Kar-Jenner Kontroversies: Their Biggest Scandals Over the Years — Kylie’s Private Jet and More

The Infamous Tape

Kim’s sex tape with her former flame, Ray J, went viral in 2007 and she was soon catapulted into superstardom. The reality star initially tried to stop the release of the tape but reportedly ended up reaching a settlement. Love or hate Kim, she’s still managed to build an empire and become one of the biggest celebrities on the planet.

Kidchella Drama

About that headdress … well, KoKo decided to wear a Native American getup to the Coachella-themed birthday bash back in 2014. Even though she wasn’t trying to ruffle feathers, her choice to do so didn’t exactly please representatives from various Native American communities.

Lessons Learned

It was a devastating time when it was revealed that Khloé’s ex-husband, Lamar Odom, cheated on the reality star with several women while they were together. “Bitches and THOTs came out of the woodwork. If there is one thing I regret when I was married, it was having multiple affairs with different women,” the former NBA star told UsWeekly about the trysts. “I wish I could have kept my d–k in my pants.”

And It’s Over

Did you see their split coming? Well, some fans sure did. Kim called off her short-lived marriage to Kris Humphries after only 72 days, following a romantic two-part E! special Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event. The family was accused of staging the nuptials for ratings at the time, but Kim said that definitely wasn’t the case.

Calling It Quits

Trouble in paradise? Kourtney Kardashian and her on-again, off-again beau Scott Disick parted ways in July 2015, putting an end to their nine-year relationship. This was shortly after Scott was spotted spending time with his ex-girlfriend Chloe Bartoli on a yacht in the South of France. This didn’t go over well with Kourtney.

Plump Pout

Kylie was subjected to major criticism when people started noticing that she was sporting a much plumper pout. She opened up about her insecurities during a 2017 episode of Life of Kylie, revealing that she wanted to try filler after a former boyfriend told her, “I didn’t think you would be a good kisser because you have such small lips.” Since then, she’s launched her own successful makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics.

T-Shirt Turmoil

Kendall and Kylie were put in the hot seat in June 2017 after it was discovered that their clothing line, Kendall + Kylie, began selling shirts featuring images of rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. “The disrespect of these girls to not even reach out to me or anyone connected to the estate baffles me,” Biggie’s mom, Voletta Wallace, wrote on Instagram at the time. The lawsuit was later dropped in April 2018.

First Strike

Say it ain’t so! Khloé was just about to give birth to her first daughter shared with boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, when it was discovered that the Cleveland Cavaliers star had been unfaithful. The NBA baller was seen making out with other women *on camera,* and the scandal was later discussed on episodes of the hit reality show.

Drizzy Vs. Yeezy

Shade thrown! Kim ended up being at the center of a heated feud between her ex-husband, Kanye, and rapper Drake at one point. “I never knew till this morning that Drake followed my wife on Instagram back in September,” he tweeted back in December 2018. “I had to bring this up because it’s the most f–ked up thing of all and I just saw it this morning. Imagine having a problem with somebody and they follow your wife on Instagram.”

Ballerina Backlash

When Kendall did a ballet-themed shoot for Vogue España, all hell broke loose because many professional ballerinas felt it was a slap in the face. “It’s so funny that people are getting pregnant and married — or having crazy drama — but my drama is ballerinas being upset at me!” the model fired back. “With my Vogue Spain shoot, I didn’t even know I was going to be a ballerina until I went into hair and makeup.”

He Said, She Said

The drama with Taylor Swift and Kimye started in 2016 when Kanye released a song called “Famous” featuring the lyrics “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. Why? I made that bitch famous.” While Kanye claimed he asked Taylor for her blessing to use the line, Tay’s team claims she warned him of its misogynistic message and that he never mentioned that he planned to call her a “bitch.” Kim clapped back by posting Kanye’s phone convo with Taylor on Snapchat for the world to see. However, when she appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in 2019, the Kardashian said she was “over” their feud, adding, “I feel like we’ve all moved on.”

The Pepsi Ad Heard Around the World

Kendall found herself in hot water again after appearing in a Pepsi ad that was blasted for exploiting the Black Lives Matter movement and the debate around police brutality. “I feel really bad that anyone was ever offended,” she said, while breaking down into tears on KUWTK. “I feel really bad that this was taken such a wrong way, and I feel like s–t.”

Shocking Allegations

When KKW Beauty launched a new creme contour and highlight kit in 2017, Kim was featured on the ads rocking a much darker complexion than normal — and it led to major backlash from fans. “I was really tan when we shot the images, and it might be that the contrast was off. But I showed the image to many people, to many in the business. No one brought that to our attention,” she said. “Of course, I have the utmost respect for why people might feel the way they did. But we made the necessary changes to that photo and the rest of the photos.”

