Kim Kardashian West Responds to the Backlash Over Her Braids

Kardashian West also told Bustle she chocks up January's backlash to her misattribution of Fulani braids."I [do] remember the backlash when I had the blond hair and that I called them 'Bo Derek braids.' But I obviously know they're called Fulani braids and I know the origin of where they came from and I'm totally respectful of that. I'm not tone deaf to where I don't get it. I do get it," she said. When she does choose to wear the style, Kardashian West says it's with respect to the history of Fulani braids and a way of honoring her daughter's own biracial hair.

"Maybe if I had come out and explained that from the beginning instead of calling them 'Bo Derek braids,' then it wouldn't have gotten such backlash," she said. "But in no way am I ever trying to disrespect anyone's culture by wearing braids. If anything, my daughter was so excited to see me get matching braids with her. [When] we did her hair in these braids, she was so excited."

Maybe Kim is right, she wouldn't have received such a backlash if she hadn't credited Bo Derek. But…she did. It also didn't make matters any better when she decided to post the photo on her Instagram with the caption, "Hi, can I get zero f-cks please, thanks." That doesn't exactly send the best message of her not trying to disrespect other cultures. In fact, as previously mentioned, her photo caption appeared dismissive and rude to anyone who felt offended by her hair choice.