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 initially gained attention through her association with Paris Hilton and later through the release of a sex tape in 2007. Kardashian achieved widespread fame with the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which aired from 2007 to 2021 and spawned multiple spin-offs. She currently stars in Hulu's The Kardashians.
1994: Kevin Keith convicted of triple homicide
In 1994, Kevin Keith, whose case Kim Kardashian would later outline in her podcast "The System", was convicted of triple homicide in Ohio.
2004: Unauthorized Credit Card Charges Allegations
In 2004, Sonja Norwood alleged that Kim Kardashian and her sisters incurred over $120,000 in unauthorized charges to her American Express credit card.
2006: Unauthorized Credit Card Charges Allegations at Dash Boutique
In 2006, Sonja Norwood alleged that a bulk of unauthorized credit card charges were attributable to purchases made at Kardashian's family-owned Dash boutique.
February 2007: Sex Tape Leak
In February 2007, a sex tape made by Kim Kardashian and Ray J in 2003 was leaked on the internet.
2007: Unauthorized Credit Card Charges Allegations at Dash Boutique
In 2007, Sonja Norwood alleged that a bulk of unauthorized credit card charges were attributable to purchases made at Kardashian's family-owned Dash boutique.
2008: Norwood Filed Lawsuit
In 2008, Norwood filed a lawsuit against Kardashian, alleging unauthorized credit card charges.
2009: Settlement of Lawsuit
In 2009, Kim Kardashian and Sonja Norwood reportedly reached a confidential settlement and the lawsuit was dismissed.
October 2, 2016: Robbed at Gunpoint
On October 2, 2016, Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, with $10 million worth of jewelry stolen.
October 6, 2016: KUWTK Filming On Hold
On October 6, 2016, filming for the next season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians was placed "on hold indefinitely" after the robbery.
October 10, 2016: Video Released After Robbery
On October 10, 2016, a video was released showing Kim Kardashian immediately after the robbery, prompting questions about the event.
October 25, 2016: Lawsuit Dropped
On October 25, 2016, Kim Kardashian dropped the lawsuit related to the leaked video, prompting more criticism.
January 9, 2017: Persons Detained in Robbery Case
On January 9, 2017, French police detained 17 persons of interest for questioning in Kim Kardashian's robbery case.
October 2018: Meeting with Ugandan President
In October 2018, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and faced criticism.
August 2019: Shapewear company rebranded to Skims
In August 2019, Kim Kardashian rebranded her shapewear company to "Skims" after facing criticism over the original name "Kimono".
November 2020: COVID-19 Diagnosis
In November 2020, Kim Kardashian tested positive for COVID-19.
2020: Prosecutors Seek Trial for Suspects
In 2020, French prosecutors announced they would seek trial for 12 suspects in the Kim Kardashian robbery case.
January 2021: Divorce Discussions Reported
In January 2021, CNN reported that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were discussing divorce.
February 19, 2021: Kim Kardashian Files for Divorce
On February 19, 2021, Kim Kardashian officially filed for divorce from Kanye West.
April 2021: Agreement on Divorce Terms
In April 2021, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agreed to end their marriage due to "irreconcilable differences" and agreed to joint custody of their children.
May 2021: COVID-19 Diagnosis Reported
In May 2021, it was reported that Kim Kardashian had tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2020.
2021: Suspects Awaiting Trial
In 2021, the suspects in the Kim Kardashian robbery case were still awaiting trial, with at least one set to plead no contest.
January 2022: Named as Defendant in EthereumMax Lawsuit
In January 2022, Kim Kardashian was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency company EthereumMax, alleging a pump and dump scheme for promoting the EthereumMax token.
February 2022: Files for Quicker Divorce Proceedings
In February 2022, Kim Kardashian filed a complaint asking for quicker divorce proceedings, stating Kanye West was delaying the process.
March 2, 2022: Declared Legally Single
On March 2, 2022, Kim Kardashian was declared legally single and subsequently dropped "West" as her last name.
October 2022: Settlement with SEC over Cryptocurrency Promotion
In October 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Kim Kardashian had agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine for failing to disclose a $250,000 payment for promoting the EthereumMax token.
November 29, 2022: Post-Divorce Settlement Reached
On November 29, 2022, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reached a post-divorce settlement agreement.
December 2022: Dismissal of EthereumMax Lawsuit
In December 2022, Central California U.S. District Court Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald dismissed the lawsuit against Kim Kardashian and other celebrities, on the basis that the claims were insufficiently supported given heightened pleading standards for fraud.
December 2023: Public Expression of Belief in Innocence
In December 2023, Kim Kardashian publicly voiced her belief in the innocence of Alabama prisoner Toforest Johnson, who has been on death row for over 25 years. She shared information about his case on her Instagram account, linking to a podcast and advocacy website to raise awareness.
April 2024: Instagram Post About Toforest Johnson's Case
In April 2024, Kim Kardashian continued to advocate for Toforest Johnson by posting a video of Johnson's daughter on her Instagram account, further highlighting his case and the ongoing calls for his conviction to be overturned.
