Tom Brady (pictured right) and Kim Kardashian (left) made headlines at Jay Z’s fundraiser at the Ocean Casino Resort. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
An expensive struggle
Jay Z’s blackjack fundraiser in Atlantic City sparked rumors of brewing chemistry between Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian after the duo engaged in a “flirty” bidding war that ended at a cost of $2 million each.
They competed for a George Condo painting
X user @iconikperformer posted a video on the platform swapping Kardashian and Brady on Saturday as they competed over a George Kondo painting:
As reported TMZ, behavior described by witnesses as “flirting” culminated when both stars offered $2 million for the apartment’s plot. While the auctioneer ultimately awarded the art to Brady, Kondo agreed to do a separate piece for Kardashian.
The Jay-Z event was a huge success
The auction was a highlight of the weekend’s successful fundraiser at Ocean Casino Resort in aid of Jay Z’s REFORM Alliance organization, which was co-hosted by Meek Mill and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin. Other stars like Kevin Hart, Matthew McConaughey, Gayle King, Alex Rodriguez, Lil’ Kim and others graced the event.
according to It Onlinethe The event raised $24 million toward the coalition’s goal of changing parole and probation laws in the United States.
Brady’s Bucs jersey ended up going for $1.2 million
While Brady may have gotten a collectible apartment for $2 million, the New England Patriots legend also gave away the jersey he wore, still unwashed, when he threw his 700th NFL touchdown to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady’s Bucs jersey ended up going for $1.2 million.
under the lights
The Michael Rubin event is where rumors of a Brady/Kardashian flirtation first surfaced, as the former quarterback and socialite were spotted talking and being friendly at Rubin’s event in July.
The Fanatics CEO downplayed any rumors as “crazy” at the time, telling ET that Kardashian dropped “10 or 12 shots” and that Brady, who “doesn’t get out much,” was simply “fun.”
