The SKIMS founder sets the record straight on long-running speculations during her latest podcast appearance.
Kim Kardashian has finally addressed the persistent dating rumors linking her to Travis Barker, husband of her sister Kourtney Kardashian. During the latest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast on October 15, the 44-year-old reality star clarified that the speculations are completely false.
Kim Kardashian Addresses Alleged Flirtation with Travis Barker
“No, I never have,” Kim told host Alex Cooper, firmly denying any romantic involvement. She explained that her connection with Travis dates back to the early 2000s, when he was dating Kim’s friend Paris Hilton.
Kim recalled, “He dated Paris, and we were all friends, and we would all like hang out. And when I was with Paris, we’d be on the road and go to their tour in Amsterdam.”
A Longstanding Friendship, Not a Romance
Kim emphasized that while she and Travis have been friends for years, their relationship was never romantic. “I have been friends with him, but never in that way… and never hooked up,” she said.
The reality star also addressed Travis’ memoir, in which he reportedly mentioned Kim as a crush. “No, but it would say that we never hooked up. I mean, I don’t think he would allude to that information,” Kim clarified.
Maintaining Family and Friend Boundaries
Kim reassured fans that Kourtney was always aware of Travis’ presence and that their interactions were completely open and friendly. “He was always around with his kids, they would always come to Kourtney’s house for the birthdays,” Kim said.
She added, “It was everything super open and cool. He was just a good friend with them as he was with us. There was nothing weird.”
Clearing Up Years of Speculation
Kim’s candid remarks finally put an end to years of rumors about her and Travis Barker, emphasizing that their relationship has always been purely platonic and rooted in friendship.
As the SKIMS founder continues to focus on her family, business ventures, and personal projects, she remains committed to clearing misconceptions and maintaining transparency with her fans.
