Keeping up with the Kardashians — Kim and boyfriend Kanye West, that is — has become increasingly complicated. This week alone, West set the Internet ablaze with an infinitely quotable New York Times interview, saw the leak of his upcoming album Yeezus and welcomed his first child with Kardashian.
Baby Kimye has been perhaps the most talked about celebrity spawn since Beyoncè gave birth to Blue Ivy Carter in January 2012, and with Kardashian and West continually courting the media (purposefully or otherwise), her impending arrival has been a hot topic since late last year. Let's take a look back:
December 30, 2012
West announced that he and Kardashian were expecting during a performance in Atlantic City, telling the audience in Revel Resort's Ovation Hall to "make some noise" for his "baby mama."
Kardashian confirmed the news the next day, writing on her blog, "It's true!! Kanye and I are expecting a baby. We feel so blessed and lucky and wish that in addition to both of our families, his mom and my dad could be here to celebrate this special time with us. Looking forward to great new beginnings in 2013 and to starting a family. Happy New Year!!! Xo."
May 6, 2013
The couple attended the fashion-forward Met Gala, where during his performance, West paused to bolster his lady love. "Don't let nobody bring you down, you're so awesome, you're so awesome!," the rapper said, a comment reportedly meant for Kardashian, who'd been garnering unflattering tabloid attention during her pregnancy.
May 22
Rumors began swirling that the couple was ...
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