Kardashian announced in August 2012 that he would return to the University of Southern California and study law later in the year. Kardashian was one of the final judges of Miss USA 2012. Kardashian has also taken on several business ventures working with PerfectSkin, Rival Spot, the BG5 and working on his own sock line. The pair ended up in second place against J.R. During the season, Kardashian became the most improved dancer, advancing with his partner Cheryl Burke to the finals, her fifth time doing so. Kardashian was almost eliminated in the fourth week. He was paired with two-time champion Cheryl Burke and made it further than his sister Kim did during her appearance in the seventh season. Kardashian was a contestant on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars in 2011. Kardashian graduated from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business in 2009. His father, Robert Kardashian, died in September 2003 from esophageal cancer. Through their marriage, Kardashian gained step-brothers Burton 'Burt', Brandon, and Brody step-sister Casey and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
His parents divorced in 1991, and his mother married Olympic decathlete Caitlyn Jenner the same year. He has three older sisters, Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé. Robert Arthur Kardashian was born Ma in Los Angeles, California, United States to attorney Robert Kardashian and wife Kris.
