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Kylie Jenner Faces Backlash Over Police-Themed 'King Kylie' Teaser, Keeps Oct. 18 Launch

The revival leans on her 2016 'Glosses' era with a new Colin Tilley–directed sequel.

Overview

  • The teaser shows Jenner handcuffed and escorted by two men dressed as police through a jail-like corridor.
  • Online reaction condemns the use of carceral imagery during widely reported ICE raids and police crackdowns in the US.
  • Critics say the 'King Kylie' branding clashes with ongoing 'No Kings' protests opposing authoritarian symbolism.
  • Commenters compare the rollout to Kendall Jenner’s 2017 Pepsi advert and describe the promo as tone-deaf and out of touch.
  • Jenner continues posting nostalgic content, confirms 'GLOSSES PART 2' directed by Colin Tilley, and has not altered the Oct. 18 release or issued a public apology.