“Crying over a trip to Urth Café? Yeah, that’s so me being extra—but I don’t care,” Kylie Jenner jokes in a recent Snapchat story.
Teal waves, Urth Café, and that unapologetic 2016 energy—yep, “King Kylie” is officially making her grand return. Jenner dropped a bombshell for fans this week: she’s reviving her iconic “King Kylie” era, and she did it with a music video that picks up right where she left off a decade ago—leaning into that “guilty for being bad” vibe that first made the persona a hit.

The “King Kylie” Origin Story
Back in 2015, Jenner appeared in Terror Jr.’s “Three Strikes” music video, and fans immediately speculated she was the sultry voice behind the track. She shut down those rumors shortly after on Snapchat—but the hype around “King Kylie” only grew. That persona turned her into internet royalty, kickstarted her makeup empire, and solidified her status as a social media star. For 10 years, fans begged her to bring it back.
Then Saturday happened: Jenner finally answered those pleas by sharing a 2017 throwback on Instagram. The post? A resurfaced tweet where she once asked fans, “If I did a King Kylie collection, what products would you guys want to see?”
The Comeback: Music, Makeup, and Nostalgia
The internet blew up over her announcement—and it got even bigger when she dropped her pop debut, “Fourth Strikes.” The makeup mogul shared snippets of the song’s music video on Snapchat, the app that first launched her “King Kylie” fame.
In the clips, she’s rocking that unforgettable 2014 teal hair and a form-fitting prison outfit—total nostalgia. The track has the same mood as “Three Strikes,” but this time, it’s Jenner’s own alluring voice front and center. “Turn you on like a light, then you miss me like a flight,” she sings. “Messed up three times? It’s alright—I’m on my fourth strike.”

Tears (and Matcha Lattes) at Urth Café
To hype up the new single and her upcoming “King Kylie” collection for Kylie Cosmetics, Jenner hit Urth Café with friends for a low-key celebration. In a Snapchat story from the day, she’s seen tearing up at the café, with Hailey Bieber right by her side—holding her and wiping her tears.
“Crying just ‘cause we went to Urth Café? Yeah, that’s wild—but I did it,” Jenner wrote over the sweet clip. A friend behind the camera chimed in: “It’s okay to be emotional! That’s cute.” “Kylie, you’re actually crying,” they added softly, as Bieber pulled her in for a hug.
She also posted more from the outing on Instagram, playfully saying “Order for King Kylie!” as she filmed her friends holding matcha lattes. The café itself is a nod to the era—once a beloved spot for Tumblr-era teens, it’s the perfect backdrop for “King Kylie’s” return.

What’s Next for “King Kylie”?
Jenner didn’t stop at the video and café trip. She swapped her Instagram profile pic for a shot from the “King Kylie” era and even wore the iconic snakeskin outfit from the 2015 “Three Strikes” video in new promo photos.
Reviews on the comeback are all over the map, but one thing’s for sure: people can’t stop talking about it. The “King Kylie” collection drops October 18, and it’s bringing two fan-favorite tribute lip glosses—“like” and “literally”—plus a brand-new shade called “she’s back.”
But the big question now? Will “King Kylie” stick around this time?