Kim Kardashian Opens Up About Her Delayed Response To Balenciaga Controversial Ads

Kim disclosed to Angie Martinez about the backlash she received after she addressed Balenciaga’s controversial campaign, weeks after a call-out began.

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She clarified that even though the had denounced the ads online, her followers were still unsatisfied.

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She added that no matter how crazy cancel culture sounded, she did not believe it was in her place to cancel the brand.

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The reality star concluded that regardless of what she said or how she said it, certain people would always have an issue with her.

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The mother of four’s initial response had birthed a clapback from critics who questioned her.

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Many eventually dismissed the statement as nonsensical and dishonest.

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The businesswoman also spoke about co-parenting her four children with her ex-husband, Kanye West.

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She admitted that it was difficult to work with Ye but she would keep protecting their kids from his online persona.

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She divulged that she wanted her kids to enjoy the same childhood that she did with her parents.

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