Under Fyre

Kendall was also slammed for helping to promote the ill-fated Fyre Festival. The model was reportedly given a whopping $250,000 paycheck for the failure. “The rich millennials who went to the festival are all back home in their penthouses and at their high paying jobs,” a source told In Touch in January 2019. “No one is saying Kendall has to give the $250,000 back, but she needs to do the right thing and help the victims that were really taken advantage of. She got paid, but there’s an entire community of Bahamians that are still waiting for their paychecks.” In June, she agreed to a $90,000 settlement to put the festival behind her.

Cultural Appropriation Accusations

In 2018, Kim was involved in a cultural appropriation controversy. The reality star shared videos of herself rocking a new hairstyle and called them “Bo Derek” braids, much to the dismay of fans all around the world. Bo Derek later took to social media to defend the makeup maven. “Hey! It’s just a hairstyle that I wore in the movie 10′ @KimKardashian calls it the Bo Derek because she copied my pattern of braids,” she wrote. “I copied it from Ann-Margret’s backup singer from her Vegas Sho. And we all copied Queen Nofretari. I hope Her Royal Highness is flattered.”

New Flame Alert

Scott moved on from his longtime love, Kourtney, with someone fans didn’t exactly expect: Sofia Richie, who happens to be 15 years his junior. At the time, Sofia was last romantically linked to Justin Bieber. Sofia explained in 2019 why she liked to keep their romance under wraps. “I think a lot of people think they have to prove their relationships through social media and I’m just happy being private about my relationship,” she told the magazine Tatler. The pair split up in 2020, and he soon began dating yet another teenager: Amelia Gray Hamlin.

Glam Patrol

As expected, people had their fair share of opinions when it came to Kim allowing her young daughter, North, to wear makeup. The reality star previously explained that her mini-me loves to get glamorous and said that she’s still setting boundaries. “I don’t think she should wear lashes or too dark of a lipstick,” Kim said during an interview. “So I want her to express herself, but I want her to be appropriate, too.”

Bo$$ Moves

Kylie got a lot of flak for being dubbed a “self-made” billionaire on the cover of Forbes, because many felt she had achieved that level of success due to being apart of the most famous family in the world. “I did not get money from my parents past the age of 15,” Kylie told Interview while clapping back in March 2019. “I used 100% of my own money to start the company, not a dime in my bank account is inherited … and I am very proud of that.”

The Ultimate Betrayal

Fans didn’t know what to believe when it was first reported that Tristan cheated on Khloé again in February 2019 — and not just with anyone. Oh no, the NBA star made a pass at Kylie’s BFF, Jordyn Woods, leading the couple to call it quits. Jordyn shared her side of the story during a sit-down interview on Red Table Talk, claiming he did try to kiss her one evening. However, Jordyn alleges they never actually had sex.

Kylie Is No Longer a Billionaire

Although Forbes named Kylie the “youngest self-made billionaire,” they rescinded her title after the magazine took a closer look at the mogul’s finances. The outlet alleged the business owner and her team inflated their facts and figures to appear “even richer.” While their recalculation of her net worth was just under one billion, the Kylie Cosmetics founder took to Twitter to slam the accusations.

“I thought this was a reputable site … all I see are a number of inaccurate statements and unproven assumptions LOL,” she wrote at the time. “I’ve never asked for any title or tried to lie my way there EVER. Period.”

Kim and Kanye Hit Rough Waters

Fans saw tensions rise between Kanye and Kim after the rapper revealed intimate family details at his first presidential campaign rally in South Carolina on July 19. He claimed he and the KKW mogul considered aborting their daughter North West, before sobbing in front of voters.

After the father of four shared “private matters that Kim would never want discussed,” a source exclusively told In Touch, he then went on a now-deleted Twitter rant when he seemingly accused his wife of cheating on him with Meek Mill. Nicki Minaj’s ex denied the allegations while Kim publicly spoke out about her ex’s behavior.

In a lengthy Instagram Story, Kim discussed Kanye’s struggles with mental health, hinting his outburst was a result of his bipolar disorder. Following her public plea for compassion, Kanye went on to apologize to Kim on Twitter.

The couple reunited on July 27, 2020 in Wyoming and were seen having an intense conversation in a parked car. Kim appeared to be hysterical as they hashed out their differences. Just one day later, the businesswoman fled back to California without her the rapper.

