Rob Kardashian | |
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Born | Robert Arthur Kardashian March 17, 1987 (age 29) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Residence | Calabasas, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Southern California Marshall School of Business |
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Years active | 2007–present |
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Partner(s) | Blac Chyna[1] (c. 2016; present) |
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Robert Arthur "Rob" Kardashian (born March 17, 1987) is an American television personality and businessman. He is best known for featuring on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, a reality television series that centers upon his family, as well as appearing on itsspin-offs. In 2011, Kardashian also competed in the thirteenth season of Dancing with the Stars, during which he placed second.
Early life[edit]Kardashian[2] was born March 17, 1987[3] in Los Angeles, California, United States to attorney Robert Kardashian and wife Kris. He has three older sisters, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé. His parents divorced in 1991, and his mother married Olympic decathlete Bruce Jenner[a] the same year. Together Kris and Bruce had daughters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, making them Rob's half-sisters. Rob's father, Robert Kardashian, died in September 2003 from esophageal cancer.[5]
Kardashian graduated from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business in 2009.[6][7]
Career[edit]Kardashian was a contestant on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars in 2011. He was paired with two-time champion Cheryl Burke and made it further than his sister, Kim, did during her appearance in the 7th season. Kardashian was almost eliminated in the fourth week. During the season, Kardashian became the most improved dancer,[citation needed]advancing with his partner Cheryl Burke to the finals, her fifth time doing so. The pair ended up in second place against J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff.[8]
Kardashian has also taken on several business ventures working with PerfectSkin, Rival Spot, the BG5 and working on his own sock line. Kardashian was one of the final judges of Miss USA 2012.[9]
Kardashian announced in August 2012 that he would return to the University of Southern California and study law later in the year. USC's Gould School of Law, however, denied this, and stated via its Twitter account that Kardashian had not even applied to the school.[10]
In 2012, Kardashian participated in Fox's dating game show The Choice.[11]
In late 2012, he launched his sock line titled Arthur George.[12][13]
Personal life[edit]Kardashian dated actress Adrienne Bailon from 2007 until 2009. Their relationship was documented on the family reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. After months of speculation, in October 2012, Kardashian confirmed through his Twitter account that he and singer Rita Ora were dating. In December 2012, it was revealed that their relationship had ended.[14][15] In January 2016, Kardashian began dating model Blac Chyna,[16] On April 5, 2016, the couple announced their engagement via Instagram after 3 months of dating.[17]
In December 2015, it was reported that Kardashian was hospitalized after falling ill and diagnosed with diabetes.[18]
See also[edit]Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Kirstie Alley & Maksim Chmerkovskiy | Dancing with the Stars (US) runner-up Season 13 (Fall 2011 with Cheryl Burke) | Succeeded by Katherine Jenkins & Mark Ballas |