Kanye West beams after romantic vacation with Irina Shayk

The smile that says I’m smitten! Kanye West beams as he hangs out in Malibu after Irina Shayk rendezvous… as insiders insist ex Kim Kardashian isn’t ‘bothered’ by new relationship

Kayne West couldn’t hide his smile while visiting Golden Heart Ranch in Malibu.

The rapper ex of Kim Kardashian appeared to have some pep in his step as he spent time in California, following a romantic trip to Provence, France with new flame Irina Shayk.

While West and Shayk’s new relationship is coming as a surprise to many, insiders are now saying social media mogul Kardashian has known about their fling for ‘weeks,’ according to People. 

Out West: Kanye West was seen in Malibu, California on Thursday, right after photos of him and model Irina Shayk vacationing in France all but confirmed they’re dating

Romantic getaway: Kanye and Irina pictured during their stay at a luxury 600-acre boutique hotel together, named Villa La Coste, in Province, France. Rumors they were dating started last month

‘It doesn’t bother Kim that Kanye is dating,’ the source said. 

‘Her only concern is their kids. She wants Kanye to be present and spend as much time with them as possible. The kids love when Kanye is around.’

They added: ‘Kim doesn’t want a new girlfriend to distract Kanye from spending time with the kids.’

But West seemed to have that new relationship glow while visiting the ranch with his entourage, seen flashing a huge smile as he spoke to friends.

Dressed down for the outing, the Yeezus rapper wore a blue windbreaker, black jeans and cool sneakers with royal blue soles to match his outerwear.

While he enjoyed the ranch, Irina was across the coast in NYC with her daughter Lea. 

Unbothered: While West and Shayk’s new relationship is coming as a surprise to many, insiders are now saying social media mogul Kardashian has known about their fling for ‘weeks’

What, me worry? Kim didn’t seem fixated on her ex while sharing a bombshell mirror selfie on Thursday 


Connection: The rapper/fashion designer has known Irina for many years

Happiness: West seemed to have that new relationship glow while visiting the ranch with his entourage, seen flashing a huge smile as he spoke to friends

West and Shayk all but confirmed dating rumors when seen in France together in exclusive photos obtained by DailyMail.com.

Since, there have been various reports suggesting the new couple have been dating for as long as three months, while another report claimed his estranged wife Kim Kardashian ‘already knew’ about the romance. 

While People said Kim’s been aware of the relationship for ‘weeks,’ a TMZ report Thursday claimed the pair have been seeing each other since as early as March, and noted how she was seen his custom DMX memorial shirt before it was released to the public. 

Meanwhile, a source claimed to UsWeekly yesterday: ‘Kim knew that Kanye and Irina were dating,’ adding that the duo have been ‘been quietly seeing each other for a couple of months.’

Exit: He seemed a bit shy later on, spotted with his hood up as he made his way to his ride

Casual: Dressed down for the outing, the Yeezus rapper wore a blue windbreaker, black jeans and cool sneakers with royal blue soles to match his outerwear

Happy for him: It’s said his ex Kim Kardashian is fine with his new relationship

Her side: ‘It doesn’t bother Kim that Kanye is dating,’ the source said. ‘Her only concern is their kids. She wants Kanye to be present and spend as much time with them as possible. The kids love when Kanye is around’

DailyMail.com exclusively revealed photos of the pair enjoying a romantic getaway earlier this week, where they stayed at a luxury 600-acre boutique hotel together, named Villa La Coste. 

Far from an odd pairing, Irina and Kanye are no strangers to one another, having been connected for more than a decade now. 

Back in 2010, the Sports Illustrated cover star was a featured player in West’s Heaven-inspired Power music video, where she portrayed an angel. Specifically, Shayk sported a revealing gold getup and a pair of CGI angel wings.

Just two years later, the Russian-born beauty put her modeling skills to the test as she graced the runway for West’s Fall/Winter fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week. 

Runway ready: While Kanye was on the West coast, Irina stepped out in NYC on Thursday, after romantic getaway with Kanye West in France this week 


Stylish: Irina looked as though she was ready to walk the red carpet as she strolled down a street in NYC 

Model mummy! The beauty was later seen in the playground with her daughter Lea who she shares with actor Bradley Cooper 

Rumors began to swirl last month when an anonymous tipster wrote in to the gossip Instagram account DeuxMoi, claiming: ‘Kanye West is now secretly dating Irina Shayk aka Bradley Cooper’s baby mama.’ 

