Travis Barker is reportedly not happy Kourtney Kardashian wants to contact this ex-flame

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker may seem inseparable, but there's been some tension brewing that isn't so romantic. problem? Kardashian reportedly wants to support a friend in need, but Barker isn't exactly thrilled about the fact that nearly a decade ago she had a brief fling with that friend: Justin Bieber.

Bieber, like Ashton Kutcher and other celebrities, has distanced himself from Sean 'Diddy' Combs amid Diddy's sex-trafficking and manipulation allegations. Combs' arrest and impending trial prompted a resurgence of his videos, in which he referenced a 48-hour hangout with a 15-year-old Bieber.

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Kardashian and Bieber were rumored to have had a brief fling in October 2015. Apparently, it didn't last, as Kardashian is now married to Barker. She and the Blink-182 drummer went Instagram official in February 2021, got engaged in October of the same year, and celebrated their wedding with a lavish ceremony in May 2022 (plus a Las Vegas wedding, just for kicks).

“Travis swears he's not threatened by Justin at all, but he finds it extremely disrespectful. Everyone knows Justin and Kourtney are dating, whether Kourtney wants to admit it or not, and just from an ego standpoint, Travis can handle the idea of people.” Not that he's around her again,” an insider said Intouch Weekly.

“Travis is very possessive of Kourtney and doesn't want to spend his time with anyone else, really, let alone a guy he used to have things with,” the insider continued.

Still, Kardashian doesn't seem to have this weird possessive vibe. After all, the two had a falling out nearly a decade ago, and Bieber is married to Hailey Baldwin Bieber. Both welcomed their first child.

“Ultimately, Kourtney won't disrespect Travis and go against his will, but at the same time, it's annoying to her. She wants him to just get over it and act more mature. She's not interested in Justin romantically. He's just like everyone else. Concerned for him and thinks he could use some support,” the insider said.

If Kardashian wants to support a friend in a time of need — a friend, again, who's also happily married — it doesn't seem like such a big deal. Here's hoping the two can figure it out.

Before you go, click here to see the best photos from Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding