The Brief: Kris Jong-Un is a nickname for Kris Jenner given to her by son-in-law Kanye West after he sent a series of tweets criticizing her and her daughter Kim Kardashian.
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Kris Jong-Un is an insult and nickname given to Kris Jenner (KarJenner matriarch) by her son-in-law Kanye West. The nickname likens her to the Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong-Un.
On July 22, 2020, West, who has bipolar disorder, shared a series of tweets criticizing his wife Kim Kardashian and Jenner. He claimed they want to involuntarily commit him to an institution for mental evaluation and treatment.
Jenner is also known as a “momager” for successfully launching million dollar businesses and brands for each of her children.
Kanye tweets he’s been "trying to get divorced" and calls Kris "Kris Jong-Un." from KUWTK
What I Imagined When Kanye Said Kris Jong-Un pic.twitter.com/4ayKA9WCoY
— Manny➐ (@Manny_Pain) July 22, 2020
When you realize Kris Jong-Un’s daughter is Kim Jong-Un, is Kanye tryna tell us something pic.twitter.com/hgtWRDm1PN
— 👽 (@keanuisbaee) July 22, 2020
Kanye while writing Kris Jong-Un but realizing he’s still angry pic.twitter.com/acJQaC7Eh2
— KTJ+👾… (@KTJ_555) July 22, 2020