The Kardashian Curse Is REAL and These Men PROVE It | HO

For over a decade, the Kardashian-Jenner family has been a pop culture juggernaut, dominating headlines, reality TV, and social media. But behind the glitz and glamour, a persistent rumor has followed the famous clan: the so-called “Kardashian Curse.” According to fans, nearly every man who’s entered a relationship with a Kardashian or Jenner has suffered a dramatic fall from grace, personal turmoil, or career setbacks. While the family dismisses the idea as superstition, the stories of the men who’ve loved—and lost—them seem to tell a different tale. Here’s a deep dive into the most notorious cases that will make even the biggest skeptics believe the Kardashian Curse is real.

Scott Disick: Haunted by Demons

Scott Disick, long-time partner of Kourtney Kardashian and father to their three children, might be the poster child for the supposed curse. Though Scott remains a staple of the Kardashian-Jenner family and is often praised for his co-parenting skills, his personal struggles have been well documented. Throughout his nearly decade-long relationship with Kourtney, Scott battled substance dependency, checking in and out of rehab facilities as he tried to cope with excessive partying and trauma from losing both his parents.

Even after their final split in 2015, Scott’s troubles continued. In May 2020, he checked into rehab once more to address lingering traumas, only to leave days later after his private information was leaked by an employee. His subsequent relationships, including a three-year romance with Sofia Richie and a brief fling with Amelia Hamlin, have also been scrutinized by the public.

Scott himself has openly speculated about the curse, visiting a psychic with Kendall Jenner to rid himself of its influence. The psychic confirmed “negative energy” and recommended a ritual involving a rooster to break the spell. While Kourtney and Kim dismissed the idea, Scott insisted, “Anybody that’s dated any girls within her family has gotten some kind of curse. I feel like some curse has been put upon me along with a lot of other men that I’m close with.” Whether it was the ritual or personal growth, Scott seems to be doing better these days—but his journey remains a cautionary tale.

Lamar Odom: From NBA Star to Tragedy

Lamar Odom’s whirlwind romance with Khloé Kardashian began like a fairy tale. The couple married just a month after meeting in 2009, and their relationship was chronicled on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and their own spin-off, “Khloé & Lamar.” But the pressures of fame—and perhaps the curse—proved too much.

By 2013, Lamar’s life had unraveled. He struggled with substance abuse, infidelity, and a public breakdown. Khloé filed for divorce, but put the proceedings on hold when Lamar suffered a near-fatal overdose in a Nevada brothel in 2015. She supported him through his recovery, but the marriage was officially dissolved in 2016. Lamar later admitted he only realized it was truly over when Khloé moved on to other NBA players. To this day, he still bears her initials tattooed on his body—a permanent reminder of what was lost.

James Harden: Running from the Spotlight

NBA star James Harden briefly dated Khloé Kardashian after her split from Lamar Odom. Their relationship was short-lived, with Harden later admitting he couldn’t handle the constant drama and publicity that came with dating a Kardashian. Many believe he ended things before the curse could fully take hold.

Tristan Thompson: The Cheater’s Curse

Khloé’s next high-profile romance was with NBA player Tristan Thompson. Their on-again, off-again relationship was marred by multiple cheating scandals, including Tristan fathering a child with another woman and infamously kissing Kylie Jenner’s best friend, Jordyn Woods. Despite everything, Khloé had two children with Tristan. If anything, fans argue, Tristan brought his own brand of chaos to the Kardashian fold, but the curse manifested in heartbreak and public humiliation for both.

Tyga: Financial Woes and Public Embarrassment

Rapper Tyga’s relationship with Kylie Jenner was controversial from the start, with rumors swirling that they began dating when Kylie was still a minor. Tyga, who had a child with Kim Kardashian’s then-best friend Blac Chyna, became entangled in the family’s web of drama. Financial troubles followed him throughout the relationship—cars repossessed, lawsuits over missed payments, and public embarrassment over monetary woes. In 2016, Tyga settled a $480,000 lawsuit with a former landlord, but his reputation as financially unstable stuck. After their split in 2017, Tyga told Billboard, “Whoever tried to curse me, it doesn’t matter. The curse is broken.” Yet, his career has never fully recovered.

Kris Humphries: The 72-Day Marriage

NBA player Kris Humphries’ relationship with Kim Kardashian is infamous for its brevity. The couple married in a $10 million televised ceremony in 2011, only for Kim to file for divorce 72 days later. The public backlash was swift and brutal, with fans and sports audiences alike booing Humphries at games. In a 2019 essay for The Players’ Tribune, he wrote, “Is it just because I’m that guy from TV? Do they think I was trying to be famous? Is it because they think I disrespected the game of basketball?” The experience left lasting scars on his career and personal life.

French Montana: A Brief Escape

Khloé Kardashian’s post-Lamar relationship with rapper French Montana was brief but turbulent. Khloé later admitted she jumped into the relationship out of loneliness and described it as “destructive.” Though French Montana hasn’t experienced as dramatic a downfall as others, fans continue to speculate that it’s only a matter of time.

Travis Scott: Tragedy and Turmoil

Kylie Jenner’s relationship with rapper Travis Scott began in 2017, with much of it kept private due to Kylie’s pregnancy. The couple welcomed daughter Stormi in 2018 and have remained amicable co-parents despite breaking up in 2019. However, tragedy struck during Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld Festival performance, where a crowd surge led to the deaths of 10 people and hundreds of injuries. Lawsuits and investigations followed, with some fans blaming the incident on the Kardashian Curse. Travis has dismissed the idea, saying he focuses on his own life and doesn’t get involved in Kardashian family drama.

Kanye West: Genius or Cursed?

Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kanye West was a media spectacle from the start. The pair married in 2014 and had four children together, but their union was plagued by public incidents, Kim’s traumatic Paris robbery, and Kanye’s mental health struggles. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Kanye’s increasingly erratic behavior—including Twitter rants and controversial statements—eventually led to their divorce. While Kanye remains close to the family, he’s chosen to live in Wyoming, far from the Kardashian spotlight. Some say he’s cursed, others say he’s just eccentric—but the chaos is undeniable.

Is the Curse Real?

The Kardashian family has always denied the existence of a curse, chalking up their exes’ misfortunes to personal choices and the pressures of fame. Kim once said, “There’s no such thing as a curse. People need to take accountability for their own actions.” But with so many men experiencing similar downfalls after entering the Kardashian orbit, it’s hard not to wonder if there’s something more at play.

Whether you believe in the curse or not, the stories of Scott Disick, Lamar Odom, Tyga, Kris Humphries, Tristan Thompson, and others serve as cautionary tales. Fame, fortune, and love in the Kardashian world come at a price—and for many, that price has been heartbreak, scandal, and a public fall from grace.

Who do you think will be the next victim of the Kardashian Curse? Or is it all just coincidence? One thing’s for sure: when it comes to the Kardashians, nothing is ever as simple as it seems.