On Wednesday, May 15, Kim Kardashian, 43, and her 10-year-old daughter, North West, were seen enjoying a Los Angeles Sparks basketball game. North, sporting curly honey blonde hair extensions and a half-up style, appeared stylish as ever. Her mother, Kim, shared glimpses of their evening on Instagram, where the two were seen enjoying themselves courtside.

In the stories captioned “Fun night with my Northy,” Kardashian’s eldest daughter was seen carrying a black snakeskin purse and wearing a black leather jacket paired with pink sweatpants. Kim matched her daughter’s ensemble, opting for a spaghetti strap tank top and mom jeans, along with natural makeup highlighted by a touch of subtle orange eyeshadow. The mother-daughter duo made identical duck faces as they posed for pictures, capturing the fun of their night out.

The highlight of their evening came when Kim had the opportunity to take North and her friend inside the locker room. The girls, along with Kardashian, beamed as they held up their new jerseys alongside Cameron Brink and her teammates. This exclusive access, however, sparked criticism online, with many fans accusing North of being overly privileged. One user sarcastically remarked, “Nice to see the underprivileged getting a cool opportunity like this.” Another added, “Just what America is dying to see, a Kardashian getting special privileges for nothing other than being famous.”

Critics also echoed similar sentiments, questioning the relevance of the outing to North. “Some entitled parent and kid that doesn’t even watch the game,” one commenter noted. The backlash is not new for Kardashian, who had previously collaborated with Brink and other WNBA players on her “Fits Everybody” line. Skims, Kardashian’s brand, is also the official underwear partner of the WNBA.

This incident was just the latest in a series of public criticisms directed at Kardashian’s parenting. In April, she faced backlash for a photo captioned “North,” where critics accused her of forcing North to be her personal photographer. “I’m just going to assume that one kid takes your pics,” commented one user. Another mocked Kardashian’s parenting style, saying, “Moms, why do we need kids to take photos of you all dressed up to go out looking like a [expletive]? Kids grow up all messed up.”

The mother-daughter outing followed a recent incident involving Tom Brady’s remarks about Kardashian’s ex-husband, Kanye West, during a celebrity roast on Netflix. Brady had joked, “I know Kim was terrified to be here tonight, not because of this, but because her kids are at home with their dad.” The comment left Kardashian maintaining a stiff smile, cautious not to let her guard down as cameras panned to capture her reaction.

Besides North, Kardashian shares three other children with West: Saint, Chicago, and Psalm West. Despite the public scrutiny, Kardashian continues to navigate the complexities of fame, parenthood, and business. Her presence at the basketball game, while criticized, also highlights the challenges faced by celebrities in balancing their public and private lives.

In conclusion, the outing with North at the basketball game brought both joy and controversy. As Kim Kardashian continues to share her life with the public, she remains a polarizing figure, celebrated by some and criticized by others. The incident underscores the scrutiny that comes with fame and the fine line celebrities must walk in sharing their personal moments with the world.