Public concern has reached a fever pitch over the increasingly “grownup” lifestyle of North West, 12, after she debuted a shocking new look—temporary face tattoos, a shiny grill, and colored contacts—while flying private to an allegedly chaotic concert.

The appearance made the 12-year-old “completely unrecognizable” and immediately brought the focus back to her parents’ co-parenting dynamic. While North West and her friends were seen showing off their “Glam Goth” aesthetic for the Antagonist Tour, fans and observers are asking one question: What is Kim Kardashian doing?

The Co-Parenting Divide: Freedom vs. Limits

The video highlights a clear philosophical split between North’s parents, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, regarding her public life and artistic expression.

Kanye West’s Stance: Kanye has previously been outspoken about his desire to shield his daughter, stating: “I am her father, I have a say so, and I am not allowing my daughter to be used by TikTok.” He lamented the lack of parental authority for fathers, noting, “There’s no such thing as 50/50 custody… it always leans towards the mom.”
Kim Kardashian’s Stance: Kim has since stated she is the “main parent,” raising the children “full time.” Insiders claim Kim is now letting North explore her “creativity” with “no strict rules, no limits, just full freedom,” a permissive approach that directly contrasts with Kanye’s warnings. This has created a situation where North, at a young age, appears to be living a “grownup lifestyle.”

The Controversial Company North West Is Keeping

The concert North attended was the “Antagonist Tour,” featuring the collective Opium, which includes artists like Playboy Carti, Destroy Lonely, and Ken Carson. The lyrics and themes promoted by the group often center on drugs, violence, and adult themes, which many argue are wholly inappropriate for a 12-year-old.

The video detailed a series of serious allegations and controversies surrounding the artists in the Opium group:

Destroy Lonely: He was accused by his ex-girlfriend of physical abuse, claiming he “cracked my head open in Germany after pushing me into a bed frame” and slapped her during an argument because she refused to roll him weed.
Ken Carson: He has been arrested for alleged violence against his girlfriend, with body cam footage reportedly showing the moment police apprehended him.
Playboy Carti: The headliner has also faced serious accusations of getting violent with his then-girlfriend during a heated argument.

The combination of North’s shocking aesthetic, her private jet travel, and her exposure to artists with such a history has created massive public unease, with many suggesting she is “skipping steps in growing up” in a world that is too intense for her age.

Kardashian Scandals and Out-of-Touch Moments

The video also touches on Kim’s own public mistakes, including a moment when North wore a corset at age 12 while traveling in Europe, a decision Kim now calls a “public mistake.”

Furthermore, Kim’s recent comments on a podcast where she admitted she has “no concept of what like certain simple things cost,” like a milk carton, have compounded the perception of the family being completely “out of touch.” This follows the legendary moment in 2011 when she famously broke down after losing a $75,000 diamond earring in the ocean.

Ultimately, whether North West’s behavior is seen as genuine self-expression or a product of celebrity chaos, one thing is certain: she is a powerful force, and the world is watching her every move closely.