
After a whirlwind of controversy, Kanye West has reportedly escaped to Japan. But what led him to flee Los Angeles, and how has his family life been affected?
- Mar 25, 2025
AceShowbiz - Kanye West has turned heads with a series of controversial social media rants targeting his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, former friends like Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles, and even his children. After causing disruptions on his path, he has fled to Tokyo to "decompress," according to insiders.
Multiple sources reported that the "Bound 2" artist instantly calmed down upon his arrival in Tokyo last week. Familiar with Kanye's erratic behavior in Los Angeles, insiders claim that the bustling Japanese capital offers him a rare sense of tranquility, far removed from his usual stressors.
The trigger for Kanye's escape was a heated argument over his eldest daughter, North West. The 11-year-old was featured in Kanye's P. Diddy tribute song, leading to an intense fallout with Kim who considers seeking sole custody of their kids.
The tension surrounding this dispute exposed deeper issues in their co-parenting dynamics, particularly regarding who has the final say over their children's public image.
But the controversies extend beyond family squabbles. The rapper's recent social media tirades against Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z's children have led the couple to contemplate legal action against Kanye.
The drama does not stop there. Kanye also lashed out at his pal Playboi Carti for allegedly going behind his back to secure a collaboration with North. "I decided North won't be doing any songs with Carti," he declared on social media despite their previously amicable relationship.
Playboy Carti's omission of Kanye's contribution from his latest album has further strained their relationship. Kanye retaliated by cutting Carti's parts from his new project "Bully" and labeled Carti a "dumber version of Virgil [Abloh]."
Carti's ex Iggy Azalea is another figure caught in Kanye's crosshairs as her comments about Kanye finding sexual gratification in her photographs resurfaced. Kanye responded by dragging Carti and Azalea's kid Onyx into their feud, prompting Azalea's protective instinct as a mother to kick in.
"Ye, I understand the point you want to make. I say this with kindness and as a mother: Please, leave my child out of this," she pleaded.
Even Diddy who was supposed to be Kanye's strongest ally following Kanye's "Free Puff" message was reportedly wary of Kanye, especially after their prison call leaked. A source said Diddy didn't know his call from jail was recorded for public consumption. The embattled star "thought he was having a friend call him to check on his kids."
In light of these controversies, Kanye's departure to Tokyo appears to be an attempt to find peace and distance himself from the chaos that has engulfed his life in Los Angeles. Whether this move will provide lasting tranquility or merely a temporary respite remains to be seen.
Kanye West is no stranger to public and personal conflict. While Tokyo offers a sanctuary, it is uncertain how long this calm can last against the backdrop of his turbulent life.