Kim Kardashian Disputes "Sick Joke" Alleging She Purchased JFK's Bloody Shirt

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A news outlet suggested Kim gave the shirt to her daughter as a Christmas present.

The internet strikes again. Kim Kardashian West and husband Kanye West had a delightful holiday with their family as the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star took to social media to share intimate moments with her brood. Kim also hopped on Instagram to show off photos of the memorabilia she gave daughter North West for Christmas, including Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" music video hat and his famous black velvet jacket he wore on a night out with Elizabeth Taylor.

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Even her brother Rob Kardashian scored big after Kim gifted him with two of Elvis Presley's rings, but a stunning report by Refinery 29 suggested that Kim also made a gruesome purchase. According to the outlet, who wrote up their report on the basis of an Instagram screenshot, Kim also bought the shirt President John F. Kennedy was wearing when he was assassinated. While riding in his motorcade on November 22, 1963, at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, President Kennedy was fatally shot in the head by Lee Harvey Oswald, according to historical accounts.

A picture of a bloodied shirt allegedly shown on Kim's Instagram Story appeared online and Refinery 29 used the image in their report. Kim addressed the accusations on Twitter and made it clear that the photo was a fake. "WOW this is obviously fake!" she wrote to a fan. "@Refinery29 I did not get JFK’s shirt. That is a sick joke that someone tweeted as a fake ig story that I never posted." Check out the images below and let us know if you would've believed it was real.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.