Travis Barker celebrated his milestone 50th birthday with an extravagant dinner party organised by his wife Kourtney Kardashian, just days after facing accusations of controlling behaviour on their reality show.
Lavish Celebrations at LA Home
The 46-year-old Kardashian sister pulled out all the stops for her musician husband's birthday gathering at their Los Angeles residence. The property was transformed with countless candles lining the entrance stairs and extending to the long dining table set up in their backyard.
Dozens of white balloons with black strings floated beneath the ceiling, creating an elegant atmosphere for the special occasion. The star-shaped birthday cake featured a simple but heartfelt message: 'Happy 50th Birthday Travis'.
Family Dynamics and Notable Attendees
The guest list included several significant family members, most notably Khloe Kardashian, whose attendance raised eyebrows given the ongoing bitter feud between the sisters that has been documented on their reality series.
Travis's daughter Alabama and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya also joined the celebrations, both sharing moments from the event on their Instagram Stories. The official birthday falls on Friday, suggesting the festivities would continue throughout the weekend.
Controversial Running Scene Sparks Backlash
The celebratory atmosphere comes amid significant controversy surrounding Barker's behaviour during a recent episode of The Kardashians. Fans have accused the Blink-182 drummer of being controlling towards his wife during a running scene that has since gone viral.
In the controversial footage, Barker insisted on holding Kourtney's hand as they ran together, despite her repeatedly stating she was 'not prepared' and reminding him she had only been running in 'one or two-minute intervals' since giving birth to their son Rocky and while still breastfeeding.
Throughout the run, Kourtney expressed discomfort, saying she felt like she might 'pass out' or 'throw up', but Barker maintained his grip and kept a steady pace. At one point, she negotiated: 'If you let me drink this, I'll keep running with you.'
Expert Analysis and Public Reaction
Licensed sexologist and relationship therapist Sofie Roos told The Daily Mail that the controversy highlights the delicate balance between affection and autonomy in relationships. 'What stands out is the relationship between love intent in combination with lack of responsiveness,' she explained.
Roos noted that while holding hands during exercise could be interpreted as an act of intimacy, ignoring clear expressions of discomfort raises concerns about boundary respect. The scene has attracted over 1.1 million views on TikTok, with viewers sharply divided in their interpretations.
Many critics expressed alarm, with one commenting: 'Forcing someone untrained to keep up with his pace when he's much taller is actually so mean.' Others questioned the safety of pushing a postpartum woman to run for thirty minutes straight.
However, some defenders saw Barker's actions as encouraging rather than controlling, and Kourtney herself thanked him for motivating her after the run, giving him a kiss despite the physical toll that left her complaining of nausea and breast tingling.
Roos suggested the scene resonated so strongly because it reflects real-life relationship dynamics many couples experience, particularly when one partner is recovering from childbirth. 'The strong reaction comes from so many people seeing themselves in this situation,' she observed.
