5 Shocking Truths About The Travis Barker And Kim Kardashian Dating Rumor: The Latest 2025 Denial
The long-running, persistent rumor that Kim Kardashian and Travis Barker had a romantic relationship before the Blink-182 drummer married her sister, Kourtney Kardashian, has been one of the most talked-about secrets in the celebrity world for years. As of late 2024 and into 2025, the narrative has taken a definitive turn, with Kim herself stepping forward to explicitly and repeatedly shut down the scandalous claims, clarifying the true nature of their past interactions for good.
The core of the curiosity stems from the complex web of relationships within the Kardashian-Jenner family and the fact that Travis Barker is now Kim’s brother-in-law, a dynamic that only intensified after his high-profile marriage to Kourtney (dubbed "Kravis"). This article dives into the definitive truths behind the dating rumors, the shocking source of the affair claims, and the current state of their family dynamic, providing the most up-to-date information available.
The Definitive Biography and Context
To fully understand the gravity of the rumors, it's essential to look at the key figures and their interwoven lives:
- Kim Kardashian:
- Full Name: Kimberly Noel Kardashian
- Born: October 21, 1980 (Age 44 as of 2025)
- Occupation: Media Personality, Socialite, Model, Businesswoman (SKIMS, KKW Beauty), Producer, Aspiring Lawyer.
- Marital Status: Divorced (from Kanye West, Kris Humphries, Damon Thomas).
- Key Context: The second-oldest daughter of the Kardashian family, central figure of *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* and *The Kardashians*.
- Travis Barker:
- Full Name: Travis Landon Barker
- Born: November 14, 1975 (Age 49 as of 2025)
- Occupation: Musician, Songwriter, Record Producer.
- Key Bands: Blink-182, Transplants, +44, Box Car Racer.
- Marital Status: Married to Kourtney Kardashian (since 2022).
- Key Context: Known for his high-profile drumming career and his previous marriage to Shanna Moakler.
- Kourtney Kardashian:
- Full Name: Kourtney Mary Kardashian Barker
- Born: April 18, 1979 (Age 45 as of 2025)
- Key Context: Kim's older sister. Her relationship with Travis Barker, which began in 2021 and led to marriage, is the center of the controversy, as it brought Travis fully into the family fold.
Truth #1: Kim’s Definitive 2025 Denial on the Hookup Rumors
The most recent and crucial piece of information that has reshaped the entire narrative is Kim Kardashian's direct address of the rumors. In a recent high-profile interview on the *Call Her Daddy* podcast, Kim was asked point-blank about the persistent speculation that she had a past sexual relationship with Travis Barker.
Her answer was unequivocal: "I never have," she stated, shutting down the rumor once and for all. This denial was further solidified during a fan Q&A on her Instagram Story, where she again explicitly refuted the claims that she had ever hooked up with her sister’s husband. This latest wave of public statements from Kim serves as the definitive, current-day truth on the matter, attempting to put the decades-long speculation to rest.
Truth #2: Travis Barker Admitted to a Crush on Kim in His Memoir
While Kim denies any physical or dating relationship, the rumor's foundation is rooted in Travis Barker’s own words. The Blink-182 drummer confessed in his 2015 memoir, *Can I Say: Living with More Than My Share of Heartbreak, Mayhem, and M*ss-Ups*, that he was infatuated with Kim Kardashian years ago.
This attraction predated his relationship with Kourtney, occurring around 2006 when Kim was working as Paris Hilton's assistant. Travis has detailed how he would travel with Hilton and how he couldn't take his eyes off Kim. He described her as "eye candy" and "f***ing hot," admitting he was completely smitten.
The key distinction, which Kim’s recent denial supports, is that an unrequited crush or attraction on Travis’s part does not equate to a mutual romantic or sexual relationship. This memoir confession, however, is the primary source that fueled the initial public speculation and curiosity about a potential past romance.
Truth #3: The Affair Claims Came From Travis’s Ex-Wife, Shanna Moakler
The most scandalous and persistent version of the rumor—the one suggesting an actual affair—was repeatedly pushed by Travis Barker’s ex-wife, former Miss USA Shanna Moakler. Shanna and Travis were married from 2004 to 2008, a period when Travis was first meeting Kim.
Moakler has publicly alleged on multiple occasions that Travis had an affair with Kim during their marriage. She claimed to have "proof" that Travis was actively planning to hook up with Kim, even suggesting the relationship contributed to the breakdown of her marriage to the drummer.
It is these specific, detailed claims from Shanna Moakler that Kim Kardashian was directly addressing when she issued her latest denials. Kim's response was a direct counter to Moakler's accusations, maintaining that the alleged affair in the 2000s simply never happened.
Truth #4: The Dynamic Was Always Family-Oriented, Not Romantic
Before Travis and Kourtney began dating in 2021, the relationship between Travis and the entire Kardashian-Jenner family was strictly platonic and neighborly. The Barker family and the Kardashian family lived in the same Calabasas community for years and their children were friends.
Travis was a fixture in the family’s social circle, often appearing on *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* and attending family events. This long history of casual, non-romantic interaction is what makes the current dynamic—where he is now Kourtney's husband—work. Had there been a genuine romantic past with Kim, the transition to brother-in-law would likely have been far more awkward and complicated for the sisters.
The fact that Kourtney and Travis’s relationship (Kravis) became so serious so quickly, and the entire family embraced it, strongly suggests that the crush Travis had on Kim was a non-issue and that the affair claims were unsubstantiated.
Truth #5: The Rumor Is a Crucial Part of the Kardashian-Barker Narrative
Despite the definitive denials from Kim, the rumor itself holds immense topical authority and continues to be a point of discussion because it adds drama and intrigue to the *Kardashians* storyline. The idea of a "code red hookup" involving two sisters and a rock star is a compelling narrative for tabloids and reality television.
The current consensus, based on the most recent statements, is that while Travis Barker was attracted to Kim Kardashian in the mid-2000s (a fact he admitted in his memoir), there was never a romantic or sexual relationship. Kim’s 2025 denial serves as the final, official word on the matter, solidifying her position that the claims—particularly those from Shanna Moakler—are completely false. The focus now remains on the blended family, as Travis and Kourtney continue to build their life together, with Kim as a supportive sister and sister-in-law.
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