Kim Kardashian Addresses Backlash Over Vacation Post During Grief

WHO:

NY Post - Kim Kardashian's grandmother was named Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell.

TMZ - Kim Kardashian, SKIMS founder

US Magazine - Kim Kardashian, her sisters, fans

WHAT:

Yahoo - Kim Kardashian shared a heartfelt tribute to her late grandmother, stating, "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!!!!!"

Yahoo - Kim Kardashian's grandmother, Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, died at age 91.

US Magazine - Kim Kardashian posted a screenshot showing messages from her "Entire OG Family" group chat, revealing some of the final text messages sent to her grandmother days before her death.

Yahoo - Kim Kardashian's Instagram post received over 120,000 likes and more than 700 replies.

Yahoo - Kim Kardashian stated, "This post was scheduled a few days ago before we lost MJ," clarifying the timing of her vacation post.

Yahoo - Kim Kardashian shared a heartfelt tribute to her late grandmother, stating, "You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we'll carry with us forever!!!!!"

Yahoo - Kris Jenner described her mother as "the heart of our family" and emphasized the importance of family values she instilled in them.

Yahoo - Kim Kardashian shared a series of snaps featuring her and her sister, Khloé Kardashian, in bikinis while on the lake, which included images of Kim taking a shot of alcohol, wakeboarding, riding dirt bikes, and eating.

Yahoo - Kim Kardashian clarified that the vacation post was a prescheduled post and was not intended to overshadow her grandmother's passing, stating, "This post was scheduled a few days ago before we lost MJ."

Yahoo - Kim's Instagram post received over 120,000 likes and more than 700 replies.

NY Post - An angry fan commented on Kardashian's vacation post, "Didn’t MJ just die and you posting this? WOW."

TMZ - Kim Kardashian posted photos of herself partying with her sisters shortly after her grandmother's death.

US Magazine - Kardashian shared a carousel of family photos on Instagram, captioned "Lake life."

WHERE:

US Magazine - The vacation took place at a lake location, though the specific location is not mentioned.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The Instagram post was made on "Thursday, July 16."

WHY:

Yahoo - Kim Kardashian expressed that her heart is "completely with my family right now" and emphasized the importance of celebrating her grandmother's life.

TMZ - Kardashian stated she has a logical explanation for her vacation post amidst the backlash.

TMZ - Kardashian addressed backlash from fans regarding the timing of her vacation post after her grandmother's death, indicating she had a logical explanation for her actions.

HOW:

US Magazine - Kardashian utilized Instagram to share her vacation experiences with her followers.

(UPDATED July 18, 2026 03:57 UTC)

Kim Kardashian is mourning the loss of her beloved grandmother, Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, who passed away at the age of 91. In a heartfelt tribute, Kim expressed her deep affection, saying, "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!!!!!" She also shared a screenshot of messages from her "Entire OG Family" group chat, highlighting some of the final texts exchanged with her grandmother just days before her passing.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 23:13 UTC)

Kim Kardashian's recent Instagram post has garnered over 120,000 likes and more than 700 replies, where she shared a heartfelt tribute to her late grandmother, stating, "You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we'll carry with us forever." In the post, she clarified that it was scheduled before the family experienced their loss, expressing that her heart is "completely with my family right now" and highlighting the significance of celebrating her grandmother's life. Kris Jenner also paid tribute, describing her mother as "the heart of our family" and underscoring the family values she instilled in them.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 16:22 UTC)

Kim Kardashian recently shared a series of vacation snaps featuring herself and her sister Khloé in bikinis while enjoying activities like wakeboarding and riding dirt bikes, which quickly garnered over 120,000 likes on Instagram. In a heartfelt clarification, Kim explained that the post was scheduled before the passing of her grandmother, stating, "This post was scheduled a few days ago before we lost MJ," and emphasized that her heart is "completely with my family right now." She also highlighted the importance of celebrating her grandmother's life during this difficult time.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 15:26 UTC)

Kim Kardashian is facing backlash after posting a vacation photo, with one angry fan questioning her timing by asking, "Didn’t MJ just die and you posting this? WOW." MJ, Kardashian's grandmother, was named Mary Jo Campbell. In response to the criticism, Kardashian has stated that she has a logical explanation for her post.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 14:30 UTC)

Kim Kardashian recently shared a carousel of family photos on Instagram, captioned "Lake life," featuring moments from a vacation with her sisters shortly after her grandmother's death. In response to backlash from fans about the timing of her post, Kardashian emphasized that she had a logical explanation for her actions. The vacation took place at a lake location, although the specific site has not been disclosed.