Fans (and haters alike) are having a blast online after seeing Kim Kardashian's unexpected comeback to the music industry with her "Santa Baby" cover. Kim, who is well-known for her business endeavors, flawless beauty, and reality TV fame, has now ventured into the realm of holiday music, and no - we did not see this coming!
She collaborated with her brother-in-law, Travis Barker, who produced the song and gave the well-known melody a distinctive Kim-like twist. A chic, art-house-inspired music video was released with the song, sparking viral tweets, scathing reviews, and loads of chaos.
As anticipated, supporters expressed their opinions freely, many of them with a good dash of humor. Reactions poured in, with memes and "hot takes" taking center stage, whether people were complimenting her on her "vocals" or were just entertained by the thought of Kim singing about requesting gifts from Santa. The internet reacts when Kim Kardashian enters any field, be it fashion, music, or beauty, and this time, they did so with some banger memes.
Kim Kardashian’s Christmas surprise: Fans flood Twitter with memes after her "Santa Baby" cover goes live
Once Kim’s rendition of “Santa Baby” dropped, the internet instantly responded with viral tweets and the usual PopBase announcement. Twitter is full of fan reactions, with many pointing out the irony of a billionaire singing about material gifts, with, of course, some silly criticism. One user sarcastically noted,
“kim kardashian singing about asking santa for gifts as if she can’t afford every single thing listed in the song is so funny,” summing up the sentiment of many who found humor in the juxtaposition.
Others, however, were impressed by the cover’s production, with one fan tweeting,
“Kim came through with the Christmas serve santa baby 🫦.”
The blend of Barker’s rock-infused production and Kardashian’s vocal efforts had some fans genuinely enjoying the new holiday treat, while others saw the video as something a little more… abstract.
One tweet took things a step further, blending art history with modern pop culture:
“136 years ago today, Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear.”
That tweet was hilariously quote-tweeted with,
“he knew kim k releasing santa baby 136 years later,” a nod to how polarizing the music video was.
The video's bizarre, slightly eerie aesthetic seemed to inspire mixed reactions. One user noted,
“After watching that truly eerie & disturbing music video that Kim Kardashian made for her new song Santa Baby I can honestly say wtf.”
Meanwhile, another user saw deeper potential in the release, humorously tweeting,
“In a way I can’t articulate yet, Kim Kardashian doing a lo-fi cover of Santa Baby with a Nadia Lee Cohen art house video might be the kind of thing that sets off a chain reaction of events that heals us as a society. Pandora’s box will close.”
Despite the mixed feelings, there’s no denying that Kim’s musical return stirred emotions, with some even giving her props for her vocal performance. One tweet read,
“Wait Kim kardashian is giving vocals in her Santa baby cover oh she ended her haters the song is so good.”
No matter the general consensus, the internet couldn’t stop talking about it.
A dive into the collaboration and creative process
Behind the scenes, Kim’s surprising musical venture was produced by none other than Travis Barker, who brought his signature style to the track. Known for his work in the punk rock scene, Barker added a fresh twist to the Christmas classic, blending retro holiday vibes with a modern edge.
The video itself, directed by an up-and-coming visual artist, takes a highly stylized approach, leaning heavily on surreal and avant-garde imagery. Fans were quick to comment on how different the production felt from traditional Christmas covers, with some calling it “artsy” while others found it downright strange.
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For Kim, this isn't her first musical rodeo. Die-hard fans may remember her 2011 single "Jam (Turn It Up)," which, while not a chart-topper, remains a part of Kardashian history. However, it seems her holiday cover of “Santa Baby” has already surpassed the legacy of her earlier musical endeavors, if only for the sheer volume of online discourse it generated.
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