‘Disgusting’: The Kardashians trailer slammed for use of Nina Simone’s music
Social media users have criticised the new trailer for The Kardashians series for using a Nina Simone song as its soundtrack.
The new TV show, which will follow the reality star family during their daily lives, picks up after the ending of their former project, Keeping Up With The Kardashians in 2021.
The Kardashians is being described as a less structured version of their previous shows and will follow each member of the family as they run their various businesses, as well as providing a closer look into their love lives.
Kylie Jenner, who recently gave birth to her second child, is seen with a baby bump, while sisters, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and mother Kris Jenner strike various poses.
According to the 30-second clip, “all the walls will be shattered”.
However, upon the release of the trailer online late on Monday (7 February), several Twitter users shared their anger and disappointment with the use of Simone’s version of “Feeling Good” in the video.
“Using Nina Simone’s song? DISGUSTING.” wrote one user, while a second person said: “Nina Simone is rolling in her grave omg”.
Another directed a wish to those who had a hand in creating the trailer, writing: “Hope the spirit of Nina Simone haunts everybody involved!”
The Kardashians have long been accused of the appropriation of various cultures through fashion and hairstyles, notably those of Black women. For some, the video’s use of the song, which is often seen as an anthem of liberation from oppression, works against the original message.
Furthermore, Simone frequently addressed and protested against racial inequality and prejudice throughout her career.
“Using Nina Simone’s song during Black History Month????!!!” wrote a fourth Twitter user, pointing out that February is Black History Month in the USA.
Other reactions are below:
actively praying on your downfall for using this song https://t.co/NiKTp0oQjF
— dial bitch 😡 (@issavisual) February 8, 2022
Nina Simone would embarrass them so badly their great great great grandchildren’s children wouldn’t be able to stand up for them. Don’t use her for these birds
— Tonesa Welsh (@WESTCOASTSUMA) February 8, 2022
So who thought it was ok to do 2 things??
1. Use Nina Simone’s song in the background for The Kardashians DURING Black History Month??
2. Air the Kardashians on Disney Plus?!?? pic.twitter.com/viJPAjQYbI— Quezz (@hopelesspisces_) February 8, 2022
I know y’all didn’t use Nina Simone for this wack ass Kardashian promo during BLACK HISTORY MONTH ! https://t.co/2OwdzrFGDI
— Steven Glansberg (@LizKhalifa____) February 8, 2022
idk why nina simone had to get dragged into this… https://t.co/pSTzhRMIzO
— LAKYN (@lakynhudson) February 8, 2022
Using Nina Simone to promote these anti-Black culture vultures during Black History Month??? Nothing is sacred 😭 https://t.co/1d6ql08VBu
— bird the loca (@etherian_heart) February 8, 2022
The Independent has contacted Kim Kardashian for comment.