suggested an attorney named Kathy Johnson issued the document to Kim’s lawyer Laura Wasser, claiming it addressed custody violations and unsafe conditions involving the children. However, new details indicate inconsistencies:
- The supposed law office is listed in Spain and claims U.S. jurisdiction
- The phone number linked to the firm is inactive and previously belonged to a travel agency
- No legal record exists of the firm under the referenced name in Palma
- There is no clear proof Johnson is licensed to practice law in California, where Kim resides
DailyMail.com states it has requested comment from both parties but has not received confirmation.
What the alleged “hoax letter” accused Kim of
The disputed document made three major claims against Kardashian:
- North was left alone in a parked car during the Met Gala
The letter alleged Kim brought North to the event and left her unattended — a claim that has not been verified.
Kim previously stated North accompanied her on the New York trip, saying:
“Every time I come to the Met, I love bringing my oldest daughter with me… we’re all getting ready together, so it’s just a fun few days.”
- Kim allegedly restricted Kanye’s access to the children
The letter alleged West had not seen Saint at all this year and had limited interaction with the others.
However, photos from January show Kanye with Saint, Chicago, and Psalm in Japan — contradicting the claim. - Kim was accused of using North for publicity
The document stated Kim posted content featuring North for personal or commercial gain, despite Kanye’s objections to her online presence.
Sources close to Kim told TMZ West is “rarely involved” with the children and has never been denied visitation when requested.
Kanye’s new track intensifies controversy
The dispute comes as West released a new song and video titled “Heil Hitler (Hooligan Version),” which features explicit pro-Nazi lyrics and references to his relationship with Bianca Censori.
The track includes lines suggesting custody stress fueled his radical behavior, such as:
“So I became a Nazi, yeah b**h, I’m the villain.”*
The music video — shared on X/Twitter on VE Day, marking 80 years since the fall of Nazi Germany in Europe — shows shirtless men in fur garments chanting pro-Hitler phrases, while Kanye repeats:
“N**r, heil Hitler” (15 times throughout the track)
The song also samples a 1935 Hitler speech, translated in the final verse of the track.
After releasing the video, West joined Sneako and Adin Ross in a live broadcast, continuing to defend Hitler.
When asked whether Hitler would have accepted him as a Black man, Kanye responded:
“I would’ve been one of the scientists… I’m a scientist so…”
West has remained a central figure in public controversy throughout the year as his inflammatory rhetoric and pro-Nazi statements continue to spark international concern.