Kim Kardashian Breaks Silence on Travis Barker Rumors: “I Never Have!”

As social media buzzes with speculation about Kim Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, the reality star has finally spoken out — shutting down the rumors once and for all.

In the October 15 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Kim addressed the long-standing gossip head-on, saying firmly: “No. I never have. Absolutely not.”

How It All Started

The rumors date back to Barker’s 2016 memoir Can I Say: Living Large, Cheating Death, and Drums, Drums, Drums, in which he admitted having a “crush” on Kim Kardashian and called her “f—— hot.”

At that time, Barker was dating Kim’s close friend Paris Hilton, and the three often hung out together at events. Years later, when Barker married Kim’s sister, Kourtney Kardashian, fans began connecting the dots — fueling years of speculation about whether Kim and Barker had once been more than friends.

Kim’s Direct Response

On Call Her Daddy, Kim set the record straight:

“He dated Paris, and we were all friends in the same group. I’ve known him for years, but there has never been anything romantic between us.”

The 44-year-old mogul added that she’s “not bothered” by the question itself but “tired” of seeing the old rumor resurface over and over. Her clear denial immediately caught fire across social media, reigniting debates among fans — some applauding her honesty, others still skeptical that “there’s always a little truth behind gossip.”

Travis Barker Also Speaks Up

For his part, Travis Barker has called the rumors “ridiculous.” Speaking to Vanity Fair, the musician explained that mentioning Kim in his memoir was purely “therapeutic,” not a confession of any secret fling.

“Nothing bad ever happened between me and Kim. I respect both sisters,” Barker said, emphasizing that speculation about family drama “makes no sense at all.”

When Rumors Shape Celebrity Narratives

Like many Hollywood stories, the “Kim-Barker” saga illustrates how quickly a rumor can take on a life of its own. What started as a passing comment in a memoir has grown into nearly a decade-long tabloid obsession — a reminder of how celebrity relationships are constantly dissected and reinterpreted in the digital age.

For Kim, who has spent much of her life in the spotlight, this isn’t the first time she’s had to publicly deny gossip. But her calm, straightforward response shows a new level of media maturity — controlling the narrative before it controls her.

Public Reaction: Sympathy and Skepticism

Following the podcast’s release, “Kim & Travis” quickly trended on X (formerly Twitter). Many fans praised Kim for being direct and composed, calling her “a woman who knows how to own her story.” Others, however, questioned the timing — noting that her statement came just days before the new season of The Kardashians on Hulu, sparking speculation that the denial might also double as smart publicity.

Regardless of the motives, one thing is clear: in the world of celebrity culture, truth and rumor often blur into the same headline. And Kim Kardashian — whether denying, confirming, or simply existing — continues to be a name the world can’t stop talking about.