North West, the 12-year-old daughter of reality star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West, has left social media users perplexed after showcasing black teeth grills during a recent Instagram Live session. The pre-teen, who is the eldest child of the high-profile couple, engaged with fans in a livestream on Monday, with her mother Kim, 45, monitoring the interaction off-camera.
Viewers React to North's Striking Dental Accessory
While North discussed her aspirations to release new music and expressed admiration for k-pop, many viewers found themselves distracted by her unconventional dental fashion. The black grills, a decorative covering for the teeth, prompted a flurry of questions from the audience, with some even inquiring directly about the look during the stream.
'Why are my teeth black?' North read aloud from a viewer's query. 'Are we ok?' she continued, before nonchalantly adding, 'I could take them out.' Her casual response did little to quell the online frenzy that followed.
Mixed Responses Flood Social Media Platforms
The style choice ignited a heated debate across platforms like X, formerly Twitter, where users voiced starkly contrasting opinions. Some expressed bewilderment, with one asking, 'What's going on in her mouth?' and another questioning, 'What's up with her teeth?!' A more critical comment speculated, 'Kim can't afford the dentist? I know this is a grill or some monstrosity like that but damn, it just looks like rotten teeth.'
However, not all feedback was negative. Several admirers praised North's unique aesthetic. 'So pretty,' one enthusiast gushed. 'I love that she is mastering makeup and her fashion style.' Another supporter agreed, stating, 'She is just too cool.'
North's Confidence and Musical Ambitions Shine Through
Beyond the dental discourse, North used the livestream to reveal her self-assured personality and creative pursuits. She declared that she isn't shy and emphasised her need to 'lock in' and 'make some more beats,' hinting at her burgeoning interest in music production.
The stream also featured a heartwarming exchange between mother and daughter. North affectionately labelled Kim as the 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time), to which Kim responded with evident delight. 'Hey you guys, I hope someone recorded that,' Kim said. 'She called me the GOAT. I don't know if I'll ever get that again! Just kidding, I love you, Bubs.' North reciprocated the sentiment before playfully urging her mother to appear on camera.
A History of Bold Dental Fashion
This is not the first time North has experimented with grills. Last month, she unveiled a custom-made, diamond-encrusted set created by celebrity jeweller Johnny Dang, sharing multiple photos on Instagram to showcase the lavish pieces. Her turquoise-coloured hair complemented the flashy accessory, further cementing her reputation for daring style.
Kim Kardashian Defends Her Parenting Approach
Kim has recently addressed criticism regarding her permissive attitude towards North's fashion choices, including fake facial piercings and tattoos. Speaking on the latest episode of Khloé in Wonder Land, she explained her perspective.
'I'm just not a judgmental person like that, so I try not to pay attention to it,' Kim stated. 'But, I think that no one knows unless they're in my shoes what I'm dealing with and how we have to manage certain things from the outside world or even close in our life that we have to go through together.'
She specifically countered the notion that she is overly lenient with her daughter. 'I think like the one misconception that people might have is like, 'Oh, she's trying to be her bestie and lets her get away with a lot.' Like, no, Northy actually has a lot of rules. [That's the] one area I do let her express herself. I love her for that, and she would do it, you know, regardless.'
This incident highlights the ongoing public fascination with celebrity children's lives and the fine line parents like Kim navigate between allowing self-expression and managing public scrutiny.
