On Saturday, Kanye West unveiled a new song titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine” on social media platform X. This track, which he claims is by Sean “Diddy” Combs, features contributions from West's daughter, North West, and additional artists including Combs’ son, Christian “King” Combs, and Chicago singer Jasmine Williams, who is associated with West's fashion brand, Yeezy.
The release of “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine” comes amid a reported dispute between Kanye West and his former wife, Kim Kardashian. According to sources, Kardashian expressed concerns that she wanted to protect her children from being featured in a song without proper consent. This tension over the song’s release was highlighted in a series of text messages that West shared, which have since been deleted.
The track opens with a voice that appears to be Combs, who is credited as Puff Daddy, expressing gratitude towards West for taking care of his children. He states, “I just want to thank you so much just for taking care of my kids, man. Ain’t nobody reached out, ain’t nobody called.” West responds with heartfelt appreciation, saying, “I love you so much, man. It’s like, you raised me. Even when I didn’t know you, know what I’m saying?”
Notably, North West showcases her talent by rapping on the track, including a standout line: “When you see me shining, then you see the light.” This moment highlights the young artist’s burgeoning talent and connection to her father’s music.
Prior to the song's release, Kanye West shared screenshots of text messages he alleged were between him and Kardashian. In these texts, Kardashian claimed to have sent legal paperwork to West to ensure that she would not be included in the Diddy song, stating, “One person has to trademark!” The conversation primarily revolved around the trademark of North West's name, which Kardashian had trademarked as part of an agreement with Kanye when their children were born. This move was intended to prevent any third parties from trademarking their children's names.
Kardashian clarified that the trademark would eventually revert to North West when she turns 18, as she is currently just 11 years old. In response to Kardashian’s concerns, West reportedly threatened, “Amend it or I’m going to war. And neither of us will recover from the public fallout.” He added a dramatic note, stating, “You’re going to have to kill me.”
A representative for Kim Kardashian did not respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment regarding this latest development. The situation continues to unfold as West has previously expressed admiration for Combs, who recently appeared in court to plead not guilty to multiple charges, including federal sex trafficking and kidnapping. This ongoing saga not only showcases the complexities of celebrity relationships but also highlights the challenges surrounding family and artistic collaborations in the public eye.
As the story develops, fans and followers of both Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are left to speculate on the future of their co-parenting relationship and the impact of such public disputes on their family dynamics.