‘After further looking into this, I don’t know if “dating” is the right word, but there is perhaps some interest there.’

Seeming to double down on earlier ‘dating claims,’ another tipster insisted to DeuxMoi that Irina and Kanye ”Def dating.’ 

Another link between the pair occurred as recent as last month, with Irina having sported a DMX shirt designed by Kanye in collaboration with Balenciaga. 

During their vacation, Kanye could be seen taking snaps of Irina, suggesting that he seems to be enamored with the runway beauty.


Family duties: Irina shares her four-year-old Lea with ex Cooper, while Kanye has four children with estranged wife Kim (pictured with seven-year-old daughter North in 2020) 

Angelic: Shayk sported a revealing gold getup and a pair of CGI angel wings when appearing in Kanye West’s Power music video (pictured above) 

France has always been a favored destination for the Yeezy star, who has spent extensive time there with his estranged wife Kim – having whisked her off to Paris when they first began dating in 2012. 

Kim famously sat front row at Kanye’s runaway show during Paris Fashion Week in March 2012, which amplified the huge buzz surrounding their relationship at the time.

Then in 2014, ahead of their lavish nuptials in Florence, Italy, Kim and Kanye had an extravagant pre-wedding party at the Palace of Versailles in Paris. 

The night before Kanye’s birthday sighting with Irina, Kim posted an Instagram story of herself opening a bottle of French wine from Bordeaux, with the mysterious caption: ’67, ’01 or nothing! If you know you know!’

It would seem that Kanye is already extremely fond of Irina, having chosen to spend his special day with the gorgeous model in a place that he holds so close to his heart.

Ex: Famously, the runway model was previously involved with actor Bradley Cooper, whom she shares four-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with. They’re seen at the 2018 Met Gala together above

Famously, the runway model was previously involved with actor Bradley Cooper, whom she shares four-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with. 

Irina and Bradley began seeing each other in 2015 and moved quickly with their relationship, as they welcomed Lea two years after they initially met.

Although the two were often spotted together in public over the next few years, their partnership came to an end in 2019.

Cooper and Shayk have remained on good terms, and the actor moved to New York City in order to be closer to his daughter and former girlfriend. 

Prior to beginning a relationship with the A Star Is Born director, she was in a high-profile relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo for several years, who Kim Kardashian was also once linked to. 

Kanye West’s relationship history

ALEXIS PHIFER: 2002-2008

First fiancée: A then unknown Kanye started dating model and designer Alexis in 2002

A then unknown Kanye started dating model and designer Alexis in 2002 – around the same time he met future wife Kim for the first time.

They had an on-off romance for a few years before getting engaged in 2006. However, 18 months later they called off the wedding.

Alexis told People in 2008: ‘It’s always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends

‘I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavors. He’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever met.’ 

Kanye processed the break-up by working on 808s and Heartbreak – an album which would top the charts and propel him to rap superstardom.

BROOKE CRITTENDON: 2004-2006

Romance: Brooke dated Kanye for two-and-a-half years after meeting backstage at a gig in 2004 (pictured 2006)

Brooke dated Kanye for two-and-a-half years after meeting backstage at a gig in 2004 when she was working as a production assistant for MTV.   

But the couple eventually called time on their long-term romance because Brooke wasn’t comfortable with ‘sharing’ her man with other women.

She added in an interview with The Sun newspaper in 2013: ‘I was never OK being one of many — or even one of a few. 

‘Kanye was very open and honest but it ended up with me knowing too much. 

‘I don’t want to be silly and say it wasn’t cheating because I knew about it.

‘He definitely had an appreciation for the feminine form and a curiosity. 

‘As a celebrity, sex becomes cheap but his obsession with sex was more sophisticated.’

AMBER ROSE:  2008-2010  

Acrimonious split: Kanye’s most high-profile romance pre-Kimye was with model and social media star Amber Rose (pictured 2010)

Kanye’s most high-profile romance pre-Kimye was with model and social media star Amber Rose. Kanye is said to have spotted Amber on a video shoot for Ludacris’ 2008 single What Them Girls Like and they struck up a bond.

