The $4 Billion Empire: 5 Shocking New Updates On Kim Kardashian And Kris Jenner's Power Dynamic And Legal Battles

As of December 2025, the business and personal dynamics between Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, have never been more complex, marked by a multi-billion dollar private equity venture, a new media company, and an explosive, escalating legal war that has shocked the entertainment industry. The duo, often referred to as the ultimate 'momager' and mogul pairing, continues to dominate global headlines, not just for their reality TV presence but for their unprecedented move into serious finance with SKKY Partners, a firm now actively acquiring stakes in high-growth consumer brands. The public face of unity is currently being tested by a high-stakes defamation and fraud lawsuit that has brought their past into the spotlight, alongside private reports of creative tension over the future direction of the Kardashian-Jenner legacy. This article dives into the five most recent and critical updates defining the relationship and business ventures of Kim and Kris in late 2025.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner: Complete Career and Personal Biographies

This section provides a detailed profile of the mother-daughter duo whose combined influence reshaped modern celebrity and business.

Kimberly Noel Kardashian

• Full Name: Kimberly Noel Kardashian
• Born: October 21, 1980 (Age 45 as of 2025)
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Key Career Milestones:
  • Gained initial media attention in 2007.
  • Star of the long-running reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007–2021) and The Kardashians (2022–Present).
  • Founded the shapewear and foundation garment company Skims in 2019, which is currently valued at over US$4 billion.
  • Co-founded the private equity firm SKKY Partners in 2022.
  • Launched the skincare brand SKKN by Kim.
  • Passed the "baby bar" law exam in 2021, pursuing a career in legal reform.

Kristen Mary Jenner

• Full Name: Kristen Mary Houghton (formerly Kardashian, now Jenner)
• Born: November 5, 1955 (Age 70 as of 2025)
• Birthplace: San Diego, California, U.S.
• Key Career Milestones:
  • Known globally as the family's "momager" for strategically managing the careers of her six children.
  • Executive Producer and star of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians.
  • Co-founded the now-shuttered KKW Beauty with Kim Kardashian.
  • Launched her own media venture, Kris Jenner Productions, to focus on new television and digital content outside of the family's main show.
  • Serves as a partner and co-founder in SKKY Partners.

1. The Escalating Ray J Legal War: RICO Accusations and December 2025 Filings

The most volatile and current news surrounding Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner involves the renewed and aggressive legal battle with R&B singer and entrepreneur Ray J. The dispute, which reignited in late 2024, has escalated into an unprecedented legal skirmish in late 2025, with Ray J publicly accusing both Kim and Kris of engaging in a pattern of fraud, deception, and even RICO violations (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act). * The Allegations: Ray J's legal team has filed motions asking the court to dismiss a defamation case against him, while simultaneously leveling massive counter-accusations against the mother-daughter duo. The claims suggest a long-standing pattern of criminal enterprise and manipulation related to their early rise to fame. * Family Involvement: The gravity of the situation was underscored in December 2025 when Ray J's mother, Sonja Norwood, publicly backed her son's claims in court, further intensifying the media scrutiny on the Kardashian-Jenner camp. * Impact on Brand: This legal development introduces a significant, negative entity into the Kardashian-Jenner brand narrative, forcing the moguls to address decades-old controversies while simultaneously managing a multi-billion dollar business portfolio.

2. SKKY Partners' Aggressive Growth: Kim and Kris as Private Equity Titans

Beyond the glamour of fashion and TV, the duo has firmly established themselves in the world of high finance with SKKY Partners, a private equity firm co-founded by Kim and former Carlyle Group partner Jay Sammons, with Kris Jenner joining as a key partner. * Focus on Consumer Goods: SKKY Partners focuses on investing in high-growth, aspirational consumer products, leveraging the family’s unparalleled expertise in branding and scaling. * Recent Investments: The firm has been actively diversifying its portfolio beyond Kim’s own successful Skims brand (valued at over $4 billion). Recent investments include stakes in luxury skincare brand 111SKIN and gourmet food company TRUFF, signaling a serious commitment to becoming major players in the investment world. * The 'Momager' Role Evolves: Kris Jenner’s role in SKKY is a significant evolution of her traditional "momager" title. She is now an official partner in a major financial institution, applying her strategic acumen to a range of companies outside the immediate family circle.

3. The Rift: Kim and Kris Clash Over the Future of the Kardashian Legacy

While their business ventures are aligned, reports suggest a growing tension between Kim and Kris regarding the long-term vision for the Kardashian legacy and the future of the grandchildren. * Generational Divide: Sources indicate that Kris Jenner is keen on ensuring the next generation—including North West, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm—continues the family’s media dominance, envisioning the grandchildren as the future of the empire. * Kim's Priorities: Kim, however, is reportedly more focused on her legal and business endeavors, particularly her work with SKKY and her ongoing law studies, and is said to be at odds with her mother over the level of public exposure for her children. * A New Media Venture: Kris’s recent launch of Kris Jenner Productions—a separate media company—may be a strategic move to secure new, non-family-centric content deals, but it also highlights a potential desire to branch out independently from the core family show, perhaps due to these creative differences.

4. The $4 Billion Valuation of Skims and the End of KKW Beauty

The success of Skims remains the financial bedrock of Kim's independent empire, with the shapewear brand now commanding a valuation well over US$4 billion. This success stands in stark contrast to the fate of their previous joint venture. * The Skims Model: The brand's explosive growth is a testament to Kim's direct-to-consumer marketing genius and the natural incorporation of LSI keywords like "inclusive sizing," "comfort," and "body positivity" into the core product line. * The KKW Reset: In 2021, Kim announced the shuttering of the original KKW Beauty cosmetics line, which she had co-founded with Kris Jenner in 2017. The promised return was a "completely new brand with new formulas," which eventually materialized as SKKN by Kim. This transition highlighted Kim's desire for full creative control and a strategic pivot away from the older brand model.

5. The Lighter Side: Kris Jenner's Failed Matchmaking Attempts

Amidst the high-stakes business and legal drama, the mother-daughter relationship still features the kind of personal anecdotes that made them famous. * A Blind Date Flop: Kim recently revealed a funny, yet ultimately embarrassing, moment where Kris Jenner attempted to set her up on a blind date. The matchmaking attempt, which Kris arranged years ago, went incredibly wrong, emphasizing that even the world's most successful "momager" can't control every aspect of her children’s lives, especially their dating track record. * Body Roasting: The duo also continues to share their unique, often comical, dynamic publicly, including a recent interview where they didn't hold back as they affectionately roasted each other about their bodies, proving their bond remains strong despite professional and personal tensions. This blend of massive financial success, ongoing legal controversy, and evolving family dynamics ensures that the Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner empire will remain the subject of intense public and media focus well into 2026.