Kylie Jenner's Rap Verse Ignites Controversy Amid Relationship Drama
Kylie Jenner, the 28-year-old billionaire makeup mogul, has made a surprise musical appearance under her alias King Kylie in Yeat's latest track Let King Tonka Talk, which dropped on Friday. The release comes amid heightened attention on her relationship with actor Timothée Chalamet, following claims from his ex-girlfriend that she was blindsided by their romance.
Awkward Timing for New Music Release
The new single features a verse where Jenner raps about fan girls who "could never" compete with her, a line that has taken on added significance given recent revelations about Chalamet's past relationship. The track was likely recorded before Sarah Tena, a 32-year-old former adult entertainer, came forward with claims about her three-year involvement with the Hollywood actor prior to his relationship with Jenner.
In the song, Yeat introduces Jenner with the line: "Brand new BBL, I thought this bitch was f***in' Kylie Jenner, Hold on, let King Kylie talk..." Jenner then delivers her verse: "I just walked inside this club and all these b****es, yeah, they grabbin' on me, they could never. You get off of me (Ho), oh this girl can't get off of me."
Family Member Weighs In on Ex's Claims
Jenner's brother Brody, 42, has publicly responded to Tena's allegations, commenting under a Page Six post about her claims: "Oh god. Just leave the happy couple alone. People have lives before they meet their person. This girl is clearly doing this for attention, and everyone can see right through it."
Tena previously detailed that her connection with Chalamet began in January 2020 when she messaged him on Instagram after seeing him in the Netflix film The King. She claims they met sporadically over several dates, with her confessing her feelings during their last in-person meeting. According to Tena, just six months later, Chalamet was in a relationship with Jenner.
Jenner's Musical Journey Continues
This marks Jenner's second musical venture following her official debut last year as a featured artist on Terror Jr's song Fourth Strike. For that track, she resurrected her "baddie" alter ego King Kylie, launching Spotify and Apple Music accounts under the 2014 retro moniker. Fourth Strike serves as a sequel to Terror Jr's 2016 debut 3 Strikes, which was featured in Jenner's Kylie Cosmetics lip gloss campaign.
Jenner addressed rumors about her involvement in the original track, stating: "There was a little rumor 10 years ago that I was the one actually singing on 3 Strikes! It wasn't me (wish it was) so I had the idea to come together for Fourth Strike and it would actually be me featured!"
Mixed Reactions to Jenner's Musical Efforts
The response to Jenner's musical endeavors has been divided. Some social media users criticized her vocal performance, with one X user calling it "King AutoTune" and another describing it as "awful." Others posted mocking gifs and comments suggesting the release was unnecessary.
However, Jenner shared a personal moment related to her music, posting a clip of her seven-year-old daughter Stormi Webster and three-year-old son Aire Webster singing along to Fourth Strike in her SUV. This personal touch contrasts with the more controversial aspects of her latest release.
The timing of Jenner's musical activities coincides with her personal life being under scrutiny. She ended her on-again, off-again five-year relationship with rapper Travis Scott in 2022, whose own music is known for heavy AutoTune use. Now, as she navigates her new relationship with Chalamet and expands her creative pursuits, Jenner continues to generate headlines through both her business ventures and personal life.
