Kanye West and son Saint in 2022.Photo:Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty

Co-Executive Chairman Joe Lacob, Kanye West, son, Saint West and Peter Guber, Co-Executive Chairman of the Golden State Warriors poses for a photo in the game against the Boston Celtics on March 16, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

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Kanye Westis explaining where he got the inspiration for his upcoming album title.The “Carnival” rapper, 47, recently sat down withfellow rapper Justin Laboy, 33, to discuss his upcoming album, his creative process and more. During the interview, West shared how his 9-year-old sonSaint, whom he shares with ex-wifeKim Kardashian, 44, inspired the project’s title.“My son [Saint] was playing with some kid, and then he kicked him,” West told Laboy. “I asked my son, ‘why you do that?’ and he said, ‘because he weak.’ I was like, ‘this man is really a bully.'“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kanye West and son Saint in 2018.David Banks/GettyThe album, which comes out onhis daughter North’s birthday, is the first release from the rapper in over three years. Over the course ofKardashian and West’s 10-year relationship, the pair welcomed four children together: Psalm, 5, Chicago, 7, Saint and North, 11.The SKIMS co-founder has continued to be open about her co-parenting experience with West. “Make sure you areyour co-parent’s biggest cheerleader, no matter what you’re personally going through,” Kardashian toldVoguein February 2022.Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their children North, Saint and Chicago.Kim Kardashian InstagramDespite the split, West maintains a close relationship with his children. In September, the rapper, 47, held a listening party for his albumVultures 2at the Wuyuan River Sports Stadium in Hainan, China. Halfway through his performance, the dad of fourbrought out his childrento perform his song “Everybody.“In footageon X (formerly known as Twitter), the kids walked onto the stage holding hands, before excitedly waving to the crowd. They shared the stage with their dad for the entirety of the song.North also recently shared that the “Famous” rapper inspires her fashion sense. While speaking with her mom for herInterview Magazinecover story, published in October, the budding superstar said, “I like streetwear and ’90s. Tyler, the Creator; my dad; me!”

Kanye Westis explaining where he got the inspiration for his upcoming album title.

The “Carnival” rapper, 47, recently sat down withfellow rapper Justin Laboy, 33, to discuss his upcoming album, his creative process and more. During the interview, West shared how his 9-year-old sonSaint, whom he shares with ex-wifeKim Kardashian, 44, inspired the project’s title.

“My son [Saint] was playing with some kid, and then he kicked him,” West told Laboy. “I asked my son, ‘why you do that?’ and he said, ‘because he weak.’ I was like, ‘this man is really a bully.'”

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Kanye West and son Saint in 2018.David Banks/Getty

Kanye West and his son Saint throw out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs on September 23, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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The album, which comes out onhis daughter North’s birthday, is the first release from the rapper in over three years. Over the course ofKardashian and West’s 10-year relationship, the pair welcomed four children together: Psalm, 5, Chicago, 7, Saint and North, 11.

The SKIMS co-founder has continued to be open about her co-parenting experience with West. “Make sure you areyour co-parent’s biggest cheerleader, no matter what you’re personally going through,” Kardashian toldVoguein February 2022.

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their children North, Saint and Chicago.Kim Kardashian Instagram

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, North, Saint, Chicago

Despite the split, West maintains a close relationship with his children. In September, the rapper, 47, held a listening party for his albumVultures 2at the Wuyuan River Sports Stadium in Hainan, China. Halfway through his performance, the dad of fourbrought out his childrento perform his song “Everybody.”

In footageon X (formerly known as Twitter), the kids walked onto the stage holding hands, before excitedly waving to the crowd. They shared the stage with their dad for the entirety of the song.

North also recently shared that the “Famous” rapper inspires her fashion sense. While speaking with her mom for herInterview Magazinecover story, published in October, the budding superstar said, “I like streetwear and ’90s. Tyler, the Creator; my dad; me!”

source: people.com