Tyga is getting paid $500k to appear as Kylie Jenner’s man on ‘KUWTK’: shady?

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There are always so many Kylie Jenner stories these days, but I’ll start with the most preposterous one. This week’s print issue of Life & Style claims Kylie is two months pregnant with Tyga’s baby. They reportedly waited until she was 18 to tell their families, and they’re so excited to become parents. Eh. Gossip Cop already ran a denial, but fake story looked entirely fake already. Kylie just reached adulthood, so let’s give her a break, at least on pregnancy rumors.

A new story from Radar is worth discussing because it’s probably true. They say Tyga could received up to $500,000 for the next season of KUWTK. Right now, he’s being paid on a per-episode basis until producers know he’ll help ratings, but his romance with Kylie is said to be a very prominent storyline. This is why the Kardashians invited him on their Bora Bora vacation. I assume Kylie is genuinely into him, and he’s cool with that, but he’s also essentially getting paid to be her boyfriend, right? Here are some Radar excerpts:

According to a source close to production for Keeping up with the Kardashians, the young duo’s love story will be a central focus on a series of upcoming episodes for the hit reality show, which is why an E! crew has been on them nonstop since Jenner turned 18-years-old nearly 10 days ago.

“The family has decided to integrate Tyga into the show because all of them really like him and it looks like he is going to become a part of their family,” a source close to the Kardashian clan tells Radar.

As Radar previously reported, prior to Kylie’s initiation into adulthood, momager Kris Jenner was doing everything in her power to make sure that she had complete creative control over the plot surrounding their big reveal as a couple. Kris obviously won the battle, as Tyga and her daughter have been displaying some serious PDA in the US, Mexico and, now, Bora Bora.

“Tyga is getting paid per episode right now because they do not know how him and Kylie’s love line will translate in ratings, but everyone thinks it will be gold because the two of them are so great on-camera together,” the source tells Radar.

Tyga allegedly comes with a hefty price tag because he just released an album, has his own show on MTV and is filming two blockbuster movies right now, but the insider insists that having him on the show is not breaking the budget by any means.

LOL at Tyga being in demand. His album sales didn’t do jack (around 22,000 copies total), and he’s constantly being sued by his landlord for non-payment of rent. His time is worth something because everyone on the cast is getting paid, but is he worth $500,000? It sounds like E! pounced on him because the other husbands and boyfriends have left the show. God only knows where Rob Kardashian is, Lamar Odom continues to be an estranged-yet-stalking mess, and Scott Disick is out of the picture for now. So there’s an opening, and Tyga can easily fill it. Radar’s source even says “there is extra money this season” because the other guys are gone. Their loss, Tyga’s gain.

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  1. Shambles says:

    If I were Ice Cube, I would say that Tyga is a ‘ho.

  2. kcarp says:

    tyga should be compensated. If he sticks around long enough the Kardashians will ruin his life and suck his soul. Seems like a fair amount.

    • GoodNamesAllTaken says:

      You’re worried about the soul of a man who has been preying on this girl with no education or parental supervision and guidance since she was 14? Who has cheated on her already and is obviously exploiting her for cash and exposure? I’m not.

      • kcarp says:

        Im desperately worried…..I can’t sleep at night.

        I wasn’t serious.

      • Snazzy says:

        I’m with you. Predators do not deserve compensation.
        Castration would work though… that could be his compensation for his abuse of a young girl.

      • Dappadaph says:

        GNAT…as I read your comment I agree with you. The underage until she came of age is shady. Then I re-read your comment like this…

        Should we be worried about the soul of a “Kardashian” whose family have been preying on the american public and they have no education or parental supervision and guidance for no other reason than greed since 20??. A family that pushes bogus shit for cash and exposure. I’m not.

        This may be a “pot meet kettle” situation.

      • GoodNamesAllTaken says:

        Sorry, kcarp. Went over my fat head.

        Dappadaph, agree, and she has turned out as gross as the rest of them, but I just feel for her a teensy bit because she never really had a chance, you know? But you are certainly right that she is no longer a child and she’s pretty loathsome, too.

    • intoarchive says:

      He was dating an underage girl and he is a flop rap artist. He has nothing to lose by being associated with the Kardashians and everything to gain. This is a much better deal for him than it is for the rest of them.

  3. maura says:

    Just a bit! That explains why he can afford to buy Kyle such extravagant gifts, the family are essentially footing the bill themselves!

  4. swack says:

    First, I’m sure Kylie has been properly schooled in when she should become pregnant (right now would be stealing Kim’s limelight) and has probably been on the pill since 14 or so (not that that is a bad thing). Second, isn’t Kylie suppose to appear on his show and wouldn’t that take some of the “thrill” of their relationship away from KUWTK?

