Travis Barkerthe birthday tribute to his wife, Kourtney Kardashiansparked a torrent of criticism from fans online.
The singer shared a carousel of heartwarming photos on Instagram to commemorate his wife’s birthday, but some fans seemed to believe he was “narcissistic” and “disgusting”.
The couple married in 2022 and welcomed a child, Rocky Thirteen, in November 2023.
Fans React to Travis Barker’s Birthday Message to Kourtney Kardashian
Travis recently took to social media to celebrate his wife, Kourtney, by sharing a series of photos capturing private family moments. The post included several slides featuring their son, Rocky, as well as a heartfelt message expressing his deep love and gratitude.
“Happy birthday my beautiful wife, I love you forever and ever,” the Blink-182 drummer wrote, according to the Daily Mail. However, the caption’s sentiment was quickly overshadowed by a specific image from the collection that showed the singer with his wife’s toe in his mouth.
The inclusion of this suggestive photo sparked an immediate and strong backlash from fans, many of whom found the images unnecessary and unhygienic. One follower expressed disgust over the bacteria transfer, while others called the post “abnormal” and “rude” behavior.
One fan wrote: “Damn…is that guy licking her again? Ughhh,”
Some commenters even accused him of displaying narcissistic behavior by sharing such a polarizing image on a public platform. “Narcissistic behavior is just [vomit emoji]“, added another fan.
The couple hopes to add a daughter to their family
As fans continue to debate the musician’s unconventional expressions of love, the couple’s bond appears to remain stronger than ever. The Blast previously announced that they were looking to add a daughter to their growing family, following the birth of their son, Rocky.
Insiders revealed that Kourtney and Travis were excited about the prospect of another baby, with Kourtney particularly keen to have a girl this time around.
As they tried to conceive naturally, sources revealed they were willing to “turn to science” if necessary. This would potentially involve using a surrogate, an option Kourtney would be open to after seeing the positive experiences of her sisters, Kim and Khloé.
Months after reports of a possible family expansion surfaced, more reports also surfaced revealing that Kourtney and her stepdaughter, Alabama, had officially resolved their differences.
The conflict reportedly began when Alabama became embroiled in a heated public feud with rapper Bhad Bhabie, who released a diss track that allegedly made negative remarks about Kourtney and her children.
Insiders credited Travis for acting as a “peacemaker” to ensure the bonds between his loved ones didn’t suffer lasting damage. According to a source, the drummer sat down Kourtney and Alabama for a heart-to-heart talk to resolve tensions.
“Kourtney and Alabama have really turned a corner,” an insider shared, noting that things are much better between the two, according to The Blast.
Kourtney gushed about her and Alabama Barker’s close bond
The new harmony within the family was further highlighted in an episode of “The Kardashians,” where Kourtney joined Alabama to film an intro for her Twitch stream.
During filming, Kourtney talked about how close the two had become, noting that she had known Alabama since she was eight years old. “I love being there for her support,” she shared, according to The Blast.
While Kourtney highlighted her particularly close relationship with Alabama, she also revealed that she has a balanced and respectful connection with Travis’ other children, Atiana and Landon.
What Kourtney Kardashian Said About Working During Motherhood
The stability of Kourtney and Travis’ blended family has allowed the reality star to reflect on how her approach to parenting and her professional life have evolved over the years.
During an episode of “The Kardashians” in December, the 46-year-old mother of four spoke candidly about the early days of her motherhood journey. She admitted to feeling very unprepared when she welcomed her first son, Mason, at age 30, having read no books and receiving little guidance at the time.
As her family grew, Kourtney became more intentional in her parenting style, specifically adopting methods she learned from reading about attachment parenting before her daughter Penelope was born.
“And even though I was working, I didn’t really think it was an option to not work. Now I have the option to not work and I’m grateful that I can find what I connect to,” she said, as reported by The Blast.
Now that her situation has changed, she expressed deep gratitude for having the freedom to choose her projects and spending more time with her youngest child, Rocky.