Khloé Kardashian recalls confronting Lamar Odom after relapse post-overdose
The reality star says she had paused her divorce to support him after his 2015 overdose
Khloé Kardashian has opened up about a tense and emotional moment during her relationship with Lamar Odom, revealing how she reacted after discovering he had relapsed following his near-fatal overdose in 2015.
Speaking in the upcoming Netflix docuseries The Death and Life of Lamar Odom, Kardashian recalled putting her divorce on hold at the time to care for the former basketball star after he was hospitalized in Las Vegas.
She said she had arranged a home for him to recover in and was closely involved in his medical decisions while he was unconscious.
However, the situation took a turn when she visited the home and suspected he had returned to drug use.
“Once you know the smell of crack, it’s the most identifiable smell,” Kardashian said, describing the moment she realized something was wrong.
She explained that she quietly made her way through the house before finding Odom in his bedroom.
According to Kardashian, she confronted him immediately after discovering him using drugs.
The moment reflected her frustration after supporting his recovery and putting her own life on hold during his health crisis.
She said she felt betrayed, believing Odom had been misleading her while she continued to support him.
Following the incident, Kardashian told him to leave the home and made it clear she would no longer financially support him.
Odom, who was married to Kardashian after a whirlwind 2009 romance, addressed the situation briefly in the docuseries.
While not elaborating on the confrontation itself, he expressed disappointment toward those who enabled his relapse despite his recent overdose.
The reality star has previously described her divorce from Odom as a turning point in her personal life.
In recent comments, she said the experience led her to focus more on her health and fitness, helping her move away from emotional eating and toward a more balanced lifestyle.
Reflecting on that period, Kardashian emphasized how the challenges of her marriage ultimately pushed her to make lasting changes in her life.