Kanye West was “in a really happy mood” while enjoying time with friends after putting his relationship with Irina Shayk on the back burner, an eyewitness tells Us Weekly.
The 44-year-old Grammy winner met up with a group of buddies at International Smoke in San Francisco on Wednesday to watch the Phoenix Suns play the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals. West appeared to be “relaxed and comfortable” while catching up with friends, and according to the onlooker, was “smiling and having a good time” as the night went on.
Shortly before his California outing, a source exclusively told Us that the “Stronger” artist and Shayk, 35, were starting to cool things off after sparking a romance earlier this year.
“Kanye and Irina aren’t speaking quite as much anymore,” the insider noted. “She wants to remain friends and keep communication open, but she’s pulling back a bit.”
The twosome were friends for several years before sparking speculation that they’d become something more following West’s split from Kim Kardashian. In February, the Skims founder, 40, filed for divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. Four months later, Us confirmed that the “Gold Digger” rapper and the Russia native had been “quietly seeing each other” for a while.
“[Kim is] genuinely happy for him and wants him to move on,” an insider revealed at the time. “She thinks Irina is a great fit for him.”
West and Kardashian’s marriage woes had been making headlines long before news broke of their separation. The estranged duo — who share North, 7, Saint, 5, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2 — are seeking joint legal and physical custody of their little ones. While the “Heartless” artist was apparently ready to move on, the reality star is a little more hesitant.
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