**Kim Kardashian Responds After 12-Year-Old North West Faces Criticism for Wearing Faux Face Tattoos on TikTok**
Recently, North West shared a series of TikTok videos showcasing a bold new look: a faux septum piercing and multiple face tattoos. At just 12 years old, North is currently in that classic pre-teen phase of experimenting with her style—and, as expected, it has sparked some controversy.
If you’ve been following North West lately, you’ll know she’s exploring different ways to express herself. However, not everyone has been supportive. Earlier this year, North faced backlash after stepping out in a corset and miniskirt during an August trip to Rome with her mom, Kim Kardashian. Many critics called the outfit inappropriate for someone her age.
Kim responded candidly to the criticism, acknowledging the concerns but also emphasizing that she is allowing North to explore her own style. “She’s usually a girl that dresses like a tomboy most of the time,” Kim said. “She wanted to try something that her friends were wearing and went to the same place that they went to, and they all got these outfits, and then she wears them, and it’s just like, ‘OK, wait, maybe you can’t wear that.’ And so as a mom, you’re kind of learning at the same time.”
Fast-forward to last week, when North appeared on TikTok with a striking new look before what seemed to be a concert. In the videos, she was sporting a faux septum ring, several face tattoos—including a large star under her right eye and scripted handwriting under her left—blue contacts, a black grill, and chunky bright blue braids. She completed the outfit with a graphic tee and baggy bottoms.
As expected, the videos quickly drew reactions. Many social media users criticized the look, labeling it as an example of “bad parenting.” Comments ranged from, “Her ‘mother’ is doing the opposite of mothering,” to, “Omgosh! Why would any parent be okay with this? I know my child wouldn’t be looking like that.”
The controversy caught more attention when Daily Mail Australia published a TikTok video titled, “North West, 12, worries fans with new look.” The post highlighted several concerned comments, including:
– “She’s 12 years old, by the way.”
– “This is just sad.”
– “How about go be a kid.”
– “What in the Kanye West is happening?”
Kim didn’t stay silent for long. She responded directly on the joint TikTok account she shares with North, writing, “This is such a non-issue😭.”
Many people in the comments agreed with Kim’s perspective. One person wrote, “This IS 12. I tried the same looks at 12. I just didn’t have social media and my parents weren’t famous, so I just mind my own business, like, be so for real, leave her be.” Another added, “She’s a kid playing dress up with her friends. Where is the problem? They’ve sold fake tattoos for kids since forever.”
What do YOU think about North’s faux tattoos and piercings? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments below!
https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseastewart/kim-kardashian-responds-north-west-tattoos-piercings
