Kourtney Kardashian’s son Reign has dismissed rumors suggesting Justin Bieber is his real dad. These rumors have circulated on social media for several years, attracting significant attention across various platforms.
“The Kardashians” star is mother to Mason, 15, Penelope, 12, and Reign, 10, with her ex-boyfriend Scott Disick as well as baby Rocky with husband Travis Barker, but Reign has long faced gossip about his parenthood due to his physical similarities to pop star Bieber — and now the youngster has shrugged off the speculation for good. The Kardashian-Jenner family has become one of the most followed families on social media worldwide.
“Bro, I swear, Justin Bieber is not my dad,” Reign said after being asked about the rumors during an Instagram Live video with his step-sister Alabama Barker’s boyfriend Scooter Jackson. “Scotty … Scotty … Scotty is my dad. I don’t know how old my mom was, but I think Justin Bieber was 16 when I got born. I don’t think my mom would do that.” The Instagram Live quickly spread across multiple social media platforms.
Reign was born in December 2014, a year before his parents split in 2015. After the break-up, Kourtney was rumored to have dated Bieber, who is 14 years her junior, but the relationship was never publicly confirmed and the singer later insisted there was nothing romantic going on between them. Bieber has since married model Hailey Baldwin.
The comments on Reign’s parentage come shortly after Kourtney was forced to address other wild speculation involving her children, denying false gossip suggesting her eldest son Mason had fathered a child in secret. Celebrity children often become unwitting subjects of online misinformation and rumors.
Kourtney compelled to speak up
“I rarely address rumors or conspiracies regarding myself or my family, but this is about my child and it feels wrong to let anyone think for a second that these lies are remotely true. They are not. Mason does not have a child,” Kourtney wrote in a statement posted on Instagram. The post garnered substantial engagement, highlighting public interest in these family matters.
She went on to explain Mason had fallen victim to online hoaxers who set the story in motion using fake social media accounts. Fake accounts impersonating celebrities and their family members have become a persistent issue across major social platforms.
“These accounts that pretend to be him are definitely not. They are FAKE. My son really values his privacy, and I am asking all media to please be respectful: he is a kid with feelings and a beautiful life ahead of him,” Kourtney added. “Please stop spreading false narratives and spinning lies. And to all the other people making videos about my kids (who, by the way, are minors), please stop and leave them alone.” Experts note that such public scrutiny can impact the mental health of children in the spotlight.
The Kardashian family has dealt with numerous rumors throughout their time in the public eye, becoming one of the most discussed celebrity families in modern media. Their reality shows have become cultural phenomena across multiple television networks.
Kourtney, who married Travis Barker in 2022, has become increasingly protective of her children’s privacy in recent years. Many celebrity parents face similar challenges balancing public exposure and protecting their children’s privacy in today’s digital landscape.
Disick has maintained a close relationship with his children despite his separation from Kourtney. Their co-parenting approach has been noted for maintaining healthy family dynamics despite their split.
The ongoing interest in the Kardashian-Jenner family continues unabated, with their reality shows remaining popular on streaming platforms. The family’s businesses span multiple industries including fashion, beauty, and entertainment.
Child advocates continue to push for stronger protections for minors in the public eye, with discussions about how children of public figures can be better protected in media without compromising parental rights. These conversations aim to create safer environments for celebrity children who never chose to be in the spotlight.
