Kim Kardashian's Aaliyah Halloween costume ignites debate on Twitter: Pic
This year for Halloween, Kim Kardashian West paid tribute to some major music icons, but not everyone is happy with one homage in particular.
The reality star dressed up as Cher, Madonna and Aaliyah over the pre-Halloween weekend, and her portrayal of the late latter artist drew fire on Twitter.
"Baby girl Aaliyah," the 37-year-old reality star captioned the video.
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Baby Girl Aaliyah pic.twitter.com/5GUHkNJgNi
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 29, 2017
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Many people took to Twitter to call out Kim's portrayal of the legendary R&B singer -- who tragically died in 2001 at just 22-years-old -- as disrespectful and offensive.
Legend or not Aaliyah is a black woman and you’re not. It’s offensive and you shouldn’t push this limit, but ok... 🙄
— #𝘓𝘈𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦✌🏾🌻💚 (@LAGrlCrookdSmle) October 29, 2017
However, many also came to Kim's defense, praising her costume and pointing out that she did not appear to alter her skin tone, or go "blackface," an offensive face-painting technique that is widely condemned whenever dressing up as a person of color.
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i - one of the biggest Aaliyah fans and critics of everything Aaliyah see absolutely nothing wrong with KKW dressing as her. It was spot on
— sw. (@iamSAM_) October 30, 2017
You look beautiful. Great Aaliyah costume. Great way to honor an amazing lady.
— Rhonda (Dr. G) (@auntierhon45) October 30, 2017
It’s one thing if Kim Kardashian was black faced while dressed up as Aaliyah. But, she wasn’t. Leave the woman alone.
— TrophyGangTonez (@_dton3z_) October 30, 2017
Others still were unenthused by the costume, but didn't find anything offensive about it.
Everyone should only be mad at the fact that she didn't do the costume any justice, and it was a mediocre tribute to the legend Aaliyah.
— 🧡ISSA🧡 (@thickianaaa) October 30, 2017
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