North West Releases Self-Produced Debut EP “N0rth4evr”

On May 1 2026, 12-year-old North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, dropped her debut EP “N0rth4evr” on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms. The six-track collection is performed, written and produced entirely by West. A music video for the title track “#N0rth4evr,” directed by Ty Akimoto and Mack Ishidawatch, premiered alongside the EP.

North West Just Dropped Her Debut EP

West’s entry follows earlier appearances on FKA Twigs’ 2025 album *Eusexua*, production credits on Lil Novi’s single “justswagup,” and a guest spot on skaiwater’s album *wonderful*. She performed with her father at his SoFi Stadium concert in April 2026. Family members—Rob Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner—shared Instagram Stories streaming the EP, while Kim posted photos of a home-decorated launch featuring inflatable balloons spelling the title.

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At 12, West becomes one of the youngest artists to self-produce a mainstream release that fuses emo-rap, industrial metal and hyperpop. The EP’s lyrical focus on fame, mental health and personal style expands teen-centered narratives in hip-hop and punk, while its genre blend reflects a generation raised on digital culture. Critics have noted the EP’s ear-shattering guitars and Slipknot-style drums, while fans praise its melodic urgency.

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In a podcast interview, Khloé Kardashian said North can spend up to eight hours a day in the studio as part of her homeschooling. Kim’s Instagram post highlighted the celebratory décor, and Kanye’s SoFi Stadium appearance emphasized North’s “blue hair” and piercings as artistic choices. The family’s posts included emojis tagging North, underscoring their public support.

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Critics have questioned the suitability of a pre-teen performing metal-infused rap and displaying facial piercings. The Mirror reported backlash against Kim and Kanye for allowing the jewelry, while The Sun noted public concern over the dark lyrical content.

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People.com lists “Piercing on My Hand (Ye Version)” as part of the EP, yet Billboard states the single did not make the final cut. Additionally, the EP title appears as “N0rth4evr,” “N0rth4ever,” and “N0rth4vr” across outlets, showing inconsistent branding. No official tracklist has been published, leaving the exact order of songs unconfirmed.

North West Just Dropped Her Debut EP

• “Piercing on my hand, the other holding bands,” — North West

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• “I was born a star/ I never had a choice,” — North West

Billboard

• “Know it’s been a hard time for me lately, I’ve been deep in the dark, you can’t save me.” — North West

The Sun - US

• “ She added text over the top which read: "This is for everyone that's mad over a finger piercing." ?” — Text overlay

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North will perform at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash festival in Chicago on June 12 2026, sharing the bill with Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert and Skrillex. A Complex pop-up shop is slated for May 4 2026 in Los Angeles, running from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. PT.

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