‘It’s a sham’: Kylie Jenner slammed for allegedly using 'paid bots' to secure top spot on influencer list
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tracker.com recently unveiled its list of the top 25 influencers of 2023, and Kylie Jenner claimed the top spot with an impressive 427,000 votes. However, this announcement stirred a wave of discontent among many netizens.
A significant number of people felt that the list might be misleading, speculating that the Kardashian clan could have employed bots to manipulate the voting process in favor of Kylie.
Critics were particularly vocal about the absence of other influential women in the makeup and cosmetics industry, such as Rihanna, who failed to secure a place on the list. Selena Gomez took the second spot in the rankings, followed by Jennifer Lopez with 277,000 and 242,000 votes, respectively.
The public reaction highlighted both skepticism and disappointment, with users questioning the legitimacy of the voting results that led to Jenner becoming the winner.
Many netizens openly expressed doubts, labeling the entire process as a sham. A prevailing sentiment among the online community was the belief that it's not beyond the Kardashians to resort to buying bots, raising questions about the authenticity of the voting system.
"You know it’s a sham when Rihanna didn’t even make it on the list," wrote a user on Reddit.
"Right! Rihanna should have been #1. I like Selena’s products but Rihanna really made waves with Fenty. No way KyLIE would even be top 5 with that busted face and expired products," said another.
"Are they just counting who bought the most followers???" asked one user.
"LOL sure! Interesting timing when it was just announced Rare Beauty is worth $2 billion. Another thing bought and paid for by Kris Jenner because nobody in real life uses Kylie’s trash ass makeup," added another.
"That’s a lot of paid bots," commented one.
"Who in the UNHOLY HELL FUDGED the #s/ Cooked The Books?!! This data CANNOT be factual!" commented another.
"It's only because the KJs are willing to throw more money at things- bot followers, buying their own product to increase numbers, etc. - that they are included on the lists like these, let alone top them," quipped one user.
Did any other Kardashians buy fake followers on social media?
Forbes reported that a significant portion of Kylie Jenner's Instagram followers, approximately 40%, may not be genuine, as indicated by a HypeAuditor report. Similarly, Kendall Jenner's Instagram following of 157.6 million was scrutinized, revealing that 37% of those followers might be fake.
The report also estimated that 34% of Kim Kardashian West's extensive Instagram following, totaling 212.3 million, could potentially be attributed to fake accounts.
Why does Kendall Jenner have an AI chatbot?
The Jenner-ative AI, a hyperrealistic creation, is part of Meta's recent initiative. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp and Instagram, is investing millions of dollars to obtain the likenesses of celebrities. The goal is to use these likenesses to develop AI assistants that can better connect with their audience.
An example of this initiative is Billie, an AI chatbot crafted using the likeness of the 27-year-old supermodel. Impressively, the bot mirrors Jenner's physical features, and mannerisms, and even adopts a tone of voice reminiscent of the Kardashian family.
How much does Kylie Jenner make per post?
Kylie Jenner stands as the highest earner within her family, raking in an estimated $847,544 for each sponsored post, according to Blast. Kim Kardashian follows, though not too closely, with an estimated $772,625 per post. Selena Gomez secures the third spot among the wealthiest celebrities on Instagram, commanding a staggering $2,558,000 for each post.
Dwayne Johnson, or @therock, isn't far behind either, with a notable earning of $2,326,000 per post.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains at the pinnacle of this Instagram wealth hierarchy, boasting the highest-ever potential earnings. The football icon makes an average of $3.2 million per post, surpassing his previous year's earnings of $2.3 million per post.
