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Kim Kardashian breaks silence after being slammed over Lewis Hamilton photos following grandmother death
Joshua N.
Kim Kardashian has hit back at online backlash after posting a gallery of vacation snaps with family and boyfriend Lewis Hamilton, shortly after the death of her grandmother.
The reality TV star and businesswoman posted an array of photos from her trip away with loved ones, with smiles all around from her family members.
However, many fans were critical of the timing of the post, which came soon after the death of Kardashian's grandmother, Mary Jo Campbell, who was also known as MJ.
But the mom-of-four soon clarified that the timing of the post wasn't intentional, with it instead being scheduled days prior.
Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of Kris Jenner, died at the age of 91, with Kris confirming the sad news on social media.
Kim Kardashian responds to criticism
After people made comments about the timing of her post, Kardashian took to the comments section herself to address the backlash.
She wrote: "This post was scheduled a few days ago before we lost MJ, so its timing came right alongside her passing.
"I’ve been by my mom and grandma’s side this past week, and my heart is completely with my family right now.
"We love and miss her so deeply, and in the days ahead, we’ll be focusing on celebrating her beautiful life."
Kardashian insisted that the timing was purely coincidental, having been with family following the passing of MJ.
Many Keeping Up with the Kardashians fans will be familiar with MJ, as she featured in the reality series following its premiere in 2007.
She was a head figure for the Kardashian-Jenner family, with many loving her kind personality and the close relationship she had with her kids and grandkids.
MJ also beat cancer twice, after battling both breast cancer and colon cancer in her life.
Kim Kardashian's emotional tribute to MJ
Hours after posting her vacation snaps, Kardashian posted a carousel on Instagram which features photos with her grandma over the years.
She also penned an emotional caption, writing: "My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin... You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we’ll carry with us forever!!!!!
"You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman. You gave me my very first job at your store in San Diego and taught me lessons about work ethic, strength, and confidence that I’ve carried with me ever since."
The 45-year-old went on: "You always believed in me, championed me, and were my safe place. You truly were the matriarch of our family, and your love is woven into all of us. I know you’re at peace now. Give Papa Harry, Aunt Karen, and my dad a hug for me."
She sent her love and insisted that she will "always be a part of her," describing MJ as "the best of us."
"I know you are up in heaven, looking at all of our Instagram posts of you from your sneaky finsta account you would always use lol," Kardashian playfully concluded.