Despite growing up surrounded by fame and wealth, North West has revealed that she would like to experience something considerably more ordinary.
The 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West has already begun carving out a music career, but she also has her eyes set on working a regular job at Starbucks.
As North West gets older, her ambitions and personal style continue to evolve, from abandoning an earlier dream of becoming a basketball player to embracing music and her growing collection of piercings.
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North may already have access to opportunities that most teenagers could only imagine, but she is still interested in experiencing a regular job.
During an interview with Dazed, she revealed that she would like to work at Starbucks once she turns 14.
“I still wanna work. I wanna work at, like, Starbucks next year,” North said. She believes turning 14 could give her the opportunity to pursue that goal, adding, “I want to have a regular job, I guess.”
Despite being born to celebrity parents, she appears eager to live an ordinary life.
North’s comments quickly went viral online, prompting mixed reactions from Netizens. One individual wrote, “She should! Everyone should work a customer service job once in their life. For her, maybe backstage at Disneyland though.”
In contrast, someone else noted, “That is taking a job from someone who needs it,” while another said, “The store won’t be able to hold that many people lining up just to see her; she would have to work in incognito, no blue hair, no long fake nails.”
The Singer Gave Up On Her Basketball Career
Basketball was once among the many careers North imagined for herself, but that dream no longer seems to be part of her future.
When asked about becoming a professional basketball player, the 13-year-old made it clear that ambition is “not” in the cards for her anymore.
Her answer marks a change from 2023, when North listed basketball alongside several other ambitions. At the time, she said, “A basketball player, a rapper, um… Well, when I was seven, I wanted to be a boxer.” She also expressed interest in art, business, and eventually owning Yeezy and SKIMS.
Music, however, now appears to have become one of her main priorities. North dismissed advice that she should start her career later, explaining, “This is my hobby, this is what I like to do, this is what I wanna do with my life.”
She also admitted she avoids activities she does not excel at, saying, “I don’t like to do things that I’m bad at.” Her ideal day now involves rehearsing, heading to the studio, or preparing for a major performance.
North West’s Love For Body Piercings
North’s growing interest in self-expression has also been reflected in her appearance. According to People, she has been seen with dermal piercings on her hands and fingers and recently appeared in TikTok videos with two metal studs on each thigh.
The piercings have generated mixed reactions online, but North has continued embracing the distinctive style she prefers. Her appearance has also included blue hair and other bold looks, making her aesthetic an increasingly recognizable part of her public image.
Kim has defended her daughter amid some of the criticism. Responding to concerns about North’s changing appearance, she previously called the controversy “such a non-issue.” The mother of four has also asked people to show her more “grace” as she navigates parenting a teenager whose choices are regularly scrutinized publicly.
Despite the attention surrounding her appearance, North continues to experiment with her personal style as she grows older. Her piercings and bold fashion choices appear to be part of an evolving identity that she is increasingly comfortable expressing in public.
North West’s Growing Public Exposure Raises Concerns
North’s increasing fame has also brought concerns about the amount of public exposure surrounding her.
The criticism intensified following her appearance at a Vetements show during Paris Fashion Week, where footage showed photographers and other adults gathering around her.
According to the Daily Mail, one interaction in particular generated concern after internet personality Matteo Sinet hugged North when she appeared to be offering him a handshake.
Rapper Skepta was among those who reacted to the attention surrounding her, saying, “WOW!! Protect your kids, people. Protect your kids!”
Another source said, “No child should be placed in a position where adult men feel entitled to crowd her, comment on her, or seek photos with her in a way that treats her as public property.”
Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Also Faced Backlash Over Their Daughter’s Freedom
The scrutiny has also fallen on Kim and Kanye, with questions being raised about how their daughter’s freedom is being managed.
However, an insider said Kim strongly objects to suggestions that she is failing to protect North.
“Kim feels judged by a lot of other parents but is insulted at the idea that she isn’t doing enough to protect North,” the source said.
