Kanye West Blocked From Instagram Over 'Bullying' In Spat With Pete Davidson About Kim Kardashian

Kanye West had his Instagram account locked for 24 hours for violating the social media platform's bullying policies.

The rapper - who is known as 'Ye' - was unable to post, comment or send direct messages earlier this week.

Instagram took action after he made a number of online attacks on Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson, 28, who is dating his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

It is understood that the rapper, 44, violated the site's bullying policies after a series of posts aimed at Davidson, as well as a reported racial slur about Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show.

Kim Kardashian and Davidson recently confirmed their romance (Sky News)

Noah and Davidson are comedy writing partners. Noah had previously said on his show that he believed the spat between West and Noah could result in violence.

West's posts concerning Noah have now been removed from the site. It is understood they violated Instagram's policies on hate speech and bullying.

West's earlier posts concerning Davidson - including one which shows a dark figure standing over a grave with flowers and a papier-mache head which appears to be in Davidson's likeness - are still on the rapper's Instagram page.

(Sky News)

West and Kardashian announced they would be divorcing in February 2021, and earlier this month Kardashian, 41, was declared legally single by a US court.

The reality star began dating Davidson in October 2021, but the couple only recently went public with their relationship.

Davidson has had Kardashian's name tattooed on to his body - something he has done with previous girlfriends including Ariana Grande.