COPYCAT KYLIE?
Kylie Jenner officially launches Sprinter vodka soda – and fans say she’s ‘trying to compete’ with Kendall’s tequila
The Khy creator also announced the upcoming release date of 4 fruity-flavored drinks
KYLIE Jenner has announced the release of Sprinter, her brand-new line of canned vodka sodas.
The Kardashians star is continuing to build up her resume after announcing her new perfume, Cosmic, earlier this week.
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The 26-year-old reality star, who also owns Kylie Cosmetics and her Khy clothing brand, has now expanded into the alcohol business.
Kylie's of canned cocktails will come in four flavors: lime, grapefruit, black cherry, and peach.
The ready-to-drink cans, which are 100 calories each, contain premium vodka, real fruit juice, and sparkling water.
The drinks will be available for purchase in eight-can variety packs starting March 21.
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The nationwide launch comes after a year of testing done by Kylie and Chandra Richter, a beverage development expert.
In a press release, the Hulu star revealed her product was the "best-tasting vodka soda," adding that she had tried many before.
Kylie also shared the exciting news in a new Instagram , which showed her sipping on Sprinter while enjoying a dip in the pool.
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SIBLING RIVALRY
The new release puts her in direct competition with her older sister Kendall Jenner, the founder of 818 Tequila.
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Kendall, 28, announced she would be entering the liquor business at the start of 2021, launching 818 Tequila later that year.
Fans have been calling Kylie out for the business move, with one writing on Reddit, "This family loves to copy each others businesses."
"She always copies her sisters ideas.. first she copied KHY from Skims and now it’s sprinter from Kendall.. When does this stop?" a second asked.
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"She’s throwing businesses at the wall until something sticks," another said.
"It just keeps getting worse. Girl, sit back and enjoy the money you already have," a fourth pegged.
"I don’t get the hold alcoholic beverages have on this family," added a fifth.
Another chimed in, "About 5yrs too late on this one but I’m sure it’s going to make her millions."
NEW DAY, NEW LAUNCH
Kylie has been keeping herself busy over the past few months, recently releasing the fourth drop of her Khy collection.
She has also been focusing on her businesses amid speculation she may have split from her boyfriend Timothee Chalamet, 28.
Kylie launched her clothing brand Khy late last year, joining the likes of her sisters Kim, 43, and Khloe, 39.
On Friday, the mom of two also shared the finished bottle of her new perfume, Cosmic, with followers on Instagram.
The bottle sat against a neutral background, emphasizing the artistically molded glass, pink liquid, and metallic cap.
"From another world. Our sculptural bottle was formed to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Cosmic by Kylie Jenner coming March 7 to kyliecosmetics.com," the star wrote.
In the comment section, however, fans weren't inspired by the name Cosmic and accused her of copying major makeup brand Glossier's famous perfume.
The star first teased the new product in a the week prior, showing pieces of paper with bottle designs, with "Kylie Fragrance" written in the corner.
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Kylie held onto a tiny sample bottle while suggesting that the scent was well underway.
Along with being slammed for her bottle design and name, Kylie was accused of copying Kali Uchis in her promotional material for the new scent.
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