The Kardashians are one of the most famous families in Hollywood. They’ve made their mark on pop culture in various different ways. Whether it’s reality television, fashion, beauty, or wellness, the family knows what it takes to make a profit and cultivate a fanbase. However, with the good comes the bad. As they’ve cemented their place in pop culture, the speculation about a hex surrounding their love lives has grown, and the Kardashian curse was born.
Over the years, the exes of the Kardashian-Jenner siblings have gained fame as well. Men such as Reggie Bush, Kanye West, Lamar Odom, Timothee Chalamet, Ben Simmons, Scott Disick, and more have all fallen for a Kardashian or Jenner sister. However, many of those men have also had bad luck, with many believing the women were cursed. Throughout the decades, there have been many incidents that seem too shocking to ignore, whether you believe in the curse or not.
Khloe Kardashian’s Ex-Husband Lamar Odom Suffered A Near-Fatal Overdose
Lamar Odom once had it all. He was a prominent NBA player who shared the court with the likes of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. He was also married to Khloe Kardashian, and the two starred in their own reality TV series. However, after walking down the aisle with Kardashian, things went south.
On October 13, 2015, Khloe Kardashian’s estranged husband, Lamar Odom, suffered a near-fatal drug overdose at a Nevada brothel. At the time, Khloe and Lamar had already split up, but their divorce hadn’t been finalized. Odom’s drug abuse, as well as his infidelity, were the main reasons behind the split. However, no one could have predicted that even more drama was ahead.
However, after Odom’s medical emergency, Kardashian was there as his main source of support. Khloe stood by his side while he was in the hospital and even put a hold on their divorce so that she could act as his decision-maker and caregiver. Once Lamar was out of the woods, the two eventually finalized their divorce. Looking back, the former athlete opened up about the experience, and he knows he’s lucky to be alive.
“I do remember, but I don’t really remember because I was in a coma,” Odom told the Kyle & Jackie O Show. “I had 12 strokes and six heart attacks when I was underneath seeing all black. I remember on my way to that damn brothel, I remember being upset that I didn’t have any cocaine to take to the brothel … I had just signed the divorce papers and I thought I was just gonna go all the way in,” he said.
Kanye West’s Downfall Came After His Marriage To Kim Kardashian
Kanye West made a name for himself as a celebrated rapper; some even claimed him to be a musical genius. His fame only grew when he began dating Kim Kardashian, and the two formed a dynamic celebrity couple known as “Kimye.” The pair went on to have four children together: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.
While the two appeared to be happy at first, things took a dramatic turn. Kim and Kanye eventually divorced in 2022. During that time, Kanye has a huge fall from grace. West has alienated fans with racist comments and praise of Hitler. He’s also created a media firestorm on multiple occasions for his controversial statements about the Kardashian family.
Although West knew how to drum up scandal before he began a relationship with Kim Kardashian, things went from bad to worse after he and the SKIMS creator. For many, Kanye is a prime example of the Kardashian curse.
Tristan Thompson’s Cheating Scandal Will Follow Him Forever
As if Khloe Kardashian wasn’t already unlucky in love with her husband Lamar Odom, she also struggled in another very serious relationship. In 2016, Khloe began dating another NBA star, Tristan Thompson. The pair never married, but they were together for several years. They even welcomed two children together, True and Tatum. As far as the Kardashian curse goes, Tristan has been hit hard.
It all started when he was busted cheating on Khloe just hours before she gave birth to their daughter. After careful consideration, Khloe decided to give him another chance. Sadly, the cheating didn’t stop. Things took a shocking turn when he proved the sentiment once a cheater, always a cheater with Jordyn Woods, the best friend of Khloe’s sister, Kylie Jenner.
Sadly, the third time wasn’t the charm for Khloe and Tristan. When they decided to have another child together via surrogate, Thompson disappointed Kardashian yet again by secretly welcoming a love child from one of his hookups. Since that time, Tristan has been branded a cheater, and it’s unlikely he’ll ever shake that title. It will follow him forever. Now he and Khloe seem to be done for good, just like his reputation.
Scott Disick Hard-Partying Lifestyle Cost Him His Relationship With Kourtney Kardashian
Like her younger sisters, Kourtney Kardashian’s love life hasn’t always been easy. The eldest Kardashian sister dated Scott Disick for a decade before they went their separate ways. However, Scott cemented himself as part of the family before the breakup. Kourtney and Scott currently co-parent their three children, Mason, Penelope, and Reign, and many fans hoped that they would end up together. Sadly, Scott’s hard partying lifestyle drove a wedge between them.
While there was no lack of love between Kardashian and Disick, it seemed that Scott’s love for the party lifestyle was too much temptation. He was in and out of rehab several times during the couple’s relationship. Eventually, Kourtney got brave enough to end the relationship for good.
Scott eventually cleaned up his act after recieving treatment and dealing with some emotional lows such as the death of both of his parents. He’s proven himself to be a great father to his children and remains a close member of the family, but things still aren’t easy between him and Kourtney. It’s hard to deny that Scott’s life seemed to get better after his breakup with Kourtney. Did he shed the Kardashian curse to come out on top?
Shocking Tragedy at 2021 Travis Scott Astroworld Festival
The Kardashian curse doesn’t seem to just follow the men who love Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe. It also extends to their half-sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Some could argue that Kendall’s exes, Devin Booker and Ben Simmons, lost a step or two on the basketball court after their relationship with the supermodel. However, Kylie’s baby daddy, Travis Scott, may have had the most tragic incident following his relationship with a member of the family.
In 2021, at Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, 10 people lost their lives, and hundreds more were injured when the crowd rushed the stage, which led to pushing, fighting, and a dangerous mob situation. People found themselves trambled and pressed to the ground, per The New York Times.
From NBA stars whose careers took a nosedive to musicians caught in scandal after scandal, the so-called Kardashian curse has haunted more than a few of the famous family’s exes. Whether you believe in curses or not, these moments prove that when it comes to dating a Kardashian, there’s always drama around the corner.
