RUMOR: KANYE & ALEXIS CALL IT QUITS?
Friday, April 18, 2008
Okay, most of you know how I do. I usually don’t mention these crazy-ass web rumors anymore, especially when it’s concerning one of my favorite celeb couples to post about, Kanye & Alexis! But since we’ve been getting emails out the ass asking about what’s going on, I decided to post this up.
Jawn Murray of AOL Black Voices is claiming that the couple called it quits recently and the engagement is off. Say it ain’t so!
Sources close to the hip-hop star tell me that it was West who ended the engagement after revealing to Phifer: “I just don’t think it is going to work out anymore.” The 30-year-old entertainer even asked for his ring back!
The often-controversial rapper/producer got engaged to Phifer while overseas in the fall of 2006. The two met when Phifer worked as the assistant to West’s fulltime wardrobe stylist. [ READ MORE ]
I interviewed Kanye last year and the star spoke briefly on his relationship with Alexis…..
KANYE TALKING ABOUT HIS RELATIONSHIP W/ ALEXIS (SEPT. ‘07)

Angel: So let me get to another question. You know about you and Alexis. Getting a lot of buzz, everybody wants to get more information about you guys now. So did you set a wedding date yet?
Kanye: We still working on that, but as soon as I set it, I’m not gon tell nobody. I’m like not going to tell anybody when I get married, because it’s not anything that I’m doing for publicity. You know it’s a real life thing, and it just so happen to be under the microscope because people take pictures of us everywhere. You know, it’s not a thing that I’m doing to promote anything, that’s really our thing.
Angel: Okay. So her new line was just featured a couple of weeks back during Fashion Week, do you guys collab like on fashion items? Since you’re working on your line as well.
Kanye: I be begging her to like help me with something [he says smiling]. The most she will do is like, “Tell me, give me some advice, I like that.”
Angel: [laughs]
Kanye: “I don’t like that.” But with her line, she will finish up the whole line and have it out before I even see anything. But I really liked her last line, I mean I like all her clothes, but this last line, I think she has reached a new level. I think since we were around each other, creatively we both pushed the envelope to a whole new level. [Her line] Looks like a reflection visually of what I did sonically on Graduation.
Angel: Oh that’s hot.
Kanye: ……Like when I came out the gate, I was with Lex, you know when I first dropped The College Dropout.
Angel: Oh okay.
Kanye: And that’s like the person that you got and now I’m with her again and I think it’s a real testament to every good man has a great woman by his side.
Angel: Un huh.
Kanye: Because, now I’m with her again and people like me again.
Angel: Can’t hate on that.
As most of you noticed, Alexis made a solo appearance at Cassie’s party on Thursday night and she wasn’t rocking a ring.








75 Comments
1.
its me bitches!
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
awwwww thats too bad….
2.
ThinkAboutIt
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
He may just need some time to grieve and heal… losing your mother [especially so unexpectedly] makes you looks at everything from a different perspective.
3.
Birch
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I hope this is just a rumor cause I really like them as a couple…I hope they work it out
4.
2short
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I’m seriously sitting here pissed off right now. This better be a rumor, I was waiting to see how their wedding was going to turn out!
Awwwwww @ what he said about her at then end of the audio clip. That’s love.
5.
VickieD
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
Good job Kanye! She is hideous looking, and why does her weave always look matted? Not a good look. He’s too trendy for that.
6.
Somer
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
II just saw John Legend at a showcase he did for a new artist Estelle last night here in Atlanta. I was wondering why he was in an extreamly good mood. Damn John look good in person.
7.
J. Lewis (My dick is like ginger ale)
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
That’s right get that ring back before she take it to the pawn shop or turn it into diamond earrings-but I hate to hear about them breaking up. They seemed like a good couple. Best of luck to them on their quest for love
8.
tiana [not the blogger]
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
what a shame.
they would have been a POWER couple.
it seems like they complemented each other.
9.
cocacola72284
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
Hmmm, I know I read a rumor somewhere else recently that they got married overseas. This rumor was like w/in the last few weeks.
Who knows! I just hope everything is ok with them b/c she seemed to bring balance in his life.
10.
Laila
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I never thought they were compatible and she never seemed into him anyway. Kanye has been making the rounds out and about without her for a loong time.
11.
