Kanye West & Alexis Phifer Split Up

Access Hollywood - April 21, 2008 2:16 PM PDT

NEW YORK, NY -- Kanye West is a single man according to a new report.

West's fiancee of almost two years, designer Alexis Phifer, and the superstar rapper have gone their separate ways, the designer herself confirmed to People.

[ Access Extended: Dr. Donda West's Funeral - Play it Now ]

"It's always sad when things like this end…we remain friends," Phifer said. "I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavors. He's one of the most talented people I've ever met."

People reported that the designer hit the red carpet last week for a New York City event, without her engagement ring.

[ Hip Hop Stars - Check Out the Photos ]

A source close to Kanye said the former couple's relationship had been unsteady for some time.

"They'd been having problems," a friend of the rapper told People. "Kanye is really focused on his show; he's putting everything into the show right now. Alexis is a nice girl, but Kanye has been going through a rough time. They hit a rough patch and for now they've split."

[ All Access: Kanye West - Music - TV One - Celebrities ]

A rep for West, would not comment, when contacted by People.

comments

comments

comments 1-10 of 46  |< newest · < newer · older > · oldest >|  hide comments · post a comment
  • Lola
    atleast he's single now.......wan be yours
    report abuseposted May 29, 2008 2:41 AM PDT
  • slowjamz101
    Aww that is so sad but my man Kanye got alot on his plate... Its so much pain in Kanye voice. Its unbelievable.. Maybe this seperation or breakup is just apart of him getting hisself 2gether. And they didnt confirm how Kaye felt about the breakup then i dont believe it. But Kanye will let it be known in a future song.... God I Love Him
    report abuseposted May 8, 2008 8:11 PM PDT
  • SuzieQ
    I agree with earlier posts that they were engaged so she obviously meant something to him.... but the fact that they broke up, may mean that's how he really feels.... My opinion may be biased because my childs father left when our baby was 4/5 months old... I'd gotten pregnant and he decided to stand by me through the pregnancy & birth....but we had a bad fight and he le
    report abuseposted April 23, 2008 3:50 AM PDT
  • IMANI
    I don't think this is so surprising considering that he lost his mother. She was the main woman in his life and losing her in the way that he did must be very difficult for him to deal with. I don't know if the woman is a goldigger, but he doesn't need that kind of woman in his life and what he needs most is people who truly care about him supporting him while he is grievi
    report abuseposted April 22, 2008 1:33 PM PDT
  • ms.b_4lyfe
    just follow yur heart n god would lead the way!!!
    report abuseposted April 22, 2008 12:39 PM PDT
  • jesslnas21
    hey!!!!!!!!!! michle 4534 why dont u get a f#@%& job and support ur own ass u pathetic gold digger..woman like u make me SICK!!!!!!! u should be ashamed of urself... have some pride biatchhhhhhhh
    report abuseposted April 22, 2008 12:20 PM PDT
  • tellitlikeitis
    to JanetM, I know exactly what you are talking about. when my father died i know that a huge part of me died too. i just wanted the world to go away because even though i had brothers and sisters i felt like i was the only one feeling my loss, feeling my pain. maybe west needs to go through some things alone to get to some things in life
    report abuseposted April 22, 2008 12:12 PM PDT
  • TIFFNEY
    THAT'S GOOD FOR HER, HE'S GAY ANYWAY.
    report abuseposted April 22, 2008 11:31 AM PDT
  • andream_80
    Just saw Kanye's show last week in Seattle and it was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. Extremly entertaining and it was a CLASSIC! Way to go MR. WEST!
    report abuseposted April 22, 2008 10:48 AM PDT
  • THEY PROBABLY JUST TAKING A BREAK, IT HAPPENDS. SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A LIL TIME APART. IM SURE THEY WILL COME BACK TOGATHER. I MEAN HE ENGAGED HER, SO THAT MEANS THAT HE IS IN LOVE WITH HER, SHE WASN'T JUST SOME CHICK.
    report abuseposted April 22, 2008 10:31 AM PDT
comments 1-10 of 46  |< newest · < newer · older > · oldest >| 

Post A Comment

sign in to post a comment.

sign in

Help us to improve! - Send Your Suggestions