Kim Kardashian did everything possible to make this Christmas memorable for her children. Continuing a tradition started by her ex-husband Kanye West, the reality star hired Grammy-winning pianist Philip Cornish to perform a special Christmas concert for her family. Read also: Kim Kardashian rumored to be dating ‘someone new’ after romance with Odell Beckham Jr.
The special performance came with a hefty price tag, with Kim reportedly paying a six-figure sum to get into the holiday spirit.
Kim’s wonderful Christmas
The reality TV star has four children with Kanye West, 47 – North, 11, Saint, eight, Chicago, six, and Psalm, five. Instead of waking the kids with an alarm clock, Kim is hiring a personal pianist to wake them up. They rise in December for years. The Skims founder invites Philip Cornish to the mansion, the pianist has been working for Kanye since 2019.
Philip performs Christmas carols in his mansion every morning in December. According to an insider, Kanye decided to start Philip Wake-Up Call to “add some magic” to his children’s lives.
Although Kim was initially hesitant about the idea, surprisingly she has continued the tradition even after the divorce.
The insider told Sun “The kids love it and Kim has started liking it too. For Philip himself, it’s reportedly just as much fun as it is for his employers.
“Phillip would do it for free and he even told Kim that but he gets paid. Instead of per diem, it is a lump sum amount – which is in six figures at the moment,” the source revealed.
The musician’s deal doesn’t stop at a six-figure salary for a month’s work. As part of the package, they also receive a delicious meal prepared by Kim’s personal chef and Christmas gifts from the Kardashian clan.
The insider claimed that Philip is “really satisfied with the dynamics and how he’s treated” at the mansion.
Sources revealed that the pianist’s proximity to Kim’s residence made for a convenient commute, especially for early morning performances. They shared: “…He’s become even closer to the kids and teaches North some piano keys. He has become part of the family.”
More about family tradition
Kim had earlier shared a clip of Philip on Instagram. She wrote: “It’s that time of the year again!!! @Philthekeys comes every morning to wake up my kids by playing the piano while the morning is going on to soothe their little souls and fill it with beautiful Christmas songs.
Kim Kardashian may have carried on Kanye West’s holiday tradition in her home, but the former couple reportedly have different opinions on various aspects of co-parenting their children. Kanye is now married to 29-year-old Bianca Sensori. Both of them got married secretly in January 2023.