Dame
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I hope it is a rumor their pics flashes thru my mind and the look so happy 2gether.
If he is single I love you Ye *getting my stalk ready for May 2nd.*
12.
FreshFromTheStreetz.blogspot.com
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
Hmmmm maybe that’s the reason why he’s been posting so many Stacey Dash magazine covers up on his blog. LOL sike I’m just playing but oh well I really wasn’t feeling them as a couple to much anyway. Kanye should get with Jessica White or my homie Dollicia Bryan.
13.
tybu
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I’m not believing that things aren’t working out and that they seperated. They’re probably fooling the public. Atleast I hope so.
They make a beautiful couple. Plus I just seen a picture on mediatakeout.com a few days ago with a picture of Kanye West wearing his wedding ring.
I do agree that times are probably hard for them both due to the recent death of Kanye’s mother. But Alexis will have to step in and be strong during Kanye’s mourning and build him up. She may even have to put some of her projects on the back burner to be more committed to supporting and keeping her man up.
I wish them luck and will keep them in my prayers.
14.
UM...I GUESS
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
NOOOOOO!!
i hope its only a rumor….
15.
Al.B.Real
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
NOOOOOOO!!!!! KANYE’S TOO HIGH FOR HER. She is hott too. Hahahaha, I would hate to see her or kanye with another person. Why does the film Hitch come to mind? but like opposite way round.
16.
clarkthink
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I think Kanye loves Kanye so much that he don’t want to share him with anyone.
17.
okay
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I agree with #2, maybe he needs time. The got back together before, maybe they will again.
18.
shai
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
Is that why Lex was photographed by herself recently at that event?
That was a fly ass couple BUT that is Kanye West she was with….arrogant, selfcentered, divatude ass Kanye…
He’s fly but She is too…I think they’ll be just fine
19.
Just Jenn
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
Awww I loved them too together aswell. Even Dr West approved. Thats a shame, whatever it is (IF ITS TRUE), then I hope they can work it out.
20.
SAY WHAT:O
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
awww thats a bummer, i though those two was going to last
21.
Laila
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
i’m jealous of Alexis’ skin!
22.
cutenlovley
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
What happened to the girl that was in his first video, “Through the Fire”? DIdn’t he say in his dedications in the cd cover of his first cd that he was going to marry her?
Angel, do you have any pictures of her?
23.
Ali
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
It’s a rumor.
24.
Grit Suit
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
That was a sham anyway. She was hired arm candy just like John Legend has his hired one as well.
25.
Islandchick_Bri
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
NoOoOoOoooO….
26.
african_queen
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
say it aint so…hopefully its a runor because i love these two together…their like perfection
27.
ashleymichelle
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I hope this isn’t true! and lol @ 16 “Kanye loves Kanye so much”. Kanye does seem like the type that isn’t ready for commitment. I hope he doesn’t pull a diddy in the future, you know…all that shit about bein in love but you can’t even get seroius and marry ole girl. But like I said i hope this is just a rumor because they make a real cute couple.
28.
Somer
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
The really sad thing about these women who are nothing more than beards is that they don’t even realize it. I think that is why most DL men use models cause they are too stupid to see the obvious. John Legend is on his 4th model. His lastest one has lasted the longest. I think she is clueless. His shortest relationship was with the only black one, Jessica White. I think because she actually had a decent career before meeting John, she didn’t need work as his beard so she got the hell on.
29.
THAT'S WASSUP
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
@28 Alexis isn’t a model. She is an accomplished fashion designer. Look her up.
Hopefully this is a rumor. These two looked real and his mother spoke highly of her.
30.
Giggles loves Mariahs new album
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I could never marry a rapper, it would be impossible. i couldn’t subject myself to that kind of pain- the constant cheating and womanizing. As much as I think Alexis was good for Kanye, I dont think he is ready for marriage- he’s probably a player who screws around with video models etc.
What happened to him following his mothers wishes which were to get married
One minute I love kanye the next I hate him, he probably has the suckiest personality ever. I
31.
shaterica
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
I hope not, they are such a beautiful couple.
32.
Everybody Be Cool
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
they were soo cute together
33.
Giggles loves Mariahs new album
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
This is probably a rumour
Actually AOL black voices are very unreliable, they even tried to say Mariah was dating Nick Cannon- everyone knows shes dating a music executive, his name is Mark but forgot the surname and he’s a jew.
