Kim Kardashian’s Braids Get Slammed for Cultural Appropriation

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Kim Kardashian doubled down on her love of cornrows at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards on Saturday at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Followers were quick to critique the reality star for cultural appropriation.

Do you think Kim wore the braids in order to steal some attention from Beyoncé, who dropped a new joint album titled ‘Everything Is Love’ with husband Jay-Z earlier in the evening?

Kim Kardashian with her hair in neat braids at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on June 16, 2018Kim Kardashian with her hair in neat braids at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on June 16, 2018

The 37-year-old ShoeDazzle founder and makeup mogul posed for pictures on the red carpet with her mother Kris Jenner.

Kim rocked a white mohair halter top paired with a crystal mesh column skirt from Atelier Versace. Are you getting tired of this tube top and skirt combo? She completed her ensemble with black Merah Vodianova “Ophelia” sandals.

Kim Kardashian in a white mohair halter top paired with a crystal mesh column skirt from Atelier VersaceKim Kardashian in a white mohair halter top paired with a crystal mesh column skirt from Atelier Versace

In a recent appearance on CNN’s Van Jones Show, Kim was asked if she would ever consider a run for President. “Oh, I don’t think that’s even on my mind,” she said during the interview.

Kim Kardashian posing with Kris Jenner at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on June 16, 2018Kim Kardashian posing with Kris Jenner at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on June 16, 2018

Kim Kardashian's figure-hugging long silver sequined skirt from Atelier VersaceKim Kardashian’s figure-hugging long silver sequined skirt from Atelier Versace

Kim Kardashian's feet in black Merah Vodianova Ophelia sandalsKim Kardashian’s feet in black Merah Vodianova “Ophelia” sandals

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