The beauty was by his side when he stole the mic from Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs and the pair stayed together for two years.   

Kanye was bold about slamming his former girlfriend in 2015 when he said in an interview that he had to take ’30 showers’ after dating Amber.

He candidly confessed: ‘If Kim had dated me when I wanted, there would be no Amber Rose.’

The rapper is said to have had his eye on Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim as early as 2008, naming her his ‘girl of the week’ in early blog posts which resurfaced in October 2014.  

He added in the one-to-one: ‘It’s very hard for a woman to want to be with someone that’s with Amber Rose. I had to take 30 showers before I got with Kim.’   

Amber later branded Kim a ‘homewrecker’. 

In January 2012, Amber accused Kanye of cheating on her with Kim, who was then dating American footballer player Reggie Bush.

She told America’s Star magazine: ‘They were both cheating. They were both cheating on me and Reggie with each other.

‘She was sending pictures, and I was like, “Kim, just stop. Don’t be that person.”‘         

In January 2016 West reignited his long war with ex-girlfriend Amber after dragging her name into a 30 tweet tirade against her then partner Wiz Khalifa.

But her revenge was rather more concise – a short, shocking and sexually explicit response that caused a collective gasp across the Internet.   

In 2020 he was also said to have called her a ‘prostitute’ at a presidential rally.   

2010 – 2011 SELITA EBANKS/MELODY THORNTON/CHANEL IMAN/VIRGINIE MAURY 


Relationship? The star was linked to Victoria’s Secret beauty Selita Ebanks in 2010 and Chanel Iman in 2011 (right)

The star was linked to Victoria’s Secret beauty Selita Ebanks and did little to quell the rumours after casting her as the lead in his 2010 short fashion film, Runaway.

He is then said to have moved on with Pussycat Dolls star Melody Thornton but the romance fizzled out.    

Kanye continued his model dating as he was linked to fellow VS star Chanel Iman, although she denied they were ever in a relationship.

He was then seen packing on the PDA with French model Virginie Maury in France although this soon came to an end.  

KIM KARDASHIAN: 2012 – 2021

Early snap: Kim confirmed her romance with Kanye in June 2012

They finally got together eight years after meeting. 

In March, The rumored couple let it be known they were spending time with each other when Kim sat front row at Kanye’s runway show during Paris Fashion Week. 

The following month, after months of rumors and rumblings, Kim and Kanye made their relationship official as they held hands in New York City. 

In May they took things a step further and make their red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival during the premiere for the film Cruel Summer. 

In December, the Stronger rapper joyously reveals that his is expecting his first child with Kim during a New Year’s Eve concert in Atlantic City. 

They would go on to have four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.

Kayne and Kim’s relationship began to hit a rough patch in 2020 after West revealed he and Kim considered aborting their first pregnancy during an erratic speech for his presidential campaign.

He also disparaged Kim’s mother Kris Jenner and insinuated Kim may have been unfaithful.

The couple tried to work things out, with an emotional Kardashian seen visiting her husband at his Wyoming ranch last July.

But by the end of that month, Kim was reportedly meeting with lawyers to start the divorce process. They officially filed for divorce in January of this year.

IRINA SHAYK: 2021

New flame: Rumors Kanye was romancing the Russian model emerged in May 2021. She’s seen in 2019 above

Rumors Kanye was romancing the Russian model first emerged on social media in May 2021.

DailyMail.com officially confirmed their romance with exclusive pictures of the pair taking a romantic stroll around Provence, France on June 9th 2021.

The pair were seen smiling and strolling around on the grounds of a luxury boutique hotel with some friends. 

Shayk previously dated Bradley Cooper, who she shares daughter Lea de Seine with.

Irina and Kanye are certainly no strangers to one another, having been connected for more than a decade.

Back in 2010, the runway maven was a featured player in West’s Heaven-inspired Power music video, where she portrayed an angel.

Just two years later, the Russian-born beauty put her modeling skills to the test as she graced the runway for West’s Fall/Winter fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week. 

 

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