Kim Kardashian Is Facing Backlash for Her Aaliyah Costume

Kim Kardashian has spent this Halloween dressing as music legends.

She dressed as Cher:

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She and her sister, Kourtney, dressed as Madonna and Michael Jackson:

MJ & Madge -#ICONS pic.twitter.com/sbz5Fk9eI6
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 29, 2017

But when Kim stepped out dressed as late R&B icon Aaliyah, fans weren't happy.

Baby Girl Aaliyah pic.twitter.com/5GUHkNJgNi
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 29, 2017

Kim dressed as the iconic singer in her "Try Again" video.

Many Twitter users were quick to point out the problematic aspects of the costume.

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

Others, however, defended the costume.

She dressed up as a musical artist no black face nothing offensive. Y’all love to hate and reach for nothing stop it. It’s Halloween. pic.twitter.com/4uCnOpu65U
— Randi Nicole Ⓥ (@randibomb) October 29, 2017

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