O.J. Simpson's Haunting Legacy: How the Kardashians Lived in Fear for Decades

0:03 Kalaugashak Media, Hello and welcome to card Talk. Today's news on All the Kardashians, All the Family, all in under ten minutes. In the late nineteen eighties and early nineties, the Kardashians and the Simpsons were very close, raising their kids together, visiting each other's homes and taking family vacations. However, everything changed in nineteen ninety four when oj Simpson was arrested for the murder of his ex wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Kim Kardashian said in a twenty twenty interview that the situation tore my family apart, with her mom Chris Jenner, believing Simpson was guilty, while her late father, Robert Kardashian, represented Simpson in the high profile trial. Although Simpson was found not guilty, the Kardashians' lives were forever altered. A former friend of the family told US Weekly that Oja cast a pall of fear and sadness over the entire family, and that the threat he posed to the reality stars was something that they dealt with daily until his death on April tenth from prostate cancer at age seventy six. The former friend recalled an incident where Simpson called Kim from prison after she agreed to speak about her uncle oj to a media outlet.

1:23 Simpson left a simple but menacing voicemail, saying, Kim, it's uncle Oja. Hope you're doing well. I'll call you soon. The friend added that even after Kim decided not to speak about Simpson, many still considered Ojay a definite, unpredictable threat to the safety of them and their families. The Kardashians also dealt with rumors that Simpson might have been Chloe Kardashian's biological father. The family addressed the theories in a twenty twelve episode of their reality show, but Simpson denied the rumors in a twenty nineteen Father's Day video on Twitter. Robert Kardashian initially believed in Simpson's innocence and asked his family to support his decision to represent him. However, the former friend says Robert eventually felt betrayed and tricked into defending OJ at the most publicized trial in history, and was disgusted by the fact that oj could have murdered two people so brutally. Following the trial, Simpson kept tabs on everyone involved and would call them if they spoke to the press. The former friend says, at this point, Oj was a free man and everybody was deeply afraid of incurring his wrath. Now that Simpson has passed away, the Kardashians can feel some relief, but the uneasiness they lived with for decades will never change. The former family friend says. The loss of Nicole has never been far away, and the family is still haunted by the horrible end she had faced, but they're free from OJ's threats now.

2:53 Kylie Jenner's fifteen million dollar mega mansion in Hidden Hills is nearing completion, as seen in recent aerial shots taken on Tuesday. The thirty thousand square foot modern farmhouse, designed by top Canadian architect Richard Landry, sits on a four acre lot, the largest in Hidden Hills. The home, which will reportedly have fifteen bedrooms and an underground bunker, has undergone significant progress in the three years since construction began. Landscapers have transformed the once barren lot by adding vibrant green trees around the property, providing privacy for Kylie. The new home is located near the compounds of Kylie's mother Chris Jenner and half sister Chloe Kardashian, as well as the homes of her other half sisters, Kim and Courtney Kardashian.

3:39 The exterior walls of the home appear to match the gray roofing material, and a large pool is being added to the backyard. To enter the property, Kylie will have to drive through a tunnel that leads underneath the building. Although the home is close to completion, there are still several steps that need to be taken before Kylie can move in with her two children, Stormy and Airy, whom she shares with ex boyfriend Travis Scott. The outdoor space requires more landscaping, and exposed wooden planks on the exterior need to be finished. Construction trailers and portable toilets are still visible on the property, indicating that workers are continuing to work on the massive project. Kanye West has reduced the asking price for a gutted Malibu mansion he's selling from fifty three million dollars to thirty nine million dollars. The change in price was reported by TMZ on Thursday, less than four months after West initially listed the dilapidated property in the Luxe oceanfront community. West brought in selling Sunset realtor Jason Oppenheim to help sell the home late last year. Oppenheim told TMZ that he is optimistic about selling the distressed property, describing it as basically a blank canvas for prospective buyers. The home, which spans more than four thousand square feet, has four bedrooms and five bathrooms with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. However, it is missing windows, walls, and a roof, and does not have electricity. West bought

5:13 the home for fifty seven million dollars in late twenty twenty one, but was unable to remodel it into a bomb shelter after involving famed Japanese architect toadao Ando in the remodeling process. The price reduction is the latest in a series of issues related to the home. West is being sued by the former manager of the remodel project, Tony Saxon, who claims he was fired after expressing concerns about the extreme danger of the project. In September, sources told TMZ that West wanted to remove the windows and electricity from the home to turn it into a bomb shelter. From the nineteen tens. Saxon's lawsuit alleges that he was hired for the project in September twenty twenty one and worked sixteen hour days on the beach house, sleeping on the floor while serving as project manager, caretaker, and twenty four to seven security. Saxon claims that West only paid him for one week of work and ignored his concerns until he was fired in November twenty twenty one for refusing to remove the homes windows and electricity. West allegedly threatened Saxon, saying he would be considered an enemy if he did not fulfill West's vision more in a moment. Rob Kardashian, the most private among his famous siblings, occasionally shares updates on his life through his official Instagram account, which fans believe is run by his mom, Chris Jenner's communication company. Recently,

6:46 the thirty seven year old reality TV star shared a video on Instagram Stories from hairstylist Kia Harper, a friend of the family who has frequently styled them and their kids. The video showke Rob's seven year old daughter Dream's new look, sporting waist length braids instead of her previous long and curly locks. Rob shares dream with his ex girlfriend Angela White also known as Black China. In the video, Dream posed for the camera and excitedly got out of the salon chair, spinning around with her new braids. Twirling with her. The stylist captioned the post thanking Rob for his appreciation. Last month, Rob celebrated his birthday and received heartfelt tributes from his siblings Kim and Chloe, as well as his mom, Chris. Despite remaining off social media himself, Chris shared a collection of childhood photos, showcasing their remarkable resemblance and Rob's effervescent personality as a youth. Hulu's bet on the Kardashian family seems to be paying off, as revealed during Disney's much anticipated earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Bob Eiger mentioned that The Kardashians, the reality series about the famous family, has become the most viewed unscripted series ever on Hulu. This development is significant for several reasons, particularly because Hulu is about to become a fully Disney owned property more than a decade after its launch, with backing from major TV networks. During the early days of streaming, The Kardashians has quickly become a signature series for Hulu,

8:20 despite the scandal plagued high drama Family being inconsistent with the squeaky clean, family friendly formula found on Disney Plus. This dichotomy is interesting as Disney prepares to launch a beta version of a combined Disney Plus Hulu app in December. Eiger stated that the beta launch will give families time to set up parental controls on the new app, restricting the content younger children can access. The official version of the app is set to launch in the spring of twenty twenty four. That's it for today. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your app of choice, and if you like the show, hit those five stars on Apple. It really helps us out. I'm alex Ingerhouse Card Talk is a Calorogua Shark Media production thanks to Mark Francis and John McDermott. Portions of this podcast may have been created with the assistance of Ai