If there is someone who loves to be famous, that is surely Kim Kardashian. Her rise to fame began with a scandalous tape that reportedly boosted interest in Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Then, she climbed A-listers social networks by being Paris Hilton’s assistant. But it didn’t end there.

Throughout the years, Kim Kardashian has become famous in her own right and, in turn, an extremely successful entrepreneur. However, critics have accused the reality TV star of actively manufacturing her own fame, with tactics ranging from calling the paparazzi to staging events and even creating drama for Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

With her seemingly never-ending boost in popularity, it’s no wonder that Kim Kardashian has become a household name, especially because she knows how to keep herself in the spotlight.

The Release Of Kim Kardashian’s Tape Started It All

Many people know Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kanye West with whom she shares four children. However, when she burst onto the scene in 2007, it wasn’t because of Kanye West or her striking looks. It was actually because of the release of a certain tape that really set pulses racing.

The tape featured Kim Kardashian and her then-boyfriend Ray J and gained significant media attention and controversy. Even if the tape was reportedly filmed in 2003 before Kim Kardashian became famous, it was still widely criticized.

When Kim Kardashian’s controversial voicemail to Ray J was released, people started questioning the story of the tape. Years after it was allegedly “leaked,” Ray J had enough of seeing an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, in which Kim Kardashian was panicking about a second tape.

He went to social media to reportedly claim that Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian orchestrated the whole thing and that they changed the narrative for their interest.

Now, during all of these, the Internet was shocked to hear Kim Kardashian’s voicemail to Ray J. At that time, he was dating Whitney Houston and Kim Kardashian called her an “old hag,” and screamed at Ray J to stop calling her.

This new narrative had fans allegedly thinking that the tape actually helped to raise Kim Kardashian’s profile and, in turn, her fame. At that time, she was still trying to shut down rumors that she was “talentless” and the drama surely had a negative impact on her image.

Rumors have swirled for years that the sex tape was all part of a carefully crafted plan to launch Kim Kardashian’s career.

While she’s denied these claims, it’s hard to deny that the tape played a huge role in making her a household name.

Fans Think Kim Kardashian’s Team Calls The Paparazzi

If the tape, Keeping Up The Kardashians, and her multiple businesses didn’t give enough fame to Kim Kardashian, she might have pushed it even further. In what appeared to be only a picture of a mother taking her child to a game casually, fans believed there was much more to the story.

The alleged correct narrative proposed by people is that there are certain laws in California that protect celebrities’ children against paparazzi.

However, as one fan claimed about the pictures, “these were potentially staged and sold to the tabloids by the family” since they didn’t seem to have a problem with being photographed on a casual day.

Another incident has fans talking once again about Kim Kardashian manufacturing her own fame. While Kim Kardashian was filming or taking pictures for Skims, fans’ opinions were divided on whether the paparazzi pictures were real or staged.

Some praised her for looking “so good” when she didn’t expect the paparazzi, while others thought there was allegedly a deal going on with the paparazzi since the pictures seemed “edited.”

Could this be another tactic for boosting her fame?

Being Paris Hilton’s Assistant Was A Great Networking Move

Long before she was a household name, Kim Kardashian was grinding away as Paris Hilton’s assistant. But it wasn’t about coffee runs and answering phones. She used her time working for the hotel heiress to her advantage, making connections and laying the foundation for her own empire.

In her rise to fame, being in Paris Hilton’s inner circle gave Kim Kardashian the opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

From rubbing shoulders with A-listers at exclusive parties to learning the ins and outs of the entertainment industry, it’s clear that Kim Kardashian was paying attention and taking notes. Being Paris Hilton’s assistant may have been just a stepping stone for the reality TV star, but it was certainly a savvy move in her quest for fame and fortune.

While Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton might be friends now, things weren’t exactly perfect once Kim Kardashian started gaining fame. Allegedly, Paris Hilton made some controversial statements about the reality TV star’s body, and things have been rocky between the two celebrities.

At some point, when she was asked about her friendship with the hotel heiress, Kim Kardashian said that “everyone comes into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.”

Love her or hate her, there’s no denying that Kim Kardashian has managed to stay relevant and in the public eye for over a decade. While critics accuse her of manufacturing her own fame, it’s clear that Kim Kardashian has a knack for staying in the spotlight and making headlines, no matter what.