Kim Kardashian proved once again that she certainly knows how to make a statement when it comes to celebrating those close to her heart. On December 18, 2024, the reality TV star and business mogul sent her best friend and longtime collaborator, Tracy Romulus, in utter shock with the most extravaganza birthday gift: a matte black Tesla Cybertruck, big and wrapped in a massive red ribbon. It was one of those shocking moments which went viral in no time, drawing the attention of fans and media alike.
It was on the 45th birthday celebrations of Tracy. Kim, being one who likes dramatic scenes, had it perfectly arranged. At the time, Kim was recording her Instagram Stories; she called Tracy outside where the sleek and futuristic vehicle was waiting. Tracy’s reaction was just priceless: with an unbelieving face, she exclaims, “What?! Are you f—king serious? Are you nuts? Are you crazy? Shock quickly gave way to gratitude as Tracy took to Instagram to share her feelings, writing, “This is so over-the-top crazy. only you.
I love you.” Of course, the Tesla Cybertruck, which is worth some $100,000, is not just any ordinary birthday gift. With its highly advanced design and modern technologies, this Cybertruck completely fits into Kim’s taste for everything new and super futuristic.
This isn’t her first brush with Tesla-earlier in the year, she posted a shot of her own silver Cybertruck on social media, captioned “Cool Carpool Mom.” From gifting her son Psalm a toy Cybertruck to featuring Tesla products in high-fashion shoots, Kim’s appreciation for the brand is well-documented.
That is not a mere gesture; Kim and Tracy have been friends and business associates for over 15 years, with Tracy now standing out as the EVP of Communications at SKIMS and the Chief Brand Officer for KKW Brands-an instrumental building block in constructing the bulk of Kim’s empire. And through that very reason, this has made them pretty vital elements in each other’s professional and personal lives. Such a gift can signify something that’s about long-time collaboration.
Kim was playful and light about the whole surprise, adding to the charm of such a beautiful moment. She re-posted Tracy’s stunned reactions onto her own Instagram Stories. All Kim said was: “Happy Birthday, girl @tracyromulus, with a smile on her face “. “Don’t cry your makeup off,” she playfully warned as Tracy teared up hugging her. The over-the-top gesture went viral in no time. Fans congratulated Kim for being so generous, while Tracy’s emotional reaction was enviable. Remarks ranged from admiration at the bond between the two to playful envy at such an opulent gift.
Of course, not everyone found the gesture quite so appealing. The act was at best tone-deaf in light of the global economic challenges, said some critics. Undeniably, the moment called out the peculiar dynamics of celebrity culture and friendships. Kim Kardashian loves to make that big gesture-be it gifting high-ticket items or elaborately surprising. She always seems to be raising the bar. That acts as a sign of her personal style and also reveals the broader cultural fascination with the generosity of celebrities, thus allowing fans to peek into lives which otherwise fire up both admiration and debate.
