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The youngest of theKardashian-Jenner clan, Kylie Jenner, has built a reputation for using various formsof social media to connect with fans. On Wednesday, it was no different as she posted a video on Snapchat chatting about one of her lifelongstruggles.
"It's kind of crazy I have four million people watch mySnapchats. Half of you guys think I'm weird, and the other half think I'mfunny," she said in the clip. "But I've been bullied since I've been nine. From the whole world, it feels like sometimes... and I think that I've donea really great job in handling all this."
Kylie was still in elementary school when her family's show debuted Photo: Getty Images
While unclear who herexact attackers are, the 17-year-old has faced scrutiny as she was thrust intothe spotlight when she was only in elementary school for the family's realityshow. Since then, Kylie has dealt with dating and plastic surgery rumors.
One particular scandaloccurred this past April when the #KylieJennerChallenge, which called for fans to sticktheir mouths into a small cup to make their lips swell, went viral. Having todefend herself, the reality star took to social media once again. "I'm nothere to try & encourage people/young girls to look like me or to think thisis the way they should look," she tweeted. "I want toencourage people/young girls like me to be YOURSELF & not be afraid toexperiment w your look."
Kylie has faced recent scrutiny over her lips Photo: Instagram/@kyliejenner
The brunette beauty, who eventually admitted to using temporary lip fillers, addeda similar message to millions of her snapchat followers saying, "There arebullies everywhere. So, this was just a little like Snapchat, to tell whoeverwith their own bullies, that the only opinion that ever really matters is yoursand to never change."
She added: "Thisisn't a pity party though, don't get it twisted," she told fans. "Thisis for those with bullies out there to know that you're not alone... Spreadlove. Love y'all."
