Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Kim Kardashian

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Kim Kardashian.

Kim Kardashian is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She gained initial notoriety after a sex tape release in 2007 and rose to prominence with the reality television series *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* (2007-2021), which chronicled her family's life. Its success spawned multiple spin-offs and a successor show, *The Kardashians* (2022–present) on Hulu. Kardashian's career encompasses various ventures, solidifying her status as a pop culture icon and successful entrepreneur.

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Full Timeline Controversies & Scandals

2003: Creation of sex tape with Ray J

In 2003, Kim Kardashian and singer Ray J created a sex tape that was later leaked on the internet in 2007.

2004: Unauthorized credit card charges Allegation

In 2004 Sonja Norwood alleged that she had authorized Kim Kardashian to make "one and only one" purchase on her American Express credit card and that nevertheless Kardashian and her sisters Khloé and Kourtney had incurred over $120,000 in unauthorized charges to that card.

2006: Unauthorized charges

In 2006 Norwood alleged that the bulk of the unauthorized charges were attributable to purchases made at Kardashian's family-owned boutique.

February 2007: Sex Tape Leak

In February 2007, a sex tape made by Kim Kardashian and singer Ray J in 2003 was leaked on the internet.

2007: Sex tape release and rise to fame

In 2007, Kim Kardashian gained significant media attention following the release of a sex tape. Following the media attention, Kim and her family began appearing on the reality tv show Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

2007: Alleged credit card fraud continued

In 2007, Sonja Norwood alleged that the bulk of the unauthorized charges were attributable to purchases made at Kardashian's family-owned boutique.

2008: Norwood files lawsuit

In 2008, after no payments had been made, Norwood filed a lawsuit against Kim Kardashian regarding unauthorized charges.

2009: Confidential Settlement Reached

In 2009, the parties reportedly reached a confidential settlement and the lawsuit was dismissed between Sonja Norwood and Kim Kardashian.

2012: Named Among "Most Annoying Celebrities"

A 2012 British survey named Kim Kardashian among the "most annoying celebrities".

2014: Paper Magazine Cover

In 2014, Kim Kardashian appeared on the cover of Paper magazine's winter issue, photographed by Jean-Paul Goude, featuring her nude buttocks and the caption "Break the Internet".

April 2016: Condemnation of The Wall Street Journal advertisement

In April 2016, Kim Kardashian condemned The Wall Street Journal for running an advertisement by FactCheckArmenia.com that denied the Armenian genocide.

2020: Kardashian condemns Azerbaijan's actions in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

In 2020, Kim Kardashian condemned Azerbaijan's actions in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and expressed support for Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh.

January 2022: Named Defendant in EthereumMax Lawsuit

In January 2022, Kim Kardashian was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency company EthereumMax for allegedly promoting the EthereumMax token on social media.

October 2022: SEC Fine for Promoting EthereumMax

In October 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Kim Kardashian agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine for failing to report receiving a $250,000 payment to promote the EthereumMax token, and to not promote cryptocurrency assets for three years.

December 2022: Dismissal of EthereumMax Lawsuit

In December 2022, the Central California U.S. District Court Judge dismissed the lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and other celebrities on the basis that the claims were insufficiently supported given heightened pleading standards for fraud.