Gene Simmons is coming to JoJo Siwa‘s protection after the web claimed she was ripping off the enduring rocker’s aesthetic along with her entire “bad girl” persona … ‘trigger the rocker digs it.
The KISS singer tells TMZ … he likes JoJo’s new “demon” look, praising her edgier new vibe as badass, and including … anybody hating on her, merely does not get it and so they may simply be jealous.
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Gene additionally says, “Never be ordinary. Always be extraordinary. JoJo is extraordinary and she looks cool.”
Gene’s cosign comes after JoJo hit the red carpet Monday in an all-black mesh bodysuit on the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
She rounded out her eye-catching ensemble with dramatic face paint — much like what KISS bandmembers put on — and a theatrical fake hawk.
JoJo introduced she was coming into a extra grownup period of her profession earlier in March, as a part of the discharge of her new track, “Karma.” Whereas many have struggled to embrace the “Dance Moms” alum’s darker type, JoJo appears dedicated to the over-the-top getup shifting ahead.
Fortunately, she will be able to achieve this figuring out Gene approves — and although he admits she appears to be like like him in make-up, he is probably not bothered by it one bit.
Keep in mind, Gene and his Kiss bandmates just lately semi-retired their iconic onstage apparel as they wrapped their farewell tour this previous December, although their performances (and their costumes) will stay on digitally — an innovation they introduced as a band not way back.
It’s going to be attention-grabbing to see if the “bad girl” model of JoJo is right here to remain, particularly now that she’s received Gene’s blessing.