Kim Kardashian's Last Conversation with O.J. Simpson Happened Long Before Her 'SNL' Appearance

Kim Kardashian has not been in touch with O.J. Simpson since before he was sent to prison in 2008. This was years before she mentioned the controversial athlete during her hosting of Saturday Night Live in October 2021.

During a podcast with her close friend Jonathan “FoodGod” Cheban in September 2019, Kim shared that the last time she saw O.J. Simpson was in Miami. This was before he went to jail for his last legal issue. The conversation arose when Cheban talked about his own encounter with Simpson. Unfortunately, Simpson passed away at the age of 76 in April 2024 after battling prostate cancer.

Simpson was accused of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994. He was acquitted of all charges in 1995, but later found guilty of wrongful death and battery in a civil suit. In 2007, he was arrested and convicted of kidnapping and armed robbery — the incident Kim mentioned. (Simpson was sentenced to prison in 2008 and released on parole in December 2021.)

Kim remembered running into Simpson in a VIP section of a club in Miami while with her sisters Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian. She recalled feeling emotional and started crying during the encounter, which took place behind a stage. The exact club is unclear to her.

Kim mentioned that she doesn't like to discuss the Simpson trial much. Her father, Robert Kardashian, was one of Simpson's lawyers and a close friend. Kim's mom, Kris Jenner, was also close friends with Brown Simpson.

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Kim mentioned in the podcast that she has a friendly relationship with O.J. Simpson's children. Simpson, the ex-NFL player, has five children from his two marriages. His first wife, Marguerite Whitley, is the mother of Arnelle, Jason, and Aaren. His second wife, Brown Simpson, is the mother of Sydney and Justin.

Kim expressed empathy for those going through difficult times, acknowledging that their lives must be incredibly challenging. She mentioned that she prefers to avoid bringing up sensitive topics for them, as it can be very distressing every time someone does.

However, during her hosting of SNL in October 2021, Kim seemed to contradict her previous stance. She made a joke about Simpson during her monologue, while also discussing her late father, Robert, who passed away at 59 after battling esophageal cancer.

"He's the reason I met my first Black person," she explained. "Any guesses on who it was? I know it's strange to remember the first Black person you meet, but O.J. Simpson definitely leaves an impression. Or maybe not, I'm still not sure!"

After the incident, Brown Simpson's sister, Tanya Brown, criticized the joke, stating to TMZ that she found it to be in "poor taste."

Editor's P/S:

Kim Kardashian's complex relationship with O.J. Simpson has been a subject of public fascination for decades. While she has maintained that she has not had contact with him since before his imprisonment in 2008, her recent mention of him during her SNL hosting raised questions about the nature of their past interactions. It is important to note that the article does not provide explicit evidence to support or refute the allegations of a close relationship between Kim and Simpson.

Furthermore, Kim's expression of empathy for those affected by the Simpson trial and her reluctance to discuss it publicly may indicate a desire to maintain a neutral stance and avoid further controversy. However, her decision to make a joke about Simpson during her SNL monologue suggests a level of comfort with the topic, despite its potential to cause distress to the victims' families. The conflicting statements highlight the complexities of Kim's relationship to the Simpson case and the sensitivities surrounding it.