Kim Kardashian slammed for posting bikini photos after grandmother's death

Reality star Kim Kardashian ignited controversy by sharing vacation photos in a bikini, promoting tequila, just moments after her family announced the death of her 91-year-old grandmother, Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon. The timing of the posts, which appeared on her Instagram profile, drew sharp criticism from fans who deemed them insensitive.

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This post was scheduled days ago before we lost MJ, so its timing coincided with her passing.

Comments flooded her page, with users questioning the appropriateness of the content. "Is your grandmother not just dead?" and "MJ passed away, and you're posting this?" were among the reactions, with many asking why the posts couldn't wait a few days.

Facing intense backlash, Kardashian quickly offered an explanation in a prominent comment. She stated that the content was pre-scheduled days before the family lost MJ, and its timing coincided with the sad news. She emphasized that she had spent the past week with her mother and grandmother, and her heart was broken and devoted to her family.

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Is your grandmother not just dead?

While some followers accepted her explanation, others questioned why the posts were not immediately removed once the unfortunate timing became apparent. Her boyfriend, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, offered support by sharing photos from the same vacation with the message "keeping our people close."

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MJ passed away, and you're posting this?

Following the clarification, Kardashian shared an emotional tribute to her grandmother, whom she described as her "best friend, gossip partner, and eternal twin." Through a series of photos, she recalled MJ's significant role in her life, highlighting lessons on family, unconditional love, and a strong work ethic. Kardashian revealed that her grandmother gave her her first job at a children's clothing boutique, an experience that helped build her confidence and instill work habits she still values. She also humorously noted that her grandmother, who she believes is watching from above, likely used a secret "finsta" account to view Instagram posts about her. Kardashian expressed hope that MJ would be reunited with her husband, daughter Karen, and Kim's late father, Robert Kardashian.

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keeping our people close.