‘Read the room’: Khloe Kardashian criticised for posting ‘tone deaf’ thirst trap after Astroworld tragedy

Khloe has rubbed some people up the wrong way (Picture: Instagram/Getty)

Khloe Kardashian has been criticised for posting thirst traps while remaining silent on the Astroworld tragedy.

Eight people between the ages of 14 and 27 were killed at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, on Friday night after a large crowd surged towards the stage.

Kylie Jenner was in attendance as her boyfriend Travis Scott performed on stage, while her sister Kendall was also at the festival.

While Kylie, Kim and Kendall have all posted statements on the tragedy, Khloe has yet to comment, and instead shared pictures of herself to Instagram.

The 37-year-old posted a string of sexy shots on Monday night, in which she wore a form-fitting, semi-sheer bodysuit.

While friends and fans posted fire emojis and complimented the reality star, others weren’t impressed by the timing.

One commented liked by hundreds read: ‘8 PEOPLE DIED KHLOE WTF’, while multiple followers called Khloe’s post ‘tone deaf’.

Another person wrote: ‘Read the room khloe… read the room…’, while others simply commented: ‘Timing.’

Khloe, who was not in attendance at the festival, later shared her sister Kim’s statement to her Instagram stories.

Kim, 41, had tweeted: ‘Absolutely heartbroken for the lives who were lost and anyone who was hurt at Astroworld. Just like all of you, our family is in shock by the tragedy.

‘We are keeping all of the victims, families and loved ones impacted in our prayers for healing – as well as Travis who we know cares so much about his fans and is truly devastated.’

Eight people died at the festival (Picture: Thomas Shea / AFP)

Momager Kris Jenner also shared a screenshot of Kim’s statement.

Kylie, who is pregnant with her second child with Travis, was the first to break her silence, having attended Astroworld with their three-year-old daughter Stormi.

The 24-year-old said: ‘Travis and I are broken and devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost their lives, were injured or affected in anyway by yesterday’s events. And also for Travis who I know cares deeply for his fans and the Houston community.

‘I want to make it clear we weren’t aware of any fatalities until the news came out after the show and in no world would have continued filming or performing.

‘I’m sending my deepest condolence to all the families during this difficult time and will be praying for the healing of everyone who has been impacted.’

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Travis, 29, will reportedly pay for the funerals of the eight victims of the crush, and has partnered with a mental health charity to provide free therapy sessions to those affected by the tragedy.

The Sicko Mode rapper, real name Jacques Webster, has been accused of continuing his Astroworld set as unconscious bodies were pulled from the crowd, and not doing enough to stop the show. 

As well as the eight fatalities, it is believed over 300 attendees were injured at Astroworld.

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