13 Reasons The Kardashians would be nothing without Ray J (With Pictures)

9. First Celeb Relationship With A Kardashian

Since his break up with Kim, Ray J. has become the first of many celebrities to date the queen of reality TV. From 98 Degrees frontman Nick Lachey to comedian, entertainer, and entrepreneur Nick Cannon to current husband Kanye West, Kim has had her share of famous boyfriends, and husbands, which Ray J can be credited with starting (more on Ray J. being the “first” later on in the list).

Another one of Kim’s well-known exes is football player Reggie Bush and ex-husband Kris Humphries, whose marriage to Kardashian was a special on E! News but only ended up lasting 72 days. Before Ray J., dating a Kardashian wasn’t a thing, now it’s as hot and popular as this season’s trends on the runway: you have to have one to fit in.