In a recent joint livestream on TikTok, North West, the 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian, took the opportunity to clarify the nature of her facial piercings, which have garnered considerable attention and controversy online. During the session, which featured both mother and daughter, North addressed questions regarding the authenticity of her multiple facial adornments while also discussing her aspirations for future piercings.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/north-west-style-101526-13e596950f1e4e8c9501afdb0b6cd3d1.jpg)
The livestream drew interest when North showcased four facial piercings: two on her cheeks and two on the bridge of her nose. With a confident tone, she stated, “Guys, these piercings are not real.” She then leaned closer to the camera, revealing the cheek decorations more prominently. North elaborated, “I change them so much that you guys think it’s real,” highlighting her penchant for experimenting with her look.
Kim Kardashian, 45, chimed in, questioning how people could assume the piercings were genuine given their frequent changes. “Yeah, how do people think that they’re real? If they’re all different, all the time,” she noted, emphasizing North’s playful approach to her appearance. North admitted to changing her piercings on a daily basis, underscoring her enjoyment in creating various looks.
During the conversation, North expressed her desire to eventually acquire real piercings, particularly a bridge piercing. “I want a bridge so bad, but if I actually pierced it — I’m not allowed to get a piercing until, like, you guys, we’ll see — but a bridge piercing, the scarring is so crazy,” she explained. North appeared contemplative about the permanence of such a decision, saying, “I might risk it when I’m older.” Kardashian, meanwhile, seemed hesitant, shaking her head as her daughter spoke about the idea of scarring.
In addition to clarifying the status of her piercings, North tackled criticism of her bold fashion choices. In the livestream, she responded to comments that suggested her style appeared “demonic.” “Stop saying I’m demonic,” she firmly stated. “No, I’m not. Just because I like to dress this way, don’t judge a book by its cover.”
Kardashian added her support by suggesting that negative associations might stem from the combination of North’s piercings and black grills. The young influencer defended her individuality, asserting, “But I don’t know why you guys should put that with demonic because I don’t get that.” She further stated, “You guys know I’m not on that demon stuff. I believe in Jesus. That’s how I came to show you guys I’m actually a light, not dark.”
In previous discussions, North has revealed to Dazed magazine that while she aspires to have certain piercings, her famous parents, Kardashian and Kanye West, have reservations about allowing her to modify her body at such a young age. She articulated that having piercings allows her to feel like her “full self,” amidst her teenage quest for self-expression through fashion and beauty.
Looking ahead, North’s statements reflect a broader desire to carve out her own identity as she navigates adolescence. “Everyone’s in love with boys, vaping, and doing all kinds of bad stuff,” she shared. “All I want is blue hair and piercings.” This sentiment encapsulates North’s focus on self-expression rather than conforming to peer pressures often prevalent among her contemporaries.
Kardashian has acknowledged North’s maturity regarding her distinct fashion sense. In a previous interview, she noted, “She’s really mature in one sense where she’ll be like, ‘Mom, I saw this, and I don’t really care that they don’t like… my blue hair or this or that.’” This confidence in her style choices indicates that North is not only aware of public opinion but is also determined to remain authentic to herself.
As discussions surrounding North West and her style continue to persist, the young rapper’s candidness offers a refreshing perspective on the challenges of growing up under the public eye, particularly in regard to appearances and personal expression. Through her social media presence, she reinforces the importance of self-acceptance and encourages her followers to embrace their uniqueness, regardless of societal expectations or criticisms.