  5. Keaton says:

    “It sounds like E! pounced on him because the other husbands and boyfriends have left the show. God only knows where Rob Kardashian is, Lamar Odom continues to be an estranged-yet-stalking mess, and Scott Disick is out of the picture for now.”

    I totally forgot that Scott Disick is out. I think that’s a big loss for KUWTK. At least he had a personality.

    • Daria Morgendorffer says:

      He was the only reason I watched. He’s hilarious and constantly called them all out on their bullsh-t.

    • serena says:

      I agree.

    • Franca says:

      Is he really out or is that just a storyline too? I’ve read that pretty much all the “problems” he and courtney had were always scripted and that they were pretty solid.

      From the whole bunch, I liked him most. He was pretty funny,

    • Bell says:

      I liked Lamar and Scott. The KrapTrashian’s have pushed out Bruce, Kris Humprey’s, Lamar, Scott, Rob, and next it will be Tyga.
      I think the show has become boring!

  6. SypherMomma says:

    Yuck! If you hookup with your child’s babysitter (allegedly) whilst still with your spouse, you are a creep.

    The show is in desperate need of men, but they’ve picked a real loser. Scott was at least funny at times and Lamar seemed like a troubled but sweet person. Tyga has as much intelligence/charisma as Kris Humphries….which is none.

    • Dawn says:

      I with you until Humphries. He actually does come from a good family and he does have an education..high school and 1 year of college but it is better than the rest. And he is better looking than what those KarTrashian girls have now. Kim had to dump him because he would have thought they had a real marriage and would have told her to stop what she loves to best and that is be naked and photographed. KanYe doesn’t care cause he likes to look at pictures.

      • SypherMomma says:

        I’ve never heard Kris Humphries speak outside of KUWTK and perhaps it’s clever editing on the K Klans part that he came off as a dope.

      • anon33 says:

        To quote the infamous Heather B, one of the first ever reality stars:

        “They use what you gave them. They can’t use what you didn’t do.”

      • Bridget says:

        There’s a reason why Humphries is one of the most disliked guys in the NBA, and it certainly wasn’t Kim K.

      • Tilly says:

        Kris Humphries sounds thick. Really thick. He’s going to be on this season of Million Dollar Listing LA if anyone is interested and doesn’t disappoint with his stupid ‘come on man’ type talk. Actually, all of the ‘men’ that the Kartrashians take up with seem a few sandwiches short of a picnic so it shoudn’t come as any surprise he’s like that.

      • Crumpet says:

        LOL. Picture books! Do you suppose he likes pop-ups too?

  7. Veronica says:

    Shady? As an Oak tree at 2:00 in the afternoon. In July.

  8. Lucy2 says:

    With all the reports of how broke he is, I can’t say I’m surprised.
    I really hope people are sick of this show and stop watching it so their ratings tank.

  9. Tiffany27 says:

    He looks like a turtle without the shell.

    • mimi says:

      OH MY GOD THAT IS SO TRUE #can’tbeunseen

    • Daria Morgendorffer says:

      LOL! Spot on. I honestly don’t understand what Kylie sees in him. They look to be the same size and he is so damn unattractive.

      • PhenomenalWoman says:

        I don’t find Kylie attractive, either – before or after the surgeries. And she is so thirsty, it would be sad, except for the fact that she’s so young.

      • Daria Morgendorffer says:

        I agree. She has destroyed her face and looks haggard. I also think she’s going to be the worst one of the bunch.

    • GoodNamesAllTaken says:

      Yes! Ugh.

    • Shambles says:

      No, don’t say that. That’s pitiful and endearing mental image that makes me want to hug the turtle and whisper, “don’t worry, little buddy. We’ll find you a shell.” Tyga is more like a hermit crab without a shell. Creepy, beady-eyed, and looking nothing like the animal it’s named for.

      • Ankhel says:

        You mean like Sebastian? If Sebastian was getting paid to, um, play with Ariel’s fins?

        Except according to that story, crime and buying new bottoms doesn’t pay.

    • lucy2 says:

      OMG you nailed it.
      The idea that anyone finds him attractive is dumbfounding to me.

      • GingerCrunch says:

        HA! I was scanning the comments to see if anyone was gonna mention that! My PEOPLE! Run for zee hills Kylie, before u end up with a weak-chinned baby that can’t be operated on til it’s what, 15 or 16?

    • someone says:

      Does anyone = ANYONE AT ALL = find Tyga attractive? He is one seriously weird looking dude.

  10. Nancy says:

    I find Kylie to be the most disturbing one in the Kardashian/Jenner families.

    • Anne says:

      I find Kris the most disturbing one. How can she call herself a mother, she has allowed all of this to happen.