34.
BananaCooL
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
This has to be a rumor because they just seemed like soulmates.KanYe needs to clear this ASAP!
35.
OyVey!
Friday, April 18, 2008 /
Awwwwwwwww
NEXT!
36.
TeTe(didnt feel like loggin in)
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
even though im secretly a hater of this couple(i love kanye),they were so cute together…i hope they arent broken up
37.
DESTINY
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
I know Kanye reads CL a lot, so hopefully he will contact Angel and confirm whether these rumors are true or false. Alexis is a cute girl, I think her and Kanye made a cute couple.
38.
Candace
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
No! Say it ain’t so CL!
Ye’ and Jay were just beginning to set a trend. Successful & Famous Black men that marry Black women.
Come on Ye’! Ya’ll can work it out!
39.
Nothing But Love
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
Maybe he just needs some space.
LOL @ #11 aka DAME
40.
Vida
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
Things fall apart, the center will not hold
If they are splitting up or have split, the whole process SUCKS. Cause you start to feel like it’s time wasted, even though it most likely got you to where you are.
41.
bold
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
thats sad.they were like the cutest and the only one real couple over there.i
42.
tianni
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
I dont know how true this rumor actually is ad whether to beleive it or not but that part about him asking for the ring back…that shit sounds just like something KANYE would say to a female!!
43.
tee
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
When he get on he leave your azz for a white girl:)
Just joking, I really hope this isn’t true they seemed like a lovely couple. I do know that losing someone close to you can put you thru changes and change your whole perspective. I know he wrote on his blog that he doesn’t do things for money anymore he just does what he loves and that his mother always taught him to enjoy life. I do agree with him if he doesn’t feel ready to get married it is better to tell Alexis now instead of go thru with it and being unhappy. I wish them both joy and happiness.
44.
DST Diva
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
Well we all know he has a thing for Deltas so maybe he will go back to Brooke. Kanye - I hate to say it, but maybe you need to start dating AKA’s. Deltas may be too much for you boo.
45.
ladytroublesome
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
I guess it’s bittersweet.
46.
Reese
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
asking for the ring back? How tacky.
47.
Xpert2007
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
Personally, I broke up with a long-term girlfriend after loosing a close friend unexpectedly . After you experience something that tragic, you start reflecting on what’s really important in life and need space. Kanye quote that other day that after his mother passed away he started living his life using these three rules. (1) Enjoy Life (2) Never Do anything that you DO NOT Love (3) pursue happiness. So, regardless of what we may think as eyes looking into their relationship, they may NOT be soul mates.
48.
Quarter Life Crisis
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
Glad he has came to his right mind. Now my plan is almost complete!!!! Can not wait until May 4th comes and I am at his concert!! LOL
Did I mention that I love him? LOL
49.
Miss. Tiandez Jones
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
awwww if this is true i am completely and utterly surprised and in dismay! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO not kanye and alexis, not them!! i love them together soo much. nooo this cant be sooo
50.
i'm just here for the free food
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
awww what a shame…
(kanye, if this is true, get at me! (424) 296-****) LOL!!!
j/k
51.
msblknasty1
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
……….good one kanye best move you have made in awhile…… im proud of you she looks cracked out most of the time ….a tyra look alike lololol
52.
msblknasty1
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
…….oh i forgot boy give dat ring back and quit being tacky that so petty you bought it for her let her keep it …. i hate men that do tit for tat… what you going to do wiff it …let her have it and go on about your bizness SMFH lolo
53.
Jamie872006
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
Oh well sh*t happens
54.
Aisha
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
I hope this shit ain’t true. What does he mean “it ain’t working out”? Make it work! You know sometimes it seems like that; but I think she compliments him so well.
Kanye, I know you reading this shit here! Tell us it “ain’t so” lol!
Okay, well I hope it’s just a rumor. Don’t forget Kanye(men) are from Mars, and Alexis( women) are from Venus. After checking out Kanye’s blog, I must admit it’s tight, but home boy stays on Pluto. Go get your girl Kanye! hahaha! We won’t talk to you if you let Alexis go….lol!
I hope they are married.
Also, regardless of what you say about Alexis, she appears normal and at least she didn’t have to nip this, and tuck this and wear loads of makeup to appear “what she is not” I like women who can stay true to self. You feel me?
