What is the latest controversy behind Kim Kardashian?
The controversy dates back to Paris Fashion week occurred in Feb-March this year. Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West were spotted wearing nose rings at the event. All was good at that time, but the controversy erupted when American singer and rapper Lizzo, imitated the same look at the recently concluded MTV Video Music Awards and British Publication credited the appearance as a trend set by Kim Kardashian.
The publication wrote that Lizzo follows the style maintained by Kim Kardashian and her daughter. However, the publication also mentioned the significance of the nose ring as a part of Indian culture. But still, it didn’t go down with the Desis, and they slammed the publication on social media.
What was the reaction of the Indians to Kim Kardashian’s nose ring trend?
The netizens hailing from India took to Twitter and showed this annoyance. One user wrote that women in India have been donning this look since the 6th century. Another user said that South Asian women have been putting on these nose rings for centuries, and the same goes for African women as well, but the Kims appeared to be trendsetters in this case. Another user took a jibe at the publication saying ‘Nice One’, Daily Mail.
Some other Desis slam the Kardashians and the West as a whole, saying that when Indians wear nose rings it is termed as uncivilized, but when they (the West) do this, it becomes a trend. Another user tried to balance it by blaming the publication, altogether for starting the controversy as Kim Kardashian didn’t intend to start this.
Women in India have been wearing them since before 6th century. pic.twitter.com/bVycAE2PY9
— M🦋 (@canudoone) August 31, 2022
These are the same people when they make fun of the people who practice their culture doesn’t she (kim) said that Indian foods are disgusting 💀 and here she is trying to fit in https://t.co/H4kr90mv8h
— Random Guy (@Disxhant) September 4, 2022
FAQs
1. Why was Lizzo criticized by haters at MTV Video Music Awards?
Ans. Lizzo faced fat-shaming comments from people when she participated in the event wearing a plus-size black gown and matching lipstick.
2. Why did Kim Kardashian say STOP to Kanye West?
Ans. The socialite has been facing rants from ex-husband Kanye West for quite some time. Recently, Kanye West took a jibe at Kim Kardashian that her mother Kris Jenner will make his kids do playboy things and said pornography has destroyed their family. This forced the reality star to respond by saying ‘Please stop’, after which Kanye West deleted the tweets.
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