Kim Kardashian Westhas no plans to drop “West” from her last name.Amid reports thatKanye Westhasfiled paperwork to make his first name “Ye,“a source tells PEOPLE that though the rapper may be considering a name change, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar will be keeping her surname the same.“Although Kanye often has creative ideas that Kim appreciates, he also often changes his mind. He might like Ye now, but it’s hard to know if he will in the future,” the insider says. “All the kids have the last name West, so Kim is keeping it as is. Kanye hasn’t asked her to change it either.“For more onKim KardashianandKanye West, his thirdDondaalbum listening party and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.Kardashian West, 40,filed for divorcefrom West, 44, in February after almost 7 years of marriage. The two share four children: daughtersNorth, 8, andChicago, 3, plus sonsSaint, 5, andPsalm, 2.Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with their children.Kim Kardashian/InstagramThe news that she will keep her last name the same as her children comes weeks after fans speculated that Kardashian West’supcoming rebrand of her cosmetics company,KKW Beauty, had something to do with her wanting to drop the “W” from its name.However,Women’s Wear Dailyreported in July that West has actually been the onehelping Kardashian Westwith her beauty brand upheaval.A source toldWWDthat Kardashian’s rebrand “has nothing to do” with her divorce or dropping the “W” from its name — although a new brand name is coming.“Kim is stillKim KardashianWest and has not changed her legal name,” the source said. “The rebrand has been in the works for some time. Kanye actually helped Kim come up with the new name and the packaging,” the insidersaid. “Innovative formulas and even the shopping experience of being able to shop all categories in beauty and cosmetics under one brand, one website has always been Kim’s vision from the beginning. She is incredibly excited about this next phase.“ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ImagesKardashian West has also been supporting her ex-husband’s work as of late, bringing their four children to the first twolistening partiesfor West’s upcoming album,Donda.A third listening party is set to take place on Aug. 26 at Soldier Field in Chicago.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Kim and Kanye have afriendly relationship,” a source told PEOPLE earlier this week. “It’s always been important to Kim to have a good relationship with Kanye. They are not getting back together though.““Kim still appreciates Kanye’s business advice and guidance. She is happy that they can hang out. For a long time, Kanye was very upset and disappointed that Kim filed for divorce. She understood why and gave him space,” the insider continued, adding that they are now “able to make amicable decisions that benefit the kids.”
Kim Kardashian Westhas no plans to drop “West” from her last name.
Amid reports thatKanye Westhasfiled paperwork to make his first name “Ye,“a source tells PEOPLE that though the rapper may be considering a name change, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar will be keeping her surname the same.
“Although Kanye often has creative ideas that Kim appreciates, he also often changes his mind. He might like Ye now, but it’s hard to know if he will in the future,” the insider says. “All the kids have the last name West, so Kim is keeping it as is. Kanye hasn’t asked her to change it either.”
For more onKim KardashianandKanye West, his thirdDondaalbum listening party and other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
Kardashian West, 40,filed for divorcefrom West, 44, in February after almost 7 years of marriage. The two share four children: daughtersNorth, 8, andChicago, 3, plus sonsSaint, 5, andPsalm, 2.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with their children.Kim Kardashian/Instagram
The news that she will keep her last name the same as her children comes weeks after fans speculated that Kardashian West’supcoming rebrand of her cosmetics company,KKW Beauty, had something to do with her wanting to drop the “W” from its name.
However,Women’s Wear Dailyreported in July that West has actually been the onehelping Kardashian Westwith her beauty brand upheaval.
A source toldWWDthat Kardashian’s rebrand “has nothing to do” with her divorce or dropping the “W” from its name — although a new brand name is coming.
“Kim is stillKim KardashianWest and has not changed her legal name,” the source said. “The rebrand has been in the works for some time. Kanye actually helped Kim come up with the new name and the packaging,” the insidersaid. “Innovative formulas and even the shopping experience of being able to shop all categories in beauty and cosmetics under one brand, one website has always been Kim’s vision from the beginning. She is incredibly excited about this next phase.”
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
Kardashian West has also been supporting her ex-husband’s work as of late, bringing their four children to the first twolistening partiesfor West’s upcoming album,Donda.A third listening party is set to take place on Aug. 26 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“Kim and Kanye have afriendly relationship,” a source told PEOPLE earlier this week. “It’s always been important to Kim to have a good relationship with Kanye. They are not getting back together though.”
“Kim still appreciates Kanye’s business advice and guidance. She is happy that they can hang out. For a long time, Kanye was very upset and disappointed that Kim filed for divorce. She understood why and gave him space,” the insider continued, adding that they are now “able to make amicable decisions that benefit the kids.”
source: people.com
