The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum Rob Kardashian's turbulent life has included dramatic ups and downs that set him apart from his famous family members, and he is still ducking the spotlight. During the show's early years, Rob was a lot more vibrant and involved with filming. After a series of breakups, physical changes, and family fallouts, Rob became more reclusive. These days, he is rarely seen. He makes occasional appearances to support his mom and sisters. However, his main focus is raising his daughter Dream Kardashian and living a normal life, without always being scrutinized by fans, critics, and the media.
Rob was 20 years when KUWTK premiered. He was young, energetic, and enjoyed going out to party at night. He embarked on relationships with women who were well-known or had strong ties to celebrities. During the show's early days, Rob was open about dating Adrienne Bailon and even shared details about his relationship with the singer. However, they split, and that was one breakup that hurt Rob. The two-year romance ended in 2009 after Rob admitted to cheating on the Cheetah Girls star. He briefly dated Angela Simmons before moving on with singer Rita Ora.
Things started to take a turn for the worse after Rob took to Twitter in 2012 and accused Rita of cheating on him. The singer has never spoken about their relationship. However, fans believe that their breakup was the start of Rob's gradual retreat from the spotlight. He was able to rebound with superstar singer Rihanna that same year. After that, Rob didn't have another public relationship until he started dating Blac Chyna. By then, he had launched his Arthur George sock line. However, he seemed to promote it rarely, in comparison to his sisters, who aggressively marketed their brands. Blac Chyna did a good job of getting Rob back into the spotlight. The couple even shared videos showing Chyna motivating Rob to work out and eat healthier.
Rob hasn't been too transparent about his personal struggles. However, since his family members are high-profile celebrities, sources claimed that Rob started to have mental health and weight problems. By the time he started dating Blac Chyna, Rob's physical appearance was much different than it was when KUWTK first aired. Rob's has had his fair share of drama and may have felt insecure, as he even skipped out on attending Kim Kardashian's 2014 wedding to Kanye West. By 2016, things appeared to be on the upswing because Rob met Chyna. However, things ended badly between the pair, and their problems spilled onto social media. They are now involved in a drawn-out legal battle.
The one good thing that came out of Rob and Chyna's relationship was their daughter Dream. Being a father has helped Rob to keep a smile on his face and maintain a sense of purpose. His daughter is often seen spending time with her cousins, and this keeps Rob close to his sisters. Now that Keeping Up With the Kardashians has ended, Rob doesn't have to deal with pressure about appearing on the show. Sources say he went into 2021 focused on his daughter, his health, and expanding his business portfolio. Despite not being as famous as his sisters, Rob has managed to live life on his own terms. He probably won't be a part of the Kar-Jenner's upcoming Hulu show.