Article: Kanye West Already Acting Like Family With Kardashian Brood (Report)

First Published: April 29, 2012 6:21 PM EDT Credit: Getty Premium

Caption Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attend the Kanye West Ready-To-Wear Fall/Winter 2012 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Halle Freyssinet in Paris on March 6, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The pop culture phenomenon that is Kimye appears to be going strong.

According to E! News, Kanye West is getting along famously with Kim Kardashians large family, and it seems the reality TV brood is embracing the outspoken rapper.

Hes already acting like family, a source, who has reportedly been around Kim and Kanye recently in NYC, told the network. He fits in and gets along better with everyone than Kris [Humphries] ever did.

Already accustomed to the spotlight and constant flashbulbs of paparazzi, Kanye is reportedly content with letting his new ladylove shine.

[Kanye is] totally cool with just laying low in the background, the source added. He loves watching Kim in action doing her thing.

While Kim has yet to officially confirm her new romance with Kanye though she was spotted wearing earrings bearing his initials this week her sister Khloe was more than happy to dish about the couple during a recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Honestly, weve known Kanye forever hes been a great family friend, Khloe told Ellen in an interview earlier this month. I love Kanye. I dont know what happens with Kim. I love Kanye. I think theyre cute together, Ive said that.

The 27-year-old beauty also said she thinks Kim and Kanye have a solid foundation ! for thei r budding relationship, as the pair has been friends for years.

I think that theyre good friends and theyre compatible, Khloe told Ellen at the time. I think friendship is where good relationships stem from.

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