North West Claps Back at Critics of Her Finger Piercing 

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter North West, 12, had a message for critics after they took issue with her finger dermal piercing.

By Tionah Lee Dec 10, 2025 6:54 PM
| Updated Dec 10, 2025 8:58 PM
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Watch: North West Claps Back at Critics of Her Finger Piercing

North West is letting people know they can’t tell her nothing.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s 12-year-old daughter had a subtle clap back for critics who have an issue with her dermal finger piercing. In a Dec. 9 TikTok video shared on her and her mom’s joint account, North held up the camera while lip synching the popular sound that says, “Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together.”

Speaking directly to the trolls, North captioned the video, “this is for everyone that’s mad over a finger piercing.”

Kim—who also shares kids Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, with Kanye—has previously defended her daughter online after fans noticed the piercing (which extends through the skin on the top of her middle finger) in September.

In November, a TikTok user shared a video with overlaying text that read, “north west getting a finger piercing is breaking my heart just me?” 

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Kim quickly defended her daughter in the comments, writing, “it’s okay,” alongside a hand heart emoji. 

And a month prior, the All’s Fair star addressed another TikToker who questioned North’s appearance when she debuted her fake septum piercing, fake face tattoos and blue contacts, replying, “This is such a non-issue.”

Kim and North / TikTok

When it comes to her daughter expressing her creativity through her style, Kim previously shared that she is all for it, as it’s a symbol of her confidence.

“I'm like, ‘Babe, if you want blue hair, it is what it is,’” Kim told Alex Cooper on the Oct. 15 episode of Call Her Daddy. “It makes her so happy. I would never take that creative away from her.”

As for North, she made it clear that she doesn’t pay attention to anything the haters have to say.

“She'll be like, 'Mom, I saw this and I don't really care if someone says they don't like my blue hair, or my this or that,’” Kim said. “And she's really confident and is like, ‘I probably wouldn't be hanging out with those people.’”

For more on Kim and North’s best mother-daughter moments, keep reading…

Boatin'

The mommy-daughter duo shared smiles during a fun day out on a lake in Idaho.

Pajama Party

In February 2022, Kim posted a few sweet selfies of her and her firstborn donning matching pink PJs with hearts.

Crazy Tats

Like mother, like daughter! Kim and North shared matching face tattoos in Sept. 2021. 

10th Birthday

Kim wished her daughter a happy 10th birthday while sitting courtside at a Lakers game. 

"My sweet special baby girl. I can't believe you're 10 years old North," she wrote on Instagram in June 2023. "My soul changed the day I met you and I love having you as my best friend. Thank you for making me a mommy. I love you so so so much and I will always be by your side forever."

Hair For It

The SKIMS founder shares an adorable video of herself doing North's hair.

"Bound 2" Video

Kim supported North as she dressed up as dad Kanye West on TikTok while singing his "Bound 2" song, which Kim originally starred in in 2013.

Date Night

Two days before Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker tied the knot in Portofino, Italy, Kim and North were all smiles at a pre-wedding dinner celebration. The SKIMS mogul posted pics from the evening with the caption, "Best Date Ever."

Bedtime Cuddles

"Good Night!" Kim captioned a sweet photo next to a smiling North in May 2021. 

Nothing But Love

For this photo with North and Saint, Kim simply put a red heart a emoji in the caption.

Like Mother, Like Daughter

"TWINZIES," Kim captioned this photo of her and North, posted in April 2020.

Matching Merch

Kim and North matching yet again—this time with Kanye West sweatshirts!

School Drop Off

North was Kim's mini-me in this adorable mother-daughter selfie. 

Up, Up and Away

Another day, another adventure!

BFFs

"My bestie."

Tennis Duo

How cute is this pic of Kim and North on the tennis court?

Kisses

"Girls day!" Kim wrote on Instagram.

Rob Kardashian's Birthday Party

The two celebrate Kim's brother's 29th birthday.

Twinning

Like mother, like daughter! Kim and Nori wear matching braids for Kris Jenner's annual Christmas Eve party.

Curly-Haired Cutie

North's beautiful curls are on full display as she hangs out with her mama in an adorable Minnie Mouse outfit.

Swim Fan

North looks so cute fresh out of the pool!

Baby Hairs

Loving this throwback to baby North!

Cake, Cake, Cake!

The birthday girl looks super happy.

Fashionistas

She may be at a fashion show, but North can't help but be cozy in mom's arms! 

Blue Steel

North has so many of Kim's amazing qualities! 

LOL!

Laughing!

Closet Chaos

Looks like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...

Photo Op

XOXO

Zoo Day

How fun does this mommy and daughter day trip to the zoo look? (Okay, and Dad!)

Multitasking Mom

Even when she's working, Kim always has time and space for North! 

Gotcha!

There's always time for play. 

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