How Kourtney Kardashian Met New Boyfriend Travis Barker

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Since confirming their relationship in February, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have never shied away from engaging in steamy PDA.

Recently, the new couple was pictured holding hands while heading to Craig’s in West Hollywood for a dinner date.

Kourtney Kardashian and new boyfriend Travis Barker out on a date at Craig's in West Hollywood on June 24, 2021Kourtney Kardashian and new boyfriend Travis Barker out on a date at Craig’s in West Hollywood on June 24, 2021 (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Giving off edgy rock-n-roll vibes, Kourtney and Travis both opted for an all-black outfit.

The Blink-182 drummer put his tattoos on display in a punk-rock graphic muscle tee, which he teamed with black jeans, a black beanie, and black sneakers.

Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker shows off his body tattoos in a printed muscle tee, black jeans, and sneakersBlink 182 drummer Travis Barker shows off his body tattoos in a printed muscle tee, black jeans, and sneakers (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Meanwhile, the 43-year-old reality star kept things sexy as she showcased plenty of flesh in a two-piece cutout ensemble.

Showing off her incredible figure, Kourtney slipped her curves into a $395 Sandy Liang sleeveless satin top that features a cleavage-baring plunging scoop neckline and a peekaboo opening under the chest.

She paired the revealing number with a black mini skirt that has a racy hip-high front slash from Tel Aviv-based clothing brand Mother of All.

Kourtney Kardashian displays plenty of flesh in Sandy Liang cutout top and Mother of All mini skirtKourtney Kardashian displays plenty of flesh in Sandy Liang cutout top and Mother of All mini skirt (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Kourtney let her body do the talking as she kept her jewelry to a minimum, accessorizing with just a pair of mismatched earrings and a Dior Saddle bag.

For her date-night beauty look, the Poosh founder pulled her raven tresses back into a high ponytail with face-framing tendrils. She then wore her signature makeup, including a swipe of nude lipstick with mascara and neutral blush.

Kourtney Kardashian pulls her long tresses into a high ponytail and wears her signature nude lip gloss with black mascaraKourtney Kardashian pulls her long tresses into a high ponytail and wears her signature nude lip gloss with black mascara (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Her footwear choice was a pair of see-through sandals with summer’s trendy big toe loop.

She flaunted her pedicure in Alexander Wang’s “Kaia” heels, featuring a wide clear PVC panel with a lingerie-style adjustable slingback strap and a 4-inch lucite heel.

Kourtney Kardashian styles her date-night look with Dior saddlebag and Alexander Wang Kaia sandalsKourtney Kardashian styles her date-night look with Dior saddlebag and Alexander Wang Kaia sandals (Credit: Mega / WENN)

How Did Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Meet?

Kourtney and Travis have reportedly been close friends for years before they started dating early this year.

The two are neighbors in the Calabasas, California gated community and have been pictured together on multiple occasions through the years.

A source told ET: “Kourtney and Travis have had a platonic relationship for years and they’ve been friends and family friends for a very long time, but recently something sparked and their relationship turned romantic.”

Travis has also made appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler. His daughter Alabama has also become close friends with Kourtney’s kids, Mason and Penelope.

In 2017, Alabama opened to ET about having dinner with the Kardashian-Jenner family and Jennifer Lawrence at Kris Jenner’s house, saying “they were really sweet.”

Travis called it “a power dinner” and added: “I told Alabama that was a really cool dinner to be a part of.”

According to an E! News insider: “Travis has always had an eye for Kourtney. The chemistry and flirtation has always been there. They have a lot in common, and Kourtney has always been attracted to how Travis is as a parent. He’s an amazing, hands-on dad, and Kourtney loves that about him. They love relaxing at home with their kids, and everyone gets along. It’s going well, and they aren’t putting pressure on it being super serious at this point.”

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s Relationship Timeline

The two sparked dating rumors in January after Travis commented a red rose emoji on Kourtney’s sultry Instagram mirror selfie.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Days later, Travis and Kourtney both posted photos of the same view, showing Kris Jenner’s desert oasis at her Palm Springs vacation home.

An insider told US Weekly that the two are “officially a couple.” “They have been close friends for years and have been dating for a couple months. Travis is very smitten with Kourtney and has been for a while,” the source added.

In February, just a few days after Valentine’s Day, Kourtney made their relationship Instagram official after she posted a photo of them holding hands in a car.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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In April, Travis made his relationship with Kourtney permanent as he got her name tattooed on his chest. Kourtney later shared a photo of Travis’ new “Kourtney” tattoo on her Instagram.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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For her 42nd birthday, Travis sent her a huge floral display of her favorite flowers, tulips, and gardenias.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The two have since been posting steamy photos of them together on their social media accounts, including one where a bikini-clad Kourtney has her legs wrapped around a shirtless Travis as she kisses him.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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