2020 has been an incredibly difficult time for some, due in part to several notable and tragic deaths occurring early on in the year . With the passing of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant and the recent murder of rapper Pop Smoke, it’s understandable that many are deep in mourning during this period. Kylie Jenner is one of these such people, and it has left her feeling lackluster towards 2020. Kylie took to Twitter to express her sentiments of grief, sharing this: “Rest in peace Pop Smoke.”
Jenner then decided to drop a tweet expressing her disgust with the new year, saying: “had enough of 2020.” Fans who may have missed her earlier tweet about the death of rapper Pop Smoke were quick to call her out! One user wrote: “Yeah? Being a billionaire has been rough for the past few weeks? Having enough money to solve any problem and have no worries is tough this year?” Another outraged fan replied to the Tweet saying: “You’re right, let’s trade bank accounts.”
With many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, and others barely putting food on the table, it seems that no one is here for Kylie’s pessimistic viewpoint. Her feed quickly filled with images of guillotines, suggesting that Jenner has been turning into a modern-day Marie Antoinette. At a time where many people cannot even afford basic healthcare, Jenner’s cries of despair were met with disgust. The reality TV star turned billionaire entrepreneur isn’t exactly discrete about her wealth either, with legions of photos sweeping the web of her luxury handbag collection , fleet of expensive cars, and unimaginably large closet full of designer pieces.
With a whopping net worth of $1 billion dollars, Kylie isn’t exactly the most “relatable” person on the planet. When asked about the start up of her incredibly successful cosmetic line, Jenner said this: “I am a special case because before I started Kylie Cosmetics, I had a huge platform and lots of fans. I did not get money from my parents past the age of 15. I used 100 percent of my own money to start the company, not a dime in my bank account is inherited… and I am very proud of that.”
Though Jenner isn’t entirely self-made due to her rise to fame with “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”, she has impressively surpassed her famous sisters in becoming the largest earner of the Kardashian clan. It’s important to note that not all fans are turned off by the super star’s wealth, with some even coming forward to voice their support. One follower tweeted this: “Just because Kylie has money doesn’t mean she can’t have a bad day, month or year. She is human just like all of us.” At the risk of being called “billionaire defenders”, many others expressed similar sentiments. What is your take on this recent Kylie controversy? Should the ultra-elite be allowed to complain? Or is this type of behavior insensitive to those less fortunate?
