Kim Kardashian has publicly refuted a false report suggesting her eldest daughter, North West, would choose her father, Kanye West, over her. The claim was first made from a now-deleted Instagram post by the page CoolRap.TV, which alleged that North West said she would pick her dad “a thousand times” over Kim.As reported by Complex on October 21, 2025, Kim responded in the comments, saying that North “loves us both” and criticized the attempt to “pit a child against either parent for clicks.”"This interview never happened, and the quotes are fake,” Kardashian commented on the post, which appears to have been deleted. “North loves us both, and it's harmful and weird to pit a child against either parent for clicks." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDespite the fabricated quote, Kim Kardashian has previously acknowledged on The Kardashians in 2023 that North often idealizes her father’s simpler lifestyle, noting that her daughter admires Ye’s home setup and independence.More about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's custody arrangements and co-parentingFollowing their highly publicized divorce which was finalized on November 29, 2022, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West share joint physical and legal custody of their four children North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm as reported by PEOPLE on August 26, 2025.Although the court agreement grants equal parental rights, a source reportedly told PEOPLE that “Kim is the primary caregiver." The arrangement allows both parents to spend significant time with the children, but Kim maintains the more consistent day-to-day responsibilities.The source also said that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have also agreed that any parenting disagreements should be discussed privately, without public confrontation.Kim Kardashian has previously talked about how important it is to maintain a respectful co-parenting relationship and to always be supportive of the children. Speaking to Vogue in February 2022, she said,"Make sure you are your co-parent's biggest cheerleader, no matter what you're personally going through"During a recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast as reported by Complex, Kim also talked about the difficulties of co-parenting after her 2022 divorce from West."I don’t care what you say about me, but anything about my children… that’s hard for me."She added that she makes an effort to speak positively about Kanye around their kids, even when facing public scrutiny.More about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s childrenKim Kardashian and Kanye West’s four children North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm often feature in both the reality series The Kardashians and Kardashian’s social media updates as reported by PEOPLE.North, aged 12 is the eldest, born on June 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. Known for her bold personality, she has already appeared at major fashion events and even landed a solo magazine cover in 2023 according to PEOPLE. Her outspoken nature is well documented: in 2021, Kardashian joked that North calls their home “ugly” during disagreements. At 12, she continues to share her parents’ flair for creativity, once telling i-D magazine she hopes to “own Yeezy and SKIMS” one day.Aimie Wang, Alia Wang, Kim Kardashian, North West and Kanye West attend the Alexander Wang Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at Pier 94 on February 14, 2015 in New York City. (Image via Getty)Saint, 9, born December 5, 2015, reportedly shares his father’s love for sports. He has attended games with both parents and met professional athletes including Tom Brady and Lionel Messi. Chicago, 7, born January 15, 2018, via surrogate, has been described by Kardashian as her “independent baby girl twin,” known for her playful sense of style and close bond with her cousins.The youngest, Psalm, born May 9, 2019, also via surrogate, was inspired by the biblical Book of Psalms. Kim has said his arrival “helped everyone come together” as a family.Despite the constant media attention, Kim Kardashian reportedly continues to prioritize positivity and emotional balance in her household. On Call Her Daddy, she shared how North once told her,"Mom, I think you go upstairs and cry at night… it’s time to move on, you need to have a boyfriend now."Kim recalled laughing off the comment, saying, “No, I’m getting a massage upstairs,” and explaining that she always tries to speak “such positive things all the time” around her children.SOUND | Victor Baez @itsavibeLINKKim Kardashian says that North thinks she cries at night, and she told Kim to get a boyfriend "its time to move on..."Kim also reveals its hard to deal with the things Kanye says about her mom Kris "because she loves him til this day..."(via Call Her Daddy podcast)While their divorce formally ended a decade-long relationship that began in 2011, both Kim Kardashian and Kanye West remain active and present in their children’s lives. Kim, however, continues to serve as the central figure in their daily routines, managing school, travel, and family activities.