Kanye West has come under fire after he sent his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, a truck full of roses for Valentine’s Day.
In a now deleted post on his Instagram page, the 44-year-old rapped shared a picture of the black van, and captioned the post: "My vision is krystal klear."
The gesture has been described as ‘lovebombing’ by some observers online, who have watched the fallout from Kim and Kanye’s divorce unravel on the internet.
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For those who are unaware, lovebombing is the 'practice of lavishing someone with attention or affection, especially in order to influence or manipulate them.'
Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: “Kanye West just sent a truck full of roses to Kim Kardashian shortly after Julia Fox confirmed their break-up. This is PURE psychotic, obsessive behaviour, and I can't believe there are people still defending this man and giving sh*t to the two women involved. Misogynist much?”
Another agreed: “[Lovebombing is] emotional manipulation in which a narcissist ‘bombs’ you with an over-the-top amount of affection, flattery, gifts, and praise early in the relationship in order to win over your attention for the purpose of being able to control you - see @kanyewest.”
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And a third said: “Kanye tried to love bomb Kim Kardashian by publicly begging her to call off the divorce, and when she didn’t he starts lashing out. It’s never been about love or the kids-it’s all about control.”
After numerous Instagram rants about his pending divorce from Kim, whom he shares four children with, the Stronger rapper seemingly changed tack in more recent days.
In numerous social media posts, Kanye has expressed a desire to reunite with Kim, sharing pictures from photoshoots of his family.
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“GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER,” he wrote.
Kim has previously accused Kanye of “manipulative and controlling behaviour”, after he took umbrage with the fact his eldest daughter North was on TikTok without his consent.
“In a post on her Instagram Stories, Kim, 41, wrote: “Kanye’s constant attacks on me in interviews and on social media is actually more hurtful than any TikTok North might create.
"As the parent who is the main provider and caregiver for our children, I am doing my best to protect our daughter while also allowing her to express her creativity in the medium that she wishes with adult supervision—because it brings her happiness.
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"Divorce is difficult enough on our children and Kanye’s obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation so negatively and publicly is only causing further pain for all.
"From the beginning I have wanted nothing but a health and supportive co-parenting relationship because it is what is best for our children and it saddens me that Kanye continues to make it impossible every step of the way.
"I wish to handle all matters regarding our children privately and hopefully he can finally respond to the third attorney he has had in the last year to resolve any issues amicably.”
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Tyla has contacted reps for Kanye for comment.
Topics: Celebrity, Kim Kardashian
Kimberley Bond