Trigger warning: murder, domestic abuse
Khloé Kardashian has been trending on social media following OJ Simpson ‘s death yesterday (April 11), amid longstanding rumors of paternity and controversy surrounding claims of a past affair with her mother Kris Jenner, despite OJ’s denial and lack of public comment from Khloé.
When the news that the controversial retired NFL star had died from prostate cancer broke out on Thursday, internet users rushed to social media to extend their condolences to the 39-year-old reality star.
- Amid OJ Simpson’s recent passing and renewed speculation about paternity, Khloé Kardashian has been trending on social media
- OJ Simpson, rumored to be Khloé’s biological father, denied claims multiple times.
- Khloé’s mom, Kris Jenner, was best friends with OJ Simpson’s wife, Nicole Brown Simpson
- Caitlyn Jenner’s reaction to OJ’s death: ‘Good riddance’, contrasts public condolences.
- OJ Simpson and Robert Kardashian had a strong friendship, extending to OJ’s marriage to Nicole.
OJ, whose real name was Orenthal James, had long been rumored to be the biological father of Kris Jenner’s third born with the late lawyer, Robert Kardashian.
The 68-year-old momager gave birth to Kourtney Kardashian in 1979, Kim Kardashian in 1980, Khloé in 1984, and Rob Kardashian in 1987.
Amid OJ Simpson’s recent passing and renewed speculation about paternity, Khloé Kardashian has been trending on social media
After remarrying with Caitlyn Jenner (at the time known as Bruce), she had Kendall Jenner in 1995, and Kylie Jenner in 1997.
Despite the numerous conspiracy theories that OJ was in fact Khloé’s dad, the late sportsman denied the claims multiple times over the years. Nevertheless, this didn’t stop social media users from flocking to Khloé’s public platform to say how “sorry” they were for her “loss.”
On the other hand, the media personality’s stepfather, Caitlyn, had more brutal words after the announcement of the 76-year-old’s death, writing on X (formerly known as Twitter): “Good riddance.”
Meanwhile, Khloé has not as of yet publicly commented on the news, opting instead to post a video of herself at the gym.
The 39-year-old Good American founder was photographed stepping out in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, just hours after news of OJ’s death broke.
As reported by the Daily Mail , Khloé looked somber as she exited a building with her entourage. She was dressed in a beige bodycon dress and carried a pricey bubblegum pink Hermes Birkin bag.
Robert Kardashian famously defended OJ during his 1995 murder trial. Khloé was nine years old when the American football player was arrested on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.
In 2009 during an E! True Hollywood Story episode, Khloé said she used to refer to OJ as “Uncle OJ” and Nicole as “Auntie Nicole.”
Khloé’s mom, Kris Jenner, was best friends with OJ Simpson’s wife, Nicole Brown Simpson
Kris’ friendship with Nicole was reportedly so strong that she honored her memory by giving her daughter Kendall the middle name, Nicole.
In 2019, OJ publicly denied that he was Khloé’s biological father amid rumors that she was conceived during an alleged fling with her mother in the 1990s, which he also stated never happened, the Daily Mail reported.
At the time, he said in a video posted on X: “I want to stress never – in any way, shape, or form had I ever had any interest in Kris, romantically, sexually, and I never got any indication that she had any interest in me.
“So all of these stories are just bogus. Bad, you know, tasteless.”
OJ elaborated on his close relationship with Robert Kardashian, saying: “Khloe, like all the [ Kardashian ] girls, I’m very proud of, just like I know Bob would be if he was here.” Bob was the nickname given to Robert.
“But the simple fact of the matter is she’s not mine,” the former actor added.
In 1995, OJ’s murder case captivated the US and viewers worldwide, but to the Kardashian family, the trial was a personal affair, due to Robert defending the acquitted criminal.
At the time, the courtroom highlighted a stark divide within the Kardashian family, as Kris stood by Nicole’s loved ones’ side, while Robert represented his friend OJ.
Rumors have long circulated that Kris and OJ had an affair
When Kim and Kourtney took a seat behind their father on the defendant’s side of the courtroom, they noticed their mother sitting on the opposite side in support of her best friend, as per the Daily Mail .
Speaking to David Letterman in 2020, Kim recalled the painful moment when she was 13 years old, saying: “It tore my family apart, I’d say, for the whole time of the trial.”
She admitted that the 15-month legal battle was “really tough” for her and her older sister Kourtney, who felt like they had to pick a side.
OJ was later found civilly liable for the deaths of his ex-wife and her friend Ron. But over the years, Kris has spoken out about the horror she felt when Nicole was brutally stabbed in her home in Los Angeles back in 1994.
The mom-of-six said she still could not believe what had happened as she sat in court during OJ’s trial the following year, where her lawyer ex-husband was helping defend her best friend’s suspected killer, as per the Daily Mail.
Kim explained to GQ in October 2023 that she and Kourtney opted to spend more time with their dad during the trial because they felt their mom was “happily remarried” while their father was “by himself.”
In April 1991, one month after her divorce from Robert, Kris married retired Olympian Bruce Jenner, who publicly came out as a transgender woman in 2015, taking the name Caitlyn.
Robert Kardashian, the father of Khloé, Kim, Kourtney, and Rob, was OJ’s lawyer
R.i.p to Khloe Kardashian’s dad OJ Simpson 🙏🏿😅 pic.twitter.com/PJpTCUSmya — Ngbantz (@ngbantz) April 11, 2024
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