Kim Kardashian's 13-year-old daughter, black teeth: “Not a devil, I believe in Jesus”

While North West, the daughter of Hollywood star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West, continues to draw attention daily with her unconventional fashion, she has directly refuted the intense criticism directed at her. Her style, which breaks traditional molds—ranging from black tooth decorations to piercings all over her face and body and intense blue hair—has become the center of controversy, but North asserted her tastes confidently, saying, “Please do not judge me just by my appearance.”

According to the American entertainment media People on the 15th (local time), North West spoke out about the negative reactions surrounding her appearance and fashion during a recent TikTok Live broadcast conducted with her mother, Kim Kardashian. As her unconventional style shown at a young age sparked heated debates online, she directly shared her thoughts.

North has recently drawn attention for her intense individualistic style, featuring black tooth decorations, various piercings, and blue hair. However, some netizens poured out negative evaluations, even describing her appearance as "devilish." As the likes and dislikes surrounding her fashion became linked to religious imagery, the controversy transcended simple style evaluation.

Ultimately, North did not hide her displeasure. She emphasized, “Please stop saying I am like a devil. I am not,” adding, “Please do not judge me just by my appearance simply because I like to dress in this style.” She drew a clear line against being negatively stigmatized simply because her appearance does not meet others' standards.

Kim Kardashian also actively defended her daughter. She explained the reason people interpret North's style negatively as, “I think it is because of things like the black tooth decorations and piercings.” To this, North countered, “But I don't know why they connect those things to the devil. I don't understand.” Kim also empathized with her daughter's position, saying, “I don't think people understand well.”

In particular, North even directly mentioned her religious beliefs. This came while explaining why she appeared wearing an all-white outfit at her first solo performance held in Chicago, United States, this past September. She stated, “Since it was my first performance, I wanted to appear all in white like an angel,” and “I am not someone who worships the devil. I believe in Jesus. I wanted to show that I am light, not darkness.” It was a clear expression of opposition to the gaze that defines her beliefs based solely on her outward appearance.

Kim explained that her daughter's unique fashion taste did not suddenly emerge but has continued since her childhood. She shared, “North has wanted to get piercings on her nose and eyebrows since she was very young,” and “Even when she was in kindergarten, she used to go to school wearing fake piercings.” She emphasized that North's strong individualistic style is a long-standing preference rather than a recent temporary change.

North also refuted speculations that her fashion was formed due to her parents' divorce. She stated, “People cannot say my style was caused by my parents' divorce. It is not at all.” This is interpreted as expressing discomfort with the perspective that connects not only appearance and behavior but also personal tastes to family history simply because she is the child of celebrities.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West married in 2014 and had four children, finalizing their divorce proceedings in 2022. Having world-famous celebrity parents, North has grown up under public scrutiny since childhood. This controversy goes beyond likes and dislikes regarding unconventional fashion, raising questions about how far the individuality and religious beliefs of a minor celebrity child can be judged based solely on appearance. As North has directly raised her voice against the criticism surrounding her style, attention is focused on whether the gaze toward her will shift from simple stigmatization toward respecting individual taste and expression.

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