Kanye West reportedly planned to place North West at the center of his upcoming shows. A new claim said the rapper wanted his daughter to take a bigger stage role. The move raised questions because North is still 12. It also came as the artist tried to rebuild his live career through international concerts. The claim framed the plan as a family-brand push, while Kim Kardashian’s protective role became central.
Kanye West wants North West to play a major role in his shows, claims source
As per Rob Shuter’s Substack, West wanted North West involved. The report claimed the 12-year-old could even appear as an opening act. One insider said, “Kanye sees North as the future of the family brand.” The source said he believed she had “superstar potential.” The insider also wanted audiences to view her “as an artist in her own right.” The claim positioned the move as more than a cameo.
However, the plan reportedly sparked concern behind the scenes. The outlet claimed Italy recently blocked planned performances by the Grammy winner. It also said other European dates faced cancellations, political opposition, and public protests.
Meanwhile, the decision to involve North West allegedly raised more questions about exposure and timing. Another source said, “Kim Kardashian is extremely protective of North.” The insider added, “There are ongoing conversations behind the scenes” about the appropriate level of public exposure.
Still, people close to Kanye reportedly framed the idea as personal. One insider said the rapper “loves creating family spectacle.” The source added, “To him, putting North onstage isn’t controversial.” Instead, he allegedly viewed it as “building a legacy.” The insider said he saw it as “a father sharing the spotlight with his daughter.”
At the same time, critics reportedly found the optics complicated as the artist pursued a larger comeback. For now, the debate centered on North’s future role and Kim’s boundaries. It also focused on how far her public career should go.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea.
