Kim Kardashian is finally addressing years of speculation surrounding her once-close friendship with Larsa Pippen, offering rare clarity on where the former best friends stand today.
In a recent episode of
Khloé in Wonder Land, the podcast hosted by her sister Khloé Kardashian, Kim spoke candidly about her relationship with Pippen, who currently stars on
The Real Housewives of Miami. The conversation marked one of Kim’s most direct public responses to long-running rumors that the two had a falling-out.
Kim made it clear that despite widespread gossip, there is no active feud between them.
“I love Larsa,” Kim said during the podcast. “I love her kids.”
Why Kim Kardashian and Larsa Pippen Drifted Apart
While Kim emphasized that there is no bad blood, she acknowledged that their close friendship did fade for a period of time due to major life changes on both sides.
According to Kim, the distance developed while Pippen was going through a difficult divorce from former NBA star Scottie Pippen. The couple finalized their split in 2022 after more than two decades of marriage.
At the same time, Kim said she was dealing with serious challenges in her own marriage to Kanye West. Kim and West ultimately finalized their divorce in late 2022, following months of highly publicized personal and professional turmoil.
Khloé summarized the situation on the podcast by explaining that the friendship “just fizzled,” suggesting that emotional strain, changing priorities, and overlapping personal crises contributed to the growing distance.
Move to Miami Added to the Distance
Geography also played a significant role in the shift. Pippen relocated to Miami, where she became a cast member on Bravo’s
The Real Housewives of Miami. Kim noted that the move made it more difficult for them to maintain the same level of closeness they once shared in Los Angeles.
“She moved to Miami, but I love her,” Kim said. “Our kids go to school together. We’ll always have so many memories and so much love there.”
Despite no longer spending time together as frequently, Kim’s comments suggest that the emotional connection and history between the two women remain intact.
Podcast Reveals Ongoing Family Connections
During the podcast, Khloé revealed that she still watches Pippen on
Real Housewives of Miami, a confession that surprised Kim. Kim admitted that she has never watched any of the
Real Housewives franchises.
The conversation also highlighted that the Kardashian and Pippen families remain connected. Kim is the godmother to one of Pippen’s children, and Pippen has publicly confirmed in recent interviews that her daughter continues to have a positive relationship with Kim and the Kardashian family.
Pippen has said she does not want to disrupt that bond, even though her own friendship with Kim is no longer what it once was.
How Feud Rumors First Began
Speculation about a rift between Kim Kardashian and Larsa Pippen first surfaced in 2020, when fans noticed that Kim and several members of the Kardashian-Jenner family had unfollowed Pippen on Instagram.
Around the same time, Kim reportedly skipped Pippen’s birthday celebration, further fueling rumors of a falling-out. The social media activity quickly became a major topic of discussion among fans and celebrity media outlets.
Pippen later suggested that tensions involving Kanye West played a significant role in the breakdown of the friendship. In past interviews and on
Real Housewives of Miami, Pippen said she felt caught in the middle of issues within Kim and Kanye’s marriage.
She has stated that being close to the family placed her in a difficult position and that she “knew too much,” which she claimed contributed to the eventual distancing.
Both Say There Is No Ongoing Feud
Despite years of speculation, both women have consistently maintained in recent years that there is no lingering conflict.
In previous interviews, Pippen has said that she and Kim are “cool” and that there is no active hostility. Kim’s latest comments reinforce that narrative, portraying the situation as a natural drifting apart rather than a dramatic celebrity feud.
While their once-constant presence in each other’s lives has changed, Kim’s remarks suggest that mutual respect and affection remain.
A Shift, Not a Break
For longtime followers of the Kardashian-Pippen relationship, Kim’s statements offer rare insight into how high-profile friendships can evolve under the pressure of major life changes, public scrutiny, and geographic separation.
Rather than confirming a dramatic fallout, Kim framed the situation as a transition shaped by divorce, personal struggles, and shifting priorities.
The takeaway from Kim’s comments is clear: while the friendship may no longer be as close as it once was, there is no bad blood, and the connection between their families continues.
As Kim put it, there is still “so much love” even if life has taken them in different directions.
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