A couple of months back, Kim Kardashian was shaded for sporting a set of cornrows she believed to be inspired by Bo Derek in the film 10. However, social media was quick to denounce her hairstyle, accusing the reality television star for cultural appropriation. Many believed that Kardashian had not recognized that she styled her mane with fulani braids, but instead, attributed the look to a white actress.
However, Kardashian decided to appear at the MTV Movie & TV Awards sporting these highly-contested braids. Decked out in a two-piece Versace ensemble, the beauty and fashion mogul allowed her plaited tresses to take centre stage, as she opted out of wearing any flashy jewelry.
Once again, Twitter took offence, shaming Kardashian for her ill-advised hairstyle. One upset user wrote how “Kim Kardashian in these braids is exhausting. The most annoying part is that at this point she knows what she’s doing, she knows what cultural appropriation is and that it upsets people yet she still chooses to do it because she knows it doesn’t upset the right ppl or cost her $$.”
Another disgruntled Twitter user even stated “u can wear the braids but ur biracial kid has the pressed hair?? Ok Ms. Kim Kardashian.” I personally don’t think Kim wakes up and says “Oh, let me wear braids in my hair to appropriate culture today.” But per usual, the internet loves to pick apart anything the Kardashians do, especially Kim. Check out some of the reactions to Kim’s braids below. What do you guys think? FACTS OR REACHING? As far as these “appropriation” claims.
Kim Kardashian in these braids is exhausting. The most annoying part is that at this point she knows what she’s doing, she knows what cultural appropriation is and that it upsets people yet she still chooses to do it because she knows it doesn’t upset the right ppl or cost her $$
— BBQ Sauce (@bigbrownqueer) June 17, 2018
OH so u can wear the braids but ur biracial kid has the pressed hair?? Ok Ms. Kim Kardashian pic.twitter.com/R6vCpx9XCK
— Shae. (@spookyshae) June 17, 2018
kim kardashian still out here getting braids? bitches never learn bro
— ً (@prettychaneI) June 17, 2018
I don't even have the energy anymore. Kim Kardashian knows what tf she's doing with the braids. She's been ignorant and loves the attention. It's a stupid cycle of pissing Black people off then giving "clapbacks" at pissed off Black ppl.. I'm just over the bitch honestly.
— yoruba demoness (@oluwablk) June 17, 2018
For everyone saying this isn’t a big deal, I want you to imagine a scenario. Imagine a black woman walking into a corporate America interview with these braids in. Do you REALLY think she’d get the job? Be honest now. We all know the answer. THAT is why this is fucked up.
— glockamole (@clutchzilla_) June 17, 2018
