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- Kim Kardashian called ‘disgrace’ after daughter North West debuts facial ‘piercings’ (themirror.com)
North West, the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, is once again at the center of online conversation after unveiling faux piercings in her latest music video. At just 12 years old, North has already stirred controversy; last year, she revealed a dermal piercing on her finger, which drew criticism toward her mother Kim, 45, with many expressing concern over the health risks for someone so young.
In her new music video for the single “#N0rth4evr,” North takes a bold creative step by sporting stick-on piercings beneath one eye and near the top of her nose, echoing her recent trend of wearing flashy grills similar to her father’s style. The video’s eerie aesthetic, featuring distorted footage reminiscent of found-footage horror films like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, contrasts with the pop-rock sound of the track, which touches on themes of growing up as a “nepo baby.”
Released on May 1 as the lead single from her EP of the same name, the visual and music have elicited mixed reactions from the public. Some critics have expressed alarm over her mature look and questioned the appropriateness of her artistic choices at such a young age.
Comments like “She is only TWELVE for crying out loud. She is going to be a seriously messed-up adult…” and calls labeling Kim a “disgrace as a parent” appeared among the more negative responses.
Conversely, others have praised North for embracing her creativity and self-expression. On Reddit, many users shared supportive messages, celebrating her talent and the freedom her parents provide her to explore music.
One user wrote, “I’m happy for her! This sounds like something I’d release… if I had the ability to, so I’m happy she gets to express herself!”
Another pointed out that North’s skills in music production at such a young age are impressive and reflected positively on her upbringing.
Some commenters have also suggested that the backlash may stem from jealousy or discomfort among adults who did not have the same opportunities for self-expression in their youth. One Reddit user explained, “There’s a large portion of people who didn’t get the same freedom to express themselves growing up and were forced into a box… I love how they give her the room to be as creative and different as she wants.”
As North West continues to develop her artistic identity, the conversation around her choices remains lively, highlighting broader debates about childhood, creativity, and parental influence in the public eye.