KANYE West and Irina Shayk 'hung out in NYC' before their romantic getaway to France. The Russian model is said to be 'smitten' with the rapper who is in the middle of divorce proceedings with his ex Kim Kardashian.
The pair have sent the rumour mill into overdrive as they were spotted spending time together in a luxury hotel in Provence in the south of France to mark the Yeezy mogul's 44th birthday.
But sources have now confirmed Irina, 35, and the father-of-four were spending time together in New York City. One told People: "They have known each other professionally for years.
He started pursuing her a few weeks ago. Kanye is a persuasive guy. "He hung out with her in NYC before they celebrated his birthday in France." They added: "She.
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