Khloé Kardashian Claps Back at Lamar Odom for Downplaying Her Support During His 2015 Overdose

Khloé Kardashian is speaking out after Lamar Odom seemingly disputed her contributions to his recovery following his near-fatal 2015 overdose. The tension comes on the heels of the release of the Netflix documentary, Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom, which chronicles the former NBA star’s rise to fame and his subsequent struggle with addiction Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom.

The reality star and Good American founder expressed her frustration during a recent episode of her podcast, “Khloé in Wonderland.” Speaking with her close friend Malika Haqq, Kardashian addressed comments made by Odom in press interviews where he reportedly downplayed her role in his survival and recovery process. Kardashian indicated that she felt disrespected, particularly because she participated in the documentary as a favor to Odom.

The conflict centers on the events of 2015, when Odom was found unresponsive in a Nevada brothel. At the time, Kardashian had previously filed for divorce in December 2013 but dismissed those proceedings in 2015 specifically to assist in making critical medical decisions for Odom during his health crisis. The pair eventually finalized their divorce in December 2016.

Kardashian’s response highlights a deepening rift over how their shared history is portrayed to the public, as she accuses Odom of attempting to discredit her support due to his dissatisfaction with the public’s reaction to the film.

Khloé Kardashian Addresses Discrepancies in Recovery Narrative

During her podcast, Kardashian revealed that she had observed Odom’s recent press tour for the documentary. She claimed that Odom appeared “annoyed” with her and suggested that he had accused her of lying about the extent of her role during his 2015 overdose. Kardashian pushed back against these insinuations, stating that she did not receive any payment for her appearance in the Netflix project.

“I willingly do the Netflix thing for Lamar; I’m not getting one penny to do this. I have no dog in this fight; it doesn’t matter to me if this documentary is made or not made. And it’s also something I really don’t want to talk about anymore,” Kardashian said.

The documentary, which premiered in 2026, serves as a deep dive into Odom’s life, from his basketball career and high-profile marriage to the Kardashian family to his medical emergency in Nevada Official Trailer: Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom. While the film aims to unpack Odom’s struggles, the fallout from its release has reignited a public dispute between the former spouses.

Kardashian further alleged that Odom is attempting to “slander” her name because he lacks positive highlights to showcase regarding his sobriety journey. She expressed disbelief that Odom would suggest she was untruthful about her actions during his most critical moments.

“You’re not now going to s**t on me or play in my face, because you don’t like the reaction and response from the public,” she stated. “Now to act like I didn’t do all of the things I did, and insinuate I’m a liar is crazy.”

Lamar Odom’s Perspective on Divine Intervention and Support

The friction follows an interview Odom gave on April 6 during an appearance on “TODAY” with Jenna & Sheinelle. When questioned about whether Kardashian saved his life, Odom provided a nuanced answer, attributing his survival primarily to faith rather than human intervention.

Odom acknowledged that Kardashian did accept care of him, but emphasized that his recovery was a “medical miracle” orchestrated by a higher power. “In some ways. I think God saved my life. My Lord saved my life, honestly,” Odom explained. “She took care of me. God took care of me the most.”

This distinction—between medical/emotional support and spiritual salvation—appears to be the catalyst for the current disagreement. While Odom maintains that God was the primary force in his survival, Kardashian views the dismissal of her direct actions as a lack of respect for the sacrifices she made, including the temporary suspension of their legal separation to act as his medical proxy.

A Timeline of Turbulence and Reconciliation

The relationship between Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom has been characterized by extreme highs and lows over the last decade. Their marriage ended in a complex legal process, with Kardashian first filing for divorce in December 2013. The process was paused in 2015 to allow her to support Odom during his overdose, before she filed again in 2016, leading to a final decree in December of that year.

Despite the divorce, the two attempted a public reconciliation more recently. In February 2025, they reunited during the season 6 premiere of “The Kardashians.” Still, Odom later admitted in his “TODAY” interview that the reunion felt “awkward” and “wasn’t really good” for him. He clarified that while he maintains love for her as family, he is no longer “in love” with her.

The current dispute over the Netflix documentary highlights the ongoing difficulty of reconciling private trauma with public narratives. For Kardashian, the issue is one of acknowledgment and respect; for Odom, it appears to be a matter of attributing his survival to his faith.

As the documentary continues to trend, the public response remains divided. Kardashian has indicated that she no longer wishes to discuss the matter, though she remains firm in her assertion that she “held him down” during his darkest period.

With the documentary now available on Netflix, viewers can see the footage and interviews that sparked this latest celebrity clash. We welcome our readers to share their thoughts on the complexities of celebrity recovery and support in the comments below.