  11. NewWester says:

    Why is Tyga wearing a pair of basketball shorts over underwear to go diving? He went to Bora Bora and didn’t think to pack swim trunks?
    Also on the topic of Kardashian/Jenner husbands and boyfriends, Kayne seems to be quiet lately. Wonder what is going on there?

    • Daria Morgendorffer says:

      Apparently Tyga thinks he’s fashionable because he was also rocking a leather tank top yesterday. Tyga is as dumb as he looks.

    • Stephanie says:

      My fiance does that. It’s bc he’s allergic to everything and gets rashes from like everything, including board short material. it used to embarrass me but after a season I got used to it. Just a possibility.

      ETA: haha, just scrolled back up…he wears black or navy!!! Not white like this tool bag.

    • zinjojo says:

      I know I’m being pedantic, but I thought they were in St. Barts not Bora Bora.

      • Tilly says:

        I thought they were in St Barts too – I think the tabloids are getting confused … they see blue water and boats and instantly think ‘Bora Bora’ because they’re so fatigued at having typed that over and over again from Jen and Justin’s honeymoon visit.

      • BarkingMad says:

        That’s what I thought, too, zinjojo – St Barts.

  12. Little Darling says:

    Eh, I think they’re fine. I think it’s actually probably better off for Kylie to be with Tyga and have her family support it, than have her cavort around town in her tighter than second skin outfits sucking the face of every strange out there. In that last photo they’re both laughing and he’s looking at her like he really loves her. I don’t think they’re just after publicity, they seem to genuinely care and respect one another. I mean, at least there is that.

    The moment Scott came on the scene we all knew he was BAD news. Tyga…he seems a bit like a creeper, but for the most part I don’t get the massive gross from the two of them. If her parents were okay with her being 17 and so heavily involved, then that’s their biz. I personally think they really care for one another. And hey, now he can afford rent and child support. Win win.

    • Tifygodess24 says:

      Their relationship most likely started well before the age of 17. At 16 she was traveling to Europe alone with him and he’s know her since she was 14. Kylie admitted at some point when she was a young teen she had a crush on him – believe it was at Kendall’s sweet 16. So this is why people have a problem with Tyga. I can’t look at a relationship in a positive way when it started long before she was legal and he was a grown man with a family. This to me is more than a creeper its predatory .

      • BarkingMad says:

        Thanks for the info, Tifygodess. I knew nothing of this family until quite recently, so you’ve helped to fill in some gaps about their history. 🐨

  13. Daria Morgendorffer says:

    Not surprised. Tyga has NOTHING going for himself and Kris Jenner never lets dudes who are that broke bang her daughters. She’ll make him a couple million before the relationship implodes. This is also going to be their chance to try to show people what a “wonderful” person he is and just why Kylie was offered up to him at like 15-years-old. Same sh-t different day in the Kardashian Kamp.

  14. kat says:

    I wonder if Kylie will ever reach a state of self awareness when she looks back and realizes he’s a creeper and she’s 35 and he’s still hitting on underage girls.

  15. Mabel says:

    At this point, nothing surprises me about this family. I think everything they do is scripted for their reality show to keep people interested and talking about them. I also think Kourtney and Scott’s break up is a hoax too.

    • Nicolette says:

      They are all about the BS script, but I’m giving Kourtney a pass. I think their break up is real. She seems like a pretty hands on mom and he just always came across like a douche, and maybe she just reached her limit.

  16. serena says:

    Gross. So just because all the other men have left (and Kanye doesn’t show that often I presume) they’re ok with him. As for Tyga being in demand.. pff, don’t kid yourself!

  17. DEB says:

    God, what a repulsive human being and situation.

  18. theonetheonlyme says:

    Why would he not get paid everyone on that show gets paid for selling their souls.

  19. Lynnie says:

    I thought his album only sold 2,200 copies? Either way that album went double soda can 😂

  20. M.A.F. says:

    “the young duo’s love story”

    umm…she is young, he is not.

  21. Jayna says:

    Nah, it’s not 500k. He won’t be on there enough to get that amount and he’s not exactly Kanye West famewise.

    • FingerBinger says:

      500k is nothing compared to what the Kardashians are getting. 500k is believable.

      • Tilly says:

        Kendall and Kylie were only pulling $5-$10k per episode they featured in until recently, so yes the $500k is definitely over-exaggerated. That $500k goes towards appearance fees for quite a few of the regulars (Malika, Joyce, Corey, etc.).

  22. saras says:

    The whole bunch are shady. With all the pedophiles getting busted lately why is Tyga above reproach??? Hopefully this will sink the ss Kardashian and then we can see them all on an episode of botched in a few years when thier faces fall apart and the butts are behind their knees! Lol

  23. Lynne says:

    I never believe the numbers $ that the klan release through ‘sources’

  24. My Two Cents says:

    So, in other words since she’s 18 and ten days old they are going to promote them as a true love story? If that’s the best they can come up with, this show is done for real. A family promoting an 18 year old shacking up with a rapper really reflects just what these people and E are about. Wish the public would boycott that ridiculous show based on their lack of morals and zero integrity!

