KHLOE Kardashian got a backlash for modeling a traditional African American hairstyle in a resurfaced photo.
The controversial photo has resurfaced on social media where users have criticized the reality star’s choice of hairstyle.
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In the 2016 shot, the 37-year-old wore a loose black tee with the Las Vegas Raiders logo and name branded on the front.
She wore the oversized shirt with no pants, pairing the look with black knee-high leather boots and glossy lime green nails.
Khloe also accessorized with a black crewneck sweatband around her neck with her nickname “Koko” embroidered on it.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum posed against a white wall with a face full of makeup.
He shared the shot on Instagram along with the caption: “I like this best”
However, it was the TV star’s hairstyle that reignited critical chatter as she sported her blonde hair in numerous tight buns.
One person lashed out at the star’s hairstyle calling her a “cultural appropriator”.
“These are bantu knots, which is a traditional African hairstyle. At the time it was very popular among AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN as a low maintenance style for natural hair.
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“Obviously this culture appropriator thought it was okay to put her hair on. Ugh,” they wrote.
While another critic agreed with the comment, adding: “No, Forreal! Who thought it was okay? And also paired with the marauders’ shirt … mmm …”.
A third fan chimed in and wrote, “Yeah, it was weird. Just to imagine a hairdresser doing it for her.”
And a quarter compared the look to the Cynthia doll from the 1990s animated children’s series Rugrats.
NEW LOOK
Khloe recently showed off a major hair change as she rocked a blonde bob at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty over the weekend.
The television personality shared a series of shots showing her party look, which included a shimmering silver dress.
He titled the post: “Scarface Elvira energy”
Khloe attended the star-studded event with her sister Kim Kardashian.
The following day, the Revenge Body star hit the gym while posing in a plum-colored dress, showing off her chiseled abs.
The selfie was one of the many gym photos of the E! alum has shared in recent months as fan fears mount over her slim figure.
Some fans questioned Khloe’s well-being after she recently posted a video of her intense workout routine.
A concerned follower replied, “I know Khloe looks very happy with her body lately and I’m happy for her, but I can’t help but be worried when she posts these stories why is she so thin so suddenly?”
Other KUWTK fans are wondering if her weight loss and altered appearance are linked to her breakup from her ex Tristan Thompson.
LOVE CHILD SCANDAL
The former couple split after Tristan, 31, welcomed a son named Theo with fitness model Maralee Nichols, 31, in December.
The NBA star was exclusively dating Khloe at the time of the month-long relationship.
The two are parents of their three-year-old daughter True.
In a trailer for a revealing new interview, Khloe was criticized by Good Morning America host Robin Roberts for the scandal.
On Thursday, People released an exclusive preview of Khloe and Robin’s sit-down that was to promote the family’s upcoming Hulu series.
The talk show host also took the opportunity to address the details surrounding the couple’s breakup.
At the right point, Robin asked the mother of one: “Tristan. Where are the things? How are you all? “
Before the preview ended with Khloe, the clip teased how emotional and concerned she was after receiving the question.
ABC’s full primetime special will air April 6.
More details will also come to light on the Hulu series airing April 14.
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