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12 biggest Kardashian-Jenner scandals ever: from Kim’s infamous sex tape and Khloé’s cheating baby daddy Tristan Thompson, to Kendall’s Pepsi ad and Rob’s messy break-up with Blac Chyna

Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner from Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2018. Photo: Getty Images
Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner from Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2018. Photo: Getty Images

  • Kim was mainly known for being Paris Hilton’s bestie before her sex tape with Ray J was leaked, though mum Kris Jenner has been accused of releasing it for publicity
  • Billionaire Kim sparked backlash when she initially called Skims Kimono, while Tristan Thompson cheated on Khloé with Kylie’s friend Jordyn Woods and Maralee Nichols

Ever since Keeping Up with the Kardashians started airing back in the noughties, the reality TV dynasty has been inescapable. The Kardashians is now airing its second season on Hulu, entertaining viewers with plenty of drama. But, love them or hate them, one thing’s for sure – the famous family has faced some major controversies over the years, from cheating affairs to lawsuits. So which were the biggest?

We take a look at 12 of the Kardashian-Jenner’s most shocking scandals.

1. Kim Kardashian’s leaked sex tape with her ex-boyfriend Ray J

Paris Hilton, Ray J, Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams. Photo: FilmMagic
Paris Hilton, Ray J, Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams. Photo: FilmMagic
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Before Keeping Up With the Kardashians premiered in 2007, Kim Kardashian, 42, was mainly known for her friendship with socialite and heiress Paris Hilton. However, Kardashian was soon thrust into the spotlight when a private sex tape she made with her then-boyfriend, rapper Ray J, 41, was made public.

She addressed it in the very first episode of the reality show, saying she made the tape because she was “horny and [she] felt like it”.

Ray J and Kim Kardashian. Photo: WireImage
Ray J and Kim Kardashian. Photo: WireImage

Ahead of the show’s series finale in 2021, Kardashian spoke with the Los Angeles Times about the tape and dismissed the idea that the scandal was the reason the family was given the show in the first place. However, she did explain how the show allowed her to work through the controversy and tell her side of the story.

“I do think that, obviously, as producers, I’m sure they loved it. And loved [us] wanting to talk about the elephant in the room. And I probably wouldn’t have, unless it was for the show,” she said.

Ray J claimed that Kris Jenner had chosen his sex tape with Kim Kardashian to release to the public. Photo: Getty Images
Ray J claimed that Kris Jenner had chosen his sex tape with Kim Kardashian to release to the public. Photo: Getty Images
In September, Ray J claimed that the Kardashians were aware of the sex tape before it was released, and alleged that Kris Jenner, 66, had actually personally chosen one of two different tapes to release to the public. Jenner, however, has denied all allegations of helping to release her daughter’s sex tape.