    • Tilly says:

      E! has really gone downhill. From that stupid ‘Stewarts and Hamiltons’ reality show to that equally as silly cycling one … and then ‘WAGs’ (who I’ve never heard of) … not to mention endless repeats of everything Katrashian – it’s just yuck! I used to like their ‘E! True Hollywood Story’ shows and investigative documentaries, but it’s all rubbish now. Even the ‘talent’ at the network (Alicia, Terence, Jessie) have moved on or are in the process of doing so. I bet Ashlan Cortese (sp? – used to be Gorse) is thanking her lucky stars she left the network when she did.

  25. word says:

    This time next year we won’t even remember who Tyga was. Kylie will have moved on to another victim. Plus I don’t believe he’s getting paid that much. The Kardashian/Jenners want us to believe he is though. The show’s ratings have been dwindling…Kylie only appears in a few episodes for a minute or two anyways. Plus Tyga has his own show on another network. I could see E trying very hard to get Kylie and Tyga to do their own show together though.

  26. Ruyana says:

    I know it’s rude of me, but I just can’t help it. Tyga is so freaking ugly they should pay Kylie for being with him. He doesn’t seem to be very good with money — not paying his rent at a couple of places so far — but he better save what he gets for when the K’s are done with him and trash his reputation.

  27. paola says:

    Is that douchecanoe not able to close his mouth sometimes?

    In every picture i see (apart from the header one on here) he’s always mouth breathing and looking like a grouper.
    He looks like an idiot. Oh well I guess in this case you can judge a book by its cover.

    • Bridget says:

      And they think this guy is going to be a breakout start on KUWTK. They really must be desperate.

      Nothing like being 18 and hooking up with a man with a kid that your mom needs to get a job for. Way to pick a winner.

  28. fee says:

    WTF is wrong with this family and network. Promoting an underage girl with a 25yr old dad, regardless that she just turned 18, this gilrl and her sisters are all messes. Her instagrams are a parade of porn, look at me and my fake ass body. Why do people watch this show? sigh
    Too bad their dad, the late Kardashian is not around…..
    They showed a clip of of the 1st seasons where Kim was crying over a mag printing her naked. That is all she does now,lol

  29. Franca says:

    Kylie without all the makeup actually looks like her former self, minus the lips.

  30. Tacos and TV says:

    Ok, so, I think Kylie Jenner is so fun. I love her style (not for me) she takes risks and has a great time doing it. She is also a wild child (I don’t mean drugs or drinking… who knows about that) but she seems to just love her life and have a blast.
    With that being said, she should! She is a rich, teenager! Operative word being TEENAGER! I don’t care if her family approves of this. I’m sorry, but no. And the fact that E! will pay him to be on the show when everyone knows this relationship started when she was a young girl, is disgusting and I will not be watching E! Tyga slept with an underage girl… it’s really nasty. I don’t care which way you spin it.

  31. Size Does Matter says:

    Maybe he can catch up on his rent.

  32. Murphy says:

    I have to admit, that is extremely lucky timing for Tyga. Damnit Scott!

  33. Elisha says:

    I find Tyga to be ridiculously unattractive. I really don’t know what anyone might see in him. He should take a page from his GF and get some plastic surgery.

  34. Dash says:

    I kind of feel like Tyga has no personality. And neither does Kylie on camera. I can’t believe the two of them will add anything to the show apart from a general sense of disgust.

  35. Nik says:

    Can’t wait for the show to be played when we have all seen the pictures by the paps already by e paid vacation. No men but a pedophile. Of course Kimdumb is bored all jwow wannabe sister is getting all the screen time. Haha

  36. G says:

    Kris has no soul. This is just beyond disgusting.

    Two words for TYGA:

    KID INK

  37. Tilly says:

    Elsewhere it has been reported that the $500k covers appearances from the likes of Malika, Joyce (the ever-present make-up artist) and other hangers-on, as well as Tyga – so he won’t get that full amount – which sounds far more believable.

    Apparently, the reason he is so cash-poor despite having some moderate success on the charts is because he hasn’t been paid for his music what he is owed. I don’t know if that’s true, but if it is, it may go some way towards explaining why he’s always in such a financial pickle.

    I really, truly, hope that the end is near for this train wreck of a family and all their shows. With a bit of luck, ‘Dash Dolls’ (which is coming) will fall flat on its face and won’t see a second season.

    That photo of Kylie is obscene – her legs look like fat chicken drumsticks; her bikini bottoms just look rude pulled up at the sides like that; and the sneakers with the bathing suit – just EW!!!!