Khloe Kardashian Once Got Called Out for 'Blackfishing' as Fans Questioned Her Very Dark Tan

Khloe Kardashian, the famous reality star and business mogul, once faced criticism for appropriating Black culture. 'Blackfishing' allegations had made their way to the forefront after keen-eyed viewers picked up on an apparent alteration in her appearance in a recent clip of the show. (Blackfishing is the term for changing one's appearance to look like someone of a black race or ethnicity).

A Reddit user shared a screenshot from an episode of The Kardashians where Kardashian's appearance seemed noticeably modified. There were complaints of Blackfishing, as some viewers questioned whether she had intentionally darkened her skin tone to seem Black or mixed-race. Some of her followers voiced their disapproval of her inappropriate behavior, saying that it reinforced negative stereotypes and minimized the experiences of those who identify with the race she appears to be trying to imitate, according to The U.S. Sun.

The Reddit user wrote, "Who does she think she is? Can someone tell me why every time this b**h goes somewhere to interact with people of color she dresses like an around-the-way girl? How much bronzer did these h-es put on to go to this women’s shelter? I understand that you have procreated with black men and your children are mixed race, that’s beautiful. You Are Not Black. It is not a religion. It is not something you can buy."

Replying to the post, one said, "Classic case of a privileged white woman dressing up in casual streetwear because she wants to seem relatable to all the cultured moms soldiering through life in the ghetto… I’d love to see Khloe last five minutes in the real world where moms struggle to grind every day to raise their kids. The audacity that she’s using that as an aesthetic."

Some Redditors suggested that Kardashian was exploiting race as an aesthetic rather than respecting and embracing various cultures, an allegation that has been repeatedly levied against Kardashian. Many have felt that she appeared to alter her style when engaging with individuals of color. As such, making fun of the situation, one said, "It’s giving "Put my hair in a bun, Vaseline on my face, and take my hoops out" before a brawl She’s got 2/3 already."

This is not the first time that Kardashian has faced such allegations. She has received criticism in the past for showing up to a press conference promoting The Kardashians looking noticeably tanner than usual. Fans accused her of "Blackfishing" on social media as well, and several people have expressed worry that her behavior appeared disrespectful and exploitative of Black culture. The Kardashian-Jenner family has faced criticism for being at the forefront of cultural appropriation, with both Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner also being previously slammed for their actions. 

This article originally appeared 1 year ago.