Kim Kardashian recently shared a bunch of throwback photos on her social media, only to swiftly remove them after eagle-eyed fans spotted something unexpected.
The 42-year-old reality TV sensation treated her followers to a carousel of snapshots, featuring her chilling on a sofa with a pal, dressed in a trendy taupe two-piece outfit. Kim was totally rocking a blonde wig and glam makeup, and she even managed to fit in a cute pic with her mom Kris Jenner and sister Kendall Jenner.
Captioning the post with a casual “Love finding old photos on my phone ,” Kim seemed to be in the mood for some nostalgia. But it didn’t take long for fans to notice that her shapewear was making a sneaky appearance due to a high slit in her skirt. Yep, those sheer capri undergarments weren’t planning to stay hidden!
Surprisingly, Kim Kardashian didn’t use this opportunity to plug her own Skims brand. Instead, she made a hasty retreat and deleted the whole post. However, the internet has a memory longer than you’d think, and Reddit users quickly pounced on the moment.
“Look at her working those Skims, y’all,” one user commented, zooming in on the shapewear sighting. Another couldn’t hold back their laughter, pointing out, “Haha, you can totally spot the shapewear peeking out!” And just when you thought that was all, some users turned their attention to Kim’s appearance.
Kim Kardashian’s “blackfishing” controversy: Fans question her Intentions and past choices
Notable among the chatter was the suspicion that Kim might have been engaging in “blackfishing,” a term used when someone is accused of trying to appear Black or appropriating Black culture. Some comments ranged from curiosity about the race she was trying to imitate to outright criticism of her actions.
One user questioned, “Which race(s) is she pretending to be?” The image in question had left some fans wondering if Kim was altering her skin tone. Another user expressed strong disapproval, saying, “She genuinely looks like a WOC. She needs to stop this s-t. It’s f-king deranged.”
People on Reddit also highlighted a past incident where Kim faced backlash for her hairstyle choices, accusing her of cultural appropriation. Even her defense in a 2021 interview didn’t seem to win everyone over. Kim had explained that she often styled her hair based on her daughter North West‘s wishes, but not everyone bought it.
Though Kim claimed to have learned and grown from her experiences, many on social media weren’t buying her explanations, labeling them as weak excuses. It’s clear that even a celebrity as huge as Kim Kardashian isn’t immune to the heat of social media discussions and debates!