Rap star The Game has denied reports of a budding romance with Khloe Kardashian.
Life & Style magazine shows a picture of the reality star jumping into the 33-year-old star's arms in L.A.'s Runyon Canyon Park last month.
But The Game, real name Jayceon Terrell Taylor told TMZ that Khloe and her brother Rob were at the famous hiking spot to take part in his 60 Days of Fitness programme.
'The pictures that they see of us out together are because she is a part of my 60DaysofFitness team,' The Game told TMZ.
'Khloe is my friend,' he added. 'She is like a sister. We have never and will never be sleeping together. Lamar [Odom] is my homie and her husband and I wish people wouldn’t spread such false rumours.'
The reality show star has been dogged by recent reports that her three year marriage to Lamar is failing.
On Wednesday, Khloe took to her Twitter page seemingly to address the gossip.
'Wow! How disgusting are some people,' she wrote. 'Leave my family alone! Stop spreading such trash!!!'
The magazine claimed Khloe was 'flirting up a storm' with the rapper during the hike.
'Her jumping on the game seemed like it was natural,' a fellow hiker told Life & Style. 'She was really happy and they seemed to be really friendly.'
The insider added that Khloe is so fed up with her marriage, she has been exerting a new independent streak.
'Everybody thinks Khloe is a victim in her marriage, but she isn't anymore,' the source said. 'She's finally ready to not let Lamar have all the power.'
The Game is actually still reported to be dating long term girlfriend Tiffney Cambridge despite the pair calling off their wedding last year.
According to the magazine, Lamar 'freaked' when he saw Khloe was 'hanging out with The Game.'
An insider told the publication: 'Lamar stepped up to the plate and is finally working on their marriage and rekindling the flame.'
The L.A. Clippers basketball star has recently been showering Khloe with gifts and taking her out to restaurants for romantic dinners, reports the magazine.
'Lamar has always loved a woman who is independent and speaks her mind, so when Khloe became so insecure and dependent on him, it was a huge turn off,' the insider added.
'Now she's hotter than ever and really making Lamar work for it, so he's turned up his game.Things are looking up for the two of them again.'
