UK rapper Skepta has publicly urged Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to 'protect your kids' after a video surfaced showing their 13-year-old daughter, North West, being hugged by an adult man at Paris Fashion Week. The incident occurred at the Verements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show, where North was seen extending her hand for a handshake but was instead pulled into a hug by a stranger. Skepta took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his outrage, stating that the encounter was 'sickening' and that North should not have been placed in such a vulnerable situation.
Skepta's Reaction to the Video
In a series of tweets, Skepta highlighted that North's body language clearly indicated she wanted a handshake, not a hug. He wrote, 'A blind man could see she wanted a handshake,' and added, 'My fans know I try to stay out of [people's] business but the way grown men, complete strangers try to use North makes me sick.' The rapper emphasized that North, at 13 years old, should not be interacting with unknown adults in such settings. He also criticized the lack of understanding about appropriate behavior, suggesting that schools should teach 'body language' to prevent similar incidents.
Public Debate on Social Media
The video sparked a heated debate on social media. One X user questioned whether hugging was a 'social offence now,' but Skepta countered that North's clear intention for a handshake was ignored. Another user commented that North has 'skipped being a teenager' due to her family's fame and her numerous piercings, to which Skepta responded, 'WOW!! Protect your kids people. Protect your kids!' He reiterated that it was 'sickening' to see a lack of understanding about boundaries and appropriate interactions with minors.
Previous Parenting Criticism
This is not the first time Kim Kardashian has faced backlash over her parenting of North. In September 2025, Kim was criticized for allowing then-12-year-old North to get a finger piercing and to wear a corset in Rome. Fans took to TikTok to express their concerns, with one user stating, 'NORTH IS 12!!!!! She's a literal child. Why is her mother and all those grown-ups around her allowing her to dress and act like this??? Don't get me started on the piercing. Sexualising herself like this at such a young age is just so wrong.' Another echoed, 'Guyssssss. This just isn't okay. North is 12-years-old. Yes, we're all for expressing yourself through fashion but this just screams all the wrong things. Shame on Kim Kardashian.' A third added, 'Kim was allowed to be a kid in her childhood so why is she letting North dress like a woman in her twenties. Bad parenting.' The Mirror reached out to Kim's representatives for comment at the time but received no response.
Kim and Kanye's Family
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West share four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. The couple's parenting choices have often been under public scrutiny, particularly regarding North's exposure to the fashion industry and her appearance. Skepta's recent comments add to the ongoing conversation about the responsibilities of celebrity parents in protecting their children from inappropriate interactions.
