Kim Kardashian & NFL Star Odell Beckham Jr. Kept Their Relationship A Secret To Avoid Attacks From Her Ex, Kanye West

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. have been in a secret relationship they have carefully concealed out of respect for Beckham Jr.’s son, as well as to avoid a potentially explosive reaction from Kardashian’s ex-husband, Kanye West.

Rumors of a connection between Kardashian, 43, and Beckham Jr., 31, first surfaced in September 2023. However, recent reports suggest that their relationship has escalated, with the couple officially at an exclusive status. While Kardashian has been known to be open about her love life in the past, this time, she has chosen to keep her romance with Beckham Jr. under wraps and has only told her closest friends.

Both Kardashian and Beckham Jr., who plays for the Baltimore Ravens, were determined to avoid any false speculation that Kardashian played a role in the dissolution of Beckham Jr.’s previous relationship with Lauren “LoLo’ Wood,” with whom he shares a 1-year-old son, Zydn.

Kardashian’s former husband has also played a role in the couple’s decision. Kardashian and West, who were married for seven years and share four children, finalized their divorce in November 2022, just a month before West’s current marriage to Bianca Censori.

West has a history of public outbursts and a tendency to attack those connected to Kardashian, such as Pete Davidson, who was subjected to relentless online attacks when in a relationship with Kardashian, a pattern of harassment and public humiliation took a heavy toll on the relationship.

The connection between Kardashian and Beckham Jr. was first brought to public attention in September. Their bond seemed to have deepened when Kardashian attended Beckham Jr.’s 31st birthday party in November. The presence of Kim’s younger sister, Khloe Kardashian, at the event added another layer of complexity, as Khloe reportedly had a brief fling with Beckham Jr. in 2016.