Kanye West's mental health once deteriorated to such an extent that it resulted in his then-wife, Kim Kardashian, having a gun pointed at her head during a 2018 trip to Uganda, according to her biographer. Journalist Jonathan Van Meter reveals details of Kim and Kanye's 10-year relationship in his new book, Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future, which was released on October 27.
Van Meter writes that Farnaz Farjam, executive producer of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, recalled Ye becoming "paranoid and agitated" while the group filmed at a remote location. "He basically convinced the local police that people were trying to drug him, so they arrived with guns drawn.
He had them raid everyone's rooms," Farjam told the author. According to the book, Farjam ultimately arranged a private jet to evacuate the crew from the area.
Van Meter adds that Farjam later "forgave Kanye for the Africa fiasco because he lives with bipolar disorder, and he was in a manic state." The incident highlights the volatility that characterized the latter years of the couple's marriage. Kim, 44, and Kanye, 47, married in 2014 after two years of dating and welcomed four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.
The reality star filed for divorce in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences. The legal proceedings were finalized in 2022, marking the end of a high-profile union that frequently dominated global entertainment headlines.
The revelations in Van Meter's book provide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the pressures faced by the production team during the couple's international travels. It underscores the challenges of managing a global reality television production amidst the personal struggles of its primary subjects.
Mental health advocates have often pointed to the public nature of the couple's relationship as a case study in the intersection of fame and psychological health. The book serves as a comprehensive account of Kim Kardashian's rise to prominence and the personal costs associated with her public life.
As of now, neither Kanye West nor Kim Kardashian has issued a formal statement regarding the specific details mentioned in the new biography. The book continues to generate significant discussion across media platforms regarding the boundaries of privacy and the realities of celebrity life.