Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty
Kanye Westsays he’s holding out hope for a reconciliation with his estranged wife,Kim Kardashian West.
Whileappearing as a guest on theDrink ChampspodcastThursday, the 44-year-old musician spoke about Kardashian West, 41, whofiled for divorcefrom the rapper earlier this year, and how he hopes the pair can still make their relationship work.
Referring to Kardashian West as his “wife” — " ‘cause she’s still my wife, ain’t no paperwork" — at one point in the conversation, West then spoke about the reality star’sSaturday Night Livehosting gig last month, where she joked that she divorced West because of his “personality.”
“That ain’t no joke to me,” West added. “My kids want their parents to stay together. I want … us to be together.”
The pair haveremained amicable, however, as theyfocus on co-parenting their kids: daughtersNorth, 8, andChicago, 3½, plus sonsSaint, 5½, andPsalm, 2.
“Kim and Kanye are friends, but that’s it. She is still moving forward with the divorce,” a sourcetold PEOPLElast month. “She loves having Kanye’s support though.”
“They were not in a good place around the time Kim filed for divorce. She is so happy that things are better now,” the insider added. “It’s all very beneficial for the kids.”
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The pictures sparked rumors of a romance, and though a previous source said they are “just friends,” another told PEOPLE that the two stars do “have chemistry.”
“Pete can be super charming and Kim loves the attention,” theinsider explained, adding that they’re having “fun” together.
“She is having fun and enjoying life,” the source said. “Her focus is still on her kids and work, but you can tell that she is ready to date. She is very happy and in a good place. She has moved on from Kanye and feels it’s for the best.”
source: people.com
