Kanye West Reportedly Unsettled by Kim Kardashian's Romance with Friend Lewis Hamilton
Kim Kardashian's ex-husband Kanye West is reportedly feeling uncomfortable with her new romantic involvement with one of his longtime friends, Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton. According to sources close to the situation, the 45-year-old SKIMS founder has been dating Hamilton, whom both Kardashian and West have known for over a decade, sparking mixed emotions for the rapper.
Sources Reveal West's Jealousy Over Kardashian's New Relationship
A source told the Daily Mail, "Ye is jealous, yup, it feels weird for him. It is always strange for him to see his ex-wife out with another man. It felt weird with Pete Davidson and now it feels weird with Lewis Hamilton." The insider added that seeing Hamilton integrate into Kardashian's family circle has been particularly difficult for West, stating, "That used to be Ye's family, now Lewis is there, it's hard to see."
This discomfort was amplified when Hamilton was spotted cozying up to Kardashian at a highly public event: Sunday's Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Additionally, Hamilton's voice was heard in a recent Instagram video featuring Kardashian with her sisters Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, indicating his growing closeness to her family.
Historical Connections and Current Dynamics
Kardashian and Hamilton have been friends for many years, with historical photos showing them together with their then-partners West and Nicole Scherzinger at the 2014 GQ Men of the Year Awards in London. In 2015, West even invited Hamilton to spend Easter with his family, praising his musical talents at the time. Hamilton later joined Kardashian and her family in the VIP section when West headlined Glastonbury that same year.
Despite these past connections, West has moved on since his divorce from Kardashian in 2022, marrying Bianca Censori in December of that year. The source noted that West's marriage to Censori is "stable" and that he remains on good terms with Kardashian and their four children: North, 12, Saint, nine, Chicago, seven, and Psalm, six. Kardashian herself confirmed improved relations with West on a recent podcast episode of Khloe In Wonder Land, stating they are now on friendly terms.
Hamilton's Integration into the Kardashian-Jenner Circle
Lewis Hamilton has longstanding ties to the Kardashian-Jenner family beyond his relationship with Kim. He has been close friends with her sister Kendall Jenner for years, and their mother Kris Jenner has been seen cheering him on at the Monaco Grand Prix. Kardashian and Hamilton were also seen together at the 2021 Wall Street Journal's Innovator Awards, where Hamilton shared a photograph of them backstage on Instagram, praising her work with SKIMS.
The couple made their first joint public outing at the Super Bowl, following a romantic weekend getaway in the Cotswolds last week, where they enjoyed an intimate dinner and couple's massage. They were last seen together after Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen last month.
Hamilton's Romantic History and Current Status
Lewis Hamilton has had his share of high-profile relationships, most notably an on-off romance with Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger from 2007 until their final split in 2015. More recently, he was linked to model Ashley Moore in September 2025 and British singer Raye last summer. His current relationship with Kardashian marks a significant new chapter in his personal life, blending his existing friendships with the family into a romantic context.
The Daily Mail has reached out to a representative for Kanye West for comment but did not immediately receive a response. As this story develops, it highlights the complex interplay of celebrity friendships, past marriages, and new romances in the entertainment world.