The mogul was “trying to hold it together” for the sake of their kids — North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm — another source exclusively told In Touch. “Kim and Kanye have had problems in their marriage. It’s a lost cause,” the source explained. “Kanye’s recent actions, and what he said about North, is the final nail in the coffin. Kim can’t stop crying and is a nervous wreck.” On February 19, 2021, In Touch confirmed Kim filed for divorce from her longtime husband.

Kim’s Skims Maternity Solutionwear Drama

Kim found herself facing backlash in September 2020 when she announced her Skims Solutionwear maternity line. People were horrified at the concept of making shapewear for pregnant women, but in a clapback, Kim insisted the garments are “for support” and don’t put pressure on the bump.

Ding-Ding!

Former Kardashian pal Larsa Pippen came for the reality TV family in November 2020 amid rumors she hooked up with Tristan Thompson while he was dating Khloé Kardashian.

“I’m the most honest person in the world. Trust me, I would never lie about something like that. I was kinda seeing Tristan before Khloé. Before Khloé or any of them knew he existed,” the she told hosts told Dax Holt and Adam Glyn on the “Hollywood Raw podcast.”

In the same interview, the former Real Housewives of Miami star accused Kanye, who recently legally changed his name to Ye, of “brainwashing” the family, a claim that didn’t sit well with Kim.

“No, they’re not friends anymore, but Kim feels that there’s really no reason she needs to air their issues publicly. Kim didn’t,” a source told In Touch of the drama.

“There was a time when Larsa and the Kardashian girls (Kim, Khloé and Kourtney) felt like they were sisters,” added the source close to the E! personality. “Their bond was really close and they spent time with their kids, too, so losing that friendship was hard on the whole family.”

Swirling Hookup Rumors

After news broke of Kim’s plans to “move forward” with divorcing Kanye on January 6, 2021, fans caught wind of a wild rumor claiming the rapper had hooked up with makeup guru Jeffree Star. The beauty vlogger addressed the speculation in a new YouTube video on January 7, assuring viewers they never, ever were an item.

Jeffree debunked the theories, which started from a clip posted by TikTok user Ava Louise, calling it “the dumbest s–t I’ve ever read in my entire life.” He told haters, “Y’all have too much time on your hands.”

Not Approved

KoKo sparked controversy in March 2021 when her team worked to wipe a photo she hadn’t “approved” from the internet. Fans thought she looked perfectly fine in the shot but were offended by her dramatic response to the situation.

“Making such a fuss about this [picutre] slipping through the cracks just shows how desperate she is to convey an image that really isn’t her,” a source told Life & Style, adding that she wouldn’t have posted it herself without “heavy altering.”

“Fans love the real Khloé; the way she really looks. It’s very hypocritical to tell your fans to own their body types when you can’t do it yourself. It’s disappointing.”

Astroworld Tragedy

Travis Scott, is facing a slew of lawsuits after eight people, ranging in age from 14 to 27, died at his Astroworld Festival in Houston on November 5, 2021, and more than 300 were treated for injuries amid the chaos.

Travis is now offering to pay for victims’ funeral expenses and has partnered with BetterHelp, an online therapy service, to provide free mental health services for attendees impacted by the Astroworld tragedy for one month, according to a press release issued by the company.

The “Sicko Mode” artist — who shares daughter Stormi Webster with Kylie and is currently expecting baby No. 2 — has long been known for his high-energy concerts, often encouraging fans in the crowd to, as he calls it, “rage” alongside him.

Scott was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in 2015 after encouraging fans at Lollapalooza to climb over security barricades and rush the stage. The performance was shut down within five minutes after dozens of fans joined him on stage, per Chicago’s ABC7. He pleaded guilty to reckless-conduct charges related to the incident, and a judge ordered him to remain under court supervision for a year, Rolling Stone reported.

Two years later, he was arrested for allegedly inciting a riot during a concert in Arkansas, and later pled guilty to disorderly conduct.

Kim Losing Weight for the Met Gala

Following backlash over losing 16 pounds in order to fit into the iconic Bob Mackie dress that the late Marilyn Monroe wore at the 2022 Met Gala. “I didn’t do anything unhealthy,” Kim told The New York Times. “To me, it was like, ‘OK, Christian Bale can do it for a movie role and that is acceptable.’ Even Renee Zellweger gained weight for a role. It’s all the same to me.”

Kylie’s Private Jet Drama

The youngest Kar-Jenner received backlash when the Twitter page @CelebJets posted Kylie’s plane route after she flew from Camarillo, California, to Van Nuys, California, in July 2022. The estimated trip time was 17 minutes as opposed to a 45-minute drive.

Fans called the makeup mogul a “climate criminal” and slammed the “damage” she was doing to the environment.