Kanye West may be married again, but insiders say that hasn’t stopped him from feeling a certain type of way about Kim Kardashian’s rumored new romance with Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton. According to reports, the rapper is struggling behind the scenes as he watches his ex-wife grow closer to someone who was once part of his own inner circle.
Sources claim Ye is “jealous” and unsettled by the situation, especially given his history with Hamilton. Seeing Kardashian move on has reportedly always been difficult for him—first with Pete Davidson and now with the seven-time world champion. While West has tied the knot with Bianca Censori and is said to be settled, insiders say it still “throws him off” whenever Kim is spotted with another high-profile man.
Fuel was added to the fire when Kardashian and Hamilton were seen together at Super Bowl LX on February 8, sitting side by side in a suite at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The moment quickly went viral. Fans were convinced Hamilton had already blended into Kim’s world after eagle-eared followers claimed they heard his voice in a February 9 Instagram video she posted featuring sisters Khloé and Kylie. For Ye, sources say, that’s a tough pill to swallow. Hamilton isn’t just a random new boyfriend—he’s someone who once shared holidays and milestones with the family.
Kardashian and Hamilton have traveled in the same celebrity circles for more than a decade. They both attended the 2014 GQ Men of the Year Awards in London while in different relationships at the time. In 2015, West even invited Hamilton to spend Easter at his home and publicly praised him afterward. Over the years, Hamilton has maintained friendly ties with members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, including Kendall and Kris, often crossing paths at major events like the Monaco Grand Prix.
That long-standing connection reportedly makes the situation more delicate. Insiders say Kardashian and Hamilton are intentionally keeping their relationship low-profile, partly out of concern for how West might react. Given Ye’s explosive response when Kardashian dated Davidson—including diss tracks, social media rants, and a controversial animated music video—the caution isn’t surprising.
Despite the drama of the past, both West and Kardashian appear to be focused on co-parenting their four children—North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Kardashian has admitted publicly that her high-profile ex has complicated her dating life, with some potential partners hesitant to get involved. Still, sources say she’s genuinely excited about her connection with Hamilton and feels secure around him. Neither she nor Hamilton has confirmed anything publicly, and when asked about his Super Bowl appearance with her, he quickly shut it down, calling it his “private life.” For now, the rumored romance remains unofficial—but the tension surrounding it is anything but subtle.
