Why Lamar Odom's family was absent from his wedding to Khloé Kardashian?

Published: Apr 30 2026

Lamar Odom reportedly chose not to extend an invitation to his family for his wedding with Khloe Kardashian. "He didn't invite any of us, you know. None of us," said his aunt, Janean Mercer, in a new Netflix documentary titled, "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom. "I said, 'My God, come on now. That's too soon.' I said, 'Things like that don't work out,'" she added.

In the documentary, Lamar's friend alleged that the professional athlete married Khloe to "better his future" because the reality star "knows people" and "has crazy connections." The 46-year-old athlete confirmed his motive, stating, "I'm watching how she lives and their lifestyle. I'm like, 'This is how I want to live.'"

Why Lamar Odom's family was absent from his wedding to Khloé Kardashian? 1

"I think that was like a power trip for me, 'cause you took the power I had [as an NBA player], and then Kardashian power. When you add 'em…," Lamar added.

For those unfamiliar with the story, Khloe and Lamar exchanged vows in a star-studded Beverly Hills wedding on September 27, 2009. However, the marriage didn't last long, as the two parted ways in 2013.

Lamar's new documentary, "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom," is currently available to watch on Netflix.

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