Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker recently shared a birthday tribute for his wife Kourtney Kardashian that sparked controversy among fans, as reported by Instagram.
The musician posted a series of photos celebrating Kardashian’s birthday. However, the final image showing him kissing his wife’s toes drew criticism from followers.
“Happy Birthday my beautiful wife. I love you forever and ever,” Barker said. “Thank you for being such an amazing woman, an incredible wife, and the best mom to our humans. I feel so grateful to spend this life with you, Kourtney.”
Despite the heartfelt message, fans expressed their disapproval of the intimate toe-kissing photo in the comments section.
One Blink-182 fan commented on the post questioning whether “the toe sucking pics necessary Travis?” Another suggested “The last photo should be for your only fans. We don’t need to see that.”
The birthday post highlights the ongoing public scrutiny the couple faces regarding their displays of affection on social media.
This latest incident reflects the couple’s well-documented pattern of bold public displays of affection that have characterized their relationship since they went public five years ago. Inkl reported that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who married in 2022, have maintained a highly public romance known for bold PDA including open-mouth kisses and makeouts. The birthday tribute on April 19, 2026, celebrated Kardashian’s 47th birthday and continued their established pattern of intimate social media sharing.
The controversial post featured a carousel of affectionate photos that began with cuddling and candid couple shots, including images of their son Rocky Thirteen and what media described as “thirst traps” of Kourtney. Perez Hilton noted that one image even depicted Barker licking her head before culminating in the final slide that showed him in bed with two of her toes in his mouth. This isn’t the first time the couple has shared such intimate moments, as similar foot-related posts surfaced in 2022, fueling ongoing speculation about Barker’s preferences.
The reaction from fans and celebrities was notably divided, with responses ranging from praise to discomfort. Fox Baltimore documented positive reactions that included TV host Naz Perez commenting “last pic for me 😍” and family members showing support, with Khloé Kardashian writing that her sister is “the cutest girl ever” to which Barker replied “1000%.” Kim Kardashian also showed love for the post. Barker’s son Landon added heart emojis in support.
However, the intimate nature of the final photograph also generated significant criticism and discomfort among followers. Many fans expressed that they “definitely could’ve done without that” and questioned “Should we be seeing this?” as the image spread rapidly across social media platforms. The Hollywood Gossip observed that while reactions were mixed, the couple’s relationship remains strong within their blended family of seven children. Ultimately only Kourtney’s approval matters regarding their personal expressions of affection.
