Ice-T and his wife Coco Austin faced backlash on social media for pushing their six-year-old daughter Chanel in a stroller.
On Sunday, the 43-year-old model shared a photo of herself and the 64-year-old rapper standing behind Chanel as she sat in a black stroller, looking tired as she rested her head on her hand.
“Walking through the @atlantisbahamas stores… Chanel is so bummed unless there’s something cool to look at… Her face changes instantly,” Coco wrote in the caption of her Instagram post.
Backlash: Ice-T and his wife Coco Austin faced backlash on social media for pushing their six-year-old daughter Chanel in a stroller
The family of three wore colorful resort attire as they posed for the mirror selfie.
The Swimsuit Illustrated cover star also included a snap of her and her baby girl smiling as they stood in front of Dale Chihuly’s Crystal Gate sculpture.
The trio vacationed at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
On vacation: The Swimsuit Illustrated cover star also included a snap of her and her baby girl smiling as they stood in front of Dale Chihuly’s Crystal Gate sculpture at the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas
Coco’s post was quickly flooded with critical comments as numerous social media users questioned why Chanel was still being pushed in a stroller at the age of six.
“Isn’t she about 6 years old! Should she be out of the stroller now?!’ One commenter wrote, while another user noted, “She looks like she’s gotten through being in a stroller.”
“I love you Coco but…a stroller…” wrote one fan.
Critical: “Walking through the @atlantisbahamas stores… Chanel is so screwed unless there’s something cool to look at… Her face changes instantly,” Coco wrote in the caption of her Instagram post
Questions: Coco’s post was quickly flooded with critical comments as numerous social media users questioned why Chanel was still being pushed in a stroller at the age of six
Another commenter joked: “Guys she’s only 78 months old. Let’s not go crazy,” while one user chimed in, “Really a stroller? Let the girl grow up.’
However, some fans rushed to defend the Ice Loves Coco star’s mum, with one follower writing: “For the people who fret about the carriage, it’s a lot easier to push a child in a stroller than it is to carry around when they get tired.
“Especially at her age, it’s harder to carry her around. She’s not having a breakdown because she’s too tired and that’s a very good thing.’
Defender: However, some fans rushed to defend the mother of Ice Loves Coco star
No big deal: “Why are people complaining about the stroller? Do you pick her up when she gets tired? It’s not like she has a bottle and a pacifier. Relax,” wrote one fan
Another defense attorney asked: “Why are people complaining about the stroller? Do you pick her up when she gets tired? It’s not like she has a bottle and a pacifier. Relax.’
“My son is almost 6 and we go to certain places where I wish I had brought him a buggy or stroller. These people are fucking haters for no reason,” added one follower.
For her part, Coco seemed unfazed by the online attacks as she shared a bikini selfie on her Instagram page the next day.
The TV personality was covered in tanning oil as she posed in a hot pink thong bikini.
Her dyed pink locks were slicked back from her forehead and she was rocking mirrored sunglasses as she lay face down on a lounge chair.
In the caption, Coco added a series of emojis including a cocktail, a palm tree, a tropical fish and a flamingo.
Carefree: For her part, Coco seemed unfazed by the online attacks as she shared a bikini selfie on her Instagram page the next day
The peep show actress identified Chanel as the photographer and tagged her daughter’s Instagram account alongside a camera emoji.
This wasn’t the first time Coco had sparked controversy online. Last September, she drew savage criticism after she effusively smacked Chanel in a picture showing the little one’s French manicure.
The California native had her daughter ready to have her class photos taken.
“School Pictures Day!! For the special occasion I have Chanel mini tips done on her nails.. I love doing her hair.. I call her my little baby doll…” the proud mom wrote.
Review: This wasn’t the first time Coco caused controversy on the internet. Last September, she drew savage criticism after she effusively smacked Chanel in a picture showing the little one’s French manicure
Details: ‘School picture day!! For the special occasion I have Chanel mini tips done on her nails.. I love doing her hair.. I call her my little baby doll…” the proud mom wrote
However, the French tips left the comments section divided, with some saying Chanel looked gorgeous and others wondering if she was old enough to get her nails done.
Some remarked: “Too young for nails!!!!!” and: “Fed up on tips” and: “I’m sorry but no to tips and makeup at her age. Let her be an adorable little 5 year old.’
‘Your little photo tag is cute. Regardless of what these people say. People love raising other kids,” wrote a defense attorney.
Another joked: “Just came here to see all the sad moms shaming you and giving unsolicited advice behind a phone screen as usual.”
Controversy: The French tips left the comments section divided, with some saying Chanel looked gorgeous and others wondering if she was old enough to get her nails done
Another controversy erupted last July when Coco revealed she still occasionally breastfeeds Chanel, who was five at the time.
Coco told Us Weekly that in addition to solid foods like “steaks and hamburgers,” her daughter likes “a little snack every now and then” with breast milk.
‘Why are you taking that away from her?’ she argued. “If she doesn’t want it, fine, then you stop it. But I’m not just going to say no.’
She explained to the magazine that “Chanel still likes my boobs. It’s a great bonding moment for a mother and her child.”
Incidentally, controversy erupted last July when Coco revealed she still occasionally breastfeeds Chanel, who was five at the time
In his wife’s defense: “News Flash! We feed Chanel FOOD… She just likes to suck mommy’s boobs every now and then… Me too!!!’ Ice-T quipped on Twitter in response to the controversy
The comments sparked a backlash that prompted Ice-T to defend his wife on Twitter, noting his own enthusiasm for her breasts.
‘News Flash! We feed Chanel FOOD… She just likes to suck mommy’s boobs every now and then… Me too!!!’ he joked.
He also snapped at an online commenter: “Why the hell are you worried about MY kid??? That’s the weird thing. Now go back to the basement.”
At the start of the coronavirus lockdowns last year, Coco posted a snap of herself grooming then-four-year-old Chanel, writing in the caption: “At a time when the world feels like it’s coming to an end… soak up as much love as you can!’
“Suck all the love you can!”: At the start of the coronavirus lockdown last year, Coco posted a snap of herself grooming Chanel, who was four at the time
She assured fans, “At this point of breastfeeding it’s only consolation and believe me the girl loves meat so it’s not like she doesn’t eat real food… Thanks to everyone who gets my point of view… me.” see most of you are so eager to stand by my side and I root you in your journey as well. We mothers are connected.
Coco, who wears a 39DD bra size, began her career as a glamor model with appearances from Swimwear Illustrated to Playboy.
She was on a music video shoot in late 2001 when she met Ice-T, who is a whopping 21 years her senior.
They married in January 2002 after a whirlwind romance that lasted less than two months and have been happily married ever since.
How time flies: They tied the knot in January 2002 after a whirlwind romance that lasted less than two months and have been happily married ever since; Pictured 2019