The television personality posted a meme of her with her two sisters, Kim and Kourtney, with the text 'The only KKK to ever let black men in.' The image divided Instagram and Twitter users.
Causing controversy: Khloe Kardashian has been criticised by fans online after she posted a meme poking fun at her and her sisters but referencing the Ku Klux Klan on Tuesday
Khloe Kardashian has been criticised by fans online after she posted a meme poking fun at her and her sisters.
The 30-year-old star put a picture on Instagram on Tuesday of herself, along with Kim and Kourtney, which had been circulating online with text: 'The only KKK to ever let black men in.'
The reality star's almost brother-in-law Scott Disick, also found the meme amusing re-posting it on his Instagram.
While Khloe thought she was showing she was able to have a laugh at her own expense - captioning the picture 'True' - others were horrified that she would make light of white supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan.
Backtracking a few hours later, Khloe removed the post but not before her Instagram comment section was filled by people who took offense to the joke, with more than 26,000 people weighing in on whether it was appropriate.
Instagram user Danasia Sutton said while a fan she was shocked: 'Some people don't have any type of brains...I love the Kardashians but this is just distasteful.'
Fellow user, who goes by firstname_georgina, was even more vocal at the controversial post.
Changed mind: Backtracking a few hours later, Khloe (pictured with ex French Montana on Sunday) removed the post but not before her Instagram comment section was filled by people who took offense to the joke
Changed mind: Backtracking a few hours later, Khloe (pictured with ex French Montana on Sunday) removed the post but not before her Instagram comment section was filled by people who took offense to the joke
She wrote: 'This isn't funny at all. Why make jokes about a group that terrorised and still terroises my people. You're a clown for this. Very disrespectful and disgusting for this. A joke.'
Many other users felt the post was indicative of the continued racism experienced by African Americas.
Fan k.ashuri commented: 'And people wonder why us as black people say that racism is still alive and well today..this is sad.'
Other fans thought the post was funny as it seems, did Scott, as he did not pull the post down like Khloe.
Kourtney's long-term boyfriend added that he, as a Jew, was also allowed into this particular KKK.
Thought it was funny: Kourtney Kardashian's long-term boyfriend Scott Disick, pictured last month, re-posted the picture and added that he, as a Jew, was also allowed into this particular KKK
Not the only one: Kim's husband Kanye West, pictured earlier this month, has also drawn on the imagery of the racist organisation with his video clip for Black Skinhead, which caused a lot of controversy at the time
Scott's fans were far more supportive of the post, with many laughing and passing it on to others.
Of course, until recently Khloe was dating Moroccan rapper French Montana and was previously married to Lamar Odom while sister Kim is married to Kanye West.
Kanye has also drawn on the imagery of the racist organisation with his video clip for Black Skinhead, which caused a lot of controversy at the time.
The KKK remains a presence in America and has since the mid-17th century been a murderous terrorist group that targeted those of colour and those who supported equal rights for all races.
While very active last century, especially in Southern parts of America during the Civil rights movement, recent estimates suggest there are still between 5,000 and 8,000 members.
Hate group: The KKK- whose members dress in white costumes as seen here in a file picture from 1992 - remain a presence in America and has since the mid-17th century been a murderous terrorist group that targeted those of colour and those who supported equal rights for all races
