Is Kim Kardashian Dating IShowSpeed? Her Response to Rumours Explained

American business mogul and media personality Kim Kardashian has once again found herself in the center of dating speculation. Since her 2022 divorce from Kanye ‘Ye’ West, Kim has been linked to multiple high-profile figures, including NBA stars Luka Doncic and Kevin Durant. Recently, rumours suggested that she was dating YouTuber IShowSpeed, after a photo of the pair went viral online. The images sparked widespread social media buzz, prompting Kim to clarify the situation regarding her connections with IShowSpeed, Luka Doncic, and other celebrities.

How the rumours started

The dating speculation around Kim Kardashian and IShowSpeed (real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr.) began after several public interactions and social media moments. Fans noticed their meetings at football games and during Speed’s America Tour, often with Kim’s children present, and interpreted casual interactions like hugs or acknowledgements as hints of a romantic relationship. Parody accounts and AI-generated content, including Fortnite-style videos, further fueled the speculation.

A photo shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @The_rap_alert showing Kim and IShowSpeed with her children went viral, amassing hundreds of shares and likes. Fact-checks later revealed that the image was AI-generated, not real.

Kim Kardashian sets the record straight

In a recent interview on Khloé in Wonder Land, Kim addressed the rumours involving Luka Doncic, calling the claims “insane” and stating, “I don’t know where it came. I haven’t gone to a Laker game since.” She also debunked past AI-generated photos and fake quotes linking her to Tom Brady, Travis Barker, and Kevin Durant. Regarding the Durant rumours, she explained:

“There was a photo, an AI photo, of me and Kevin Durant. Rob was like you’re dating, I think he’s like 19 or 20, some 19 or 20-year-old basketball player. I was like, not that I know of, and there are photos of him, and I. AI is insane.”

Kim Kardashian’s current relationship status

As of February 2026, Kim Kardashian is reportedly single and focused on her family and business ventures, including Skims. She prioritizes raising her four children—North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm—explaining they “really need me right now.” While she is not actively seeking a relationship, Kim remains a “hopeless romantic” and says she will be ready when the right person comes along.