Tue, 22 April 2008 at 11:05 am

Kanye West’s Ex Speaks Out About Split

Kanye West and his designer fiancée Alexis Phifer have broken off their engagement after of a year and a half.

“It’s always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends,” Alexis tells People. “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.”

“They’d been having problems,” a pal of West’s says. “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.”

She also tells Us Weekly: “It’s been hard and not been an easy time. I tried to keep things private but yes, it’s sad.”

A source close to the couple added, “He broke up with her. Alexis still doesn’t really know what happened. It’s like she lost her best friend too. Things may change one day. He embraced her son and supported her business and her with all his heart. It’s just a rough time right now.”

Photos: WENN
Posted to: Alexis Phifer, Kanye West
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15 Comments

# 1

penny @ 04/22/2008 at 11:08 am

didnt knoo he was married lol
first!

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[☆F a m o u s☆] @ 04/22/2008 at 11:08 am

here she goes - opening her big nobody mouth, trying to get some publicity.

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FOOD @ 04/22/2008 at 11:12 am

I AM SOOOOOO HUNGRY!!!!!!

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MOSH4nessa @ 04/22/2008 at 11:29 am

i want vanessaaaaa hudgens!!!!!

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jess @ 04/22/2008 at 11:58 am

KANYE WEST!!!!!!! too bad they broke up

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BBperfume @ 04/22/2008 at 12:05 pm

Why did she have to release a statement to the press?It’s not like her and Kanye were a media megawatt couple, like the Beckhams, Tomkat, Brandgelina etc..

Kanye has never been very public about his relationship and I didn’t know who this braod was until today.LMAO!!

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# 7

Molly @ 04/22/2008 at 2:36 pm

http://www.celebrityprayerlist.com

She’s just hoping to get some of his millions.

PS Who won between him and 50?

http://www.celebrityprayerlist.com

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# 8

myeyeisonyou @ 04/22/2008 at 2:42 pm

You never know they may end up together again

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# 9

ZanessaFan4Lyfe!! @ 04/22/2008 at 5:32 pm

#4 is soooo right who cares about him?? WE WANT VANESSA HUDGENS!! xD

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# 10

hotbitch @ 04/22/2008 at 10:14 pm

I honestly thought they were the real deal. I’ve seen pics of him looking at her and you just knew he was in love. And his mom really wanted him to marry her. Too bad.

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# 11

*I love kanye west * @ 04/23/2008 at 7:44 am

i didnt no he was to be married

i fell sorry for him having to put up wid her now because she has just said that to the press for jack **** wht was the point she needs to get over im now because they are over …… well if kanye west hears dis it wont lol

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# 12

Alix @ 04/23/2008 at 4:54 pm

He may not realize it, but his mother’s death is now beginning to take hold. The grieving process is underway, and it is a painful process, indeed.

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# 13

NeedMoreEducation @ 10/01/2008 at 9:40 am

Some of you really need to go back to school. The spelling and use of words are so pityfull

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# 14

NeedMoreEducation @ 10/01/2008 at 9:40 am

Some of you really need to go back to school. The spelling and use of words are so pityful