Lamar Odom Says Drugs Were 'My Girlfriend' Amid Rocky Marriage To Khloé Kardashian

20.12.2022 - 20:37 / perezhilton.com

Lamar Odom is getting real about the most difficult part of his life. And interestingly, he’s also publicly owning up to what he put ex-wife Khloé Kardashian through in that awful situation.

The former NBA star just sat down for a new interview with TMZ that is set to air after the New Year. On Monday afternoon, the outlet posted a teaser of that wide-ranging discussion to their YouTube channel. Judging by the contents of that very brief 48-second clip, it seems like Lam-Lam is really ready to open up about his past struggles.

Related: Lamar Is Still Holding Out Hope He Could Get Back With Khloé One Day…

The media outlet is set to broadcast TMZ Presents: Lamar Odom: Sex, Drugs, & Kardashians on January 2 on FOX. In the special, TMZ head Harvey Levin sits down with the former Los Angeles Lakers star for a discussion about Odom’s past addiction and his near-death overdose experience. In Monday’s trailer, Levin asks Odom about his former drug-addled lifestyle. Many of his substance abuse issues came while the one-time Miami Heat baller was married to the Good American founder. At one point, Lamar shares:

Looking pained and concerned, Levin replies:

The next cut shows Lamar with an anguished look on his face. Eventually, he admits:

Oof…

Harvey is moved by the admission. He reflects on how the 38-year-old reality TV star appears to have tried in vain to stand by her struggling man and offer support:

Odom agrees with that assessment — and admits there’s a lot the world doesn’t know. After putting his head in his hands and sighing amid the difficult discussion, the former pro baller says:

Whoa.

You can watch the full trailer (below):

Of course, Lamar and Khloé began dating way back in September 2009. After just a month