Kanye 'Obsessed' With Kim Kardashian? Plus, Hamm-Gate and a Topless Pic

By Kat Giantis

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been friends for years, but Us Weekly says he wants more. A lot more. Insiders claim the music mogul is "crushing hard" on the soon-to-be-ex-Mrs. Kris Humphries.

"Kanye is obsessed with Kim and would marry her," alleges a Kanye confidant, with a Kim spy adding, "To have Kanye charming her feels good. Guys are afraid to get near her with all the drama, and here's a guy who's actively pursuing her."

Feeling flattered might explain why the starlet was willing to wear a pair of Yeezy's ridiculously over-the-top shoes while attending his fashion show in Paris last week.

"She flew in just to see him," tattles a Kim source. "Kanye begged her to come."

Romance rumors have been bubbling in recent months, thanks in part to the flapping gums of Kayne's ex-girlfriend, Amber Rose. But according to Kim's little sis Khloe, circumstances have gotten in the way of a hookup.

"I know they hung out, but I know it's never gotten [romantic]," she recently explained. "I genuinely think that because we have so much in common -- like our families, losing parents and we do have a lot of connections -- I think that if they were to go there, it would be a long relationship."

According to Us, Kanye really respects Kim's business acumen and "envisions the two of them running this dynasty together."

Speaking of Kardashian's skill set, her "don't call me stupid" kerfuffle with Jon Hamm drags on another day. Click on for the latest ...