55.
TheMrs.
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
@ #28
I’ve always felt the same way. Especially when some things seem a little strange.
But as for Kanye….This man makes me sick! He is soooooo full of himself. And I really can’t see him settling down with anyone who doesn’t see him as a God.
56.
honeylove86
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
i’m not surprised they were more concerned with each other’s fashion sense than each other…i remember readin an article and they asked kanye how they met…he couldn’t even remember that all he remembered wat was she was wearin and what he was wearin…twenty years from now…it isn’t gonna matter how fly u were 2day.
57.
boomby .
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
bittersweeeetttt !!!!!!
i hope this isnt true. i love this couple. this is like odeee sad =[
ughh
58.
boomby .
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
and ppl NEED to stop hatin’ on my kanye . i love this dude. hes the truth! ever since i saw “thru the wire” video for the first time , i knew i would love kanye! and i still do. so dont hate on him .. he brought a new swag to the game .. and he got dudes wearing polos , and looking like the gentlemen they oughta be !
59.
the one is back
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
If he doesn’t marry you within 12 months its not going to happen, its a fact!
60.
Nikki
Saturday, April 19, 2008 /
Damn, sad if it’s true. What up Kanye!?!
61.
Ro
Sunday, April 20, 2008 /
wow
62.
Mercy
Sunday, April 20, 2008 /
I really hope that’s not true…If it is, he has lost major points from me asking for the ring back…booooo…you didn’t love her enough to let her keep the ring dude ?
63.
BRIANA
Sunday, April 20, 2008 /
sad news…he seemed to really love her, but now there’s still hope alive for me and kanye haha
jk..but not really
l
64.
anjel12
Sunday, April 20, 2008 /
loolllll…i KNOW IMA GET CUSSED, but is alexis the gal he talks bout in thru da wire
65.
Such Magnificence
Sunday, April 20, 2008 /
I hope this isn’t true…I love ‘Ye with Alexis.
66.
Ninagirl1
Sunday, April 20, 2008 /
What da #$%&! Im more surprised that he asked for his ring back then the announcement of the breakup.
There should be a rule in every girls handbook that says somewhere underneath the after the engagement is off clause that says…………Never, never, never, never give the ring back if it doesnt work out. Hello!!! Were not in highschool anymore. Whenever a man gives his woman that ring or any ring is bcuz shes earned it.
Im a firm believer in that. Hope she didnt give it back.
67.
whateva678
Sunday, April 20, 2008 /
I hope this is not true but if it’s for the best then oh well!!!
68.
cs
Sunday, April 20, 2008 /
seeign that she went to that Vogue event by herself and was photographed with no rign on and eh hasn’t really said much about her on his blog “something in the milk might not be clean” they were actually a more down to earth cpl than beyonjay
69.
SweetThang729
Monday, April 21, 2008 /
Damn I really liked them…she complimented him so well and she was like that balance he needs for that bi-polar ish he’s fighting LMAO
70.
hood_shit
Monday, April 21, 2008 /
My condolences to Angel… I know this is one of your fave power couples…. if you need me- holla at yo boy!
71.
billieholiday
Monday, April 21, 2008 /
I really hope this is not true, becuase they seemed like a really dope couple that complimented each other well. Especially after everything that Kanye has endured over the last year, Alexis seemed like a good support system for Kanye. However, kanye can holla at me anyday of the week, I am AVAILABLE kanyeeze! lol.
72.
HALCYONC
Monday, April 21, 2008 /
“just saw John Legend at a showcase he did for a new artist Estelle last night here in Atlanta. I was wondering why he was in an extreamly good mood. Damn John look good in person.”
I’ll have to take your word for it,but I always felt like John Legend was one of the most unattractive guys(next to Kayne and Jay-Z). He looks much older too.
73.
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Monday, April 21, 2008 /
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74.
Buffy
Monday, April 21, 2008 /
It’s official…no longer a rumor…Alexis told People that they split… I’m glad they did, actually…she was obviously way into fame…I think his next relationship will be something to see…
75.
sasha
Monday, April 21, 2008 /
That’s messed up…I could have SWORE I JUST saw him wearing a wedding ring when he was helping out with his stage concepts…now they are broken up. That’s ashame.