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Skepta Slams North West Hug; Kardashian Defends Parenting

6/29/2026

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Rapper Skepta condemned the hug of 13-year-old North West at the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris on 26 June, posting on X that it was unnecessary and urging protection of children.
Kim Kardashian defended parenting on Instagram, saying she lets North express herself.
Viewers on X split, some calling the hug innocent and others labeling it exploitative.
Kim Kardashian told Khloé Kardashian’s podcast that North’s piercings are fake dermal piercings.

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Rapper Skepta condemned the hug of 13-year-old North West at the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris on 26 June, posting on X that it was unnecessary and urging protection of children.
Kim Kardashian defended parenting on Instagram, saying she lets North express herself.
Viewers on X split, some calling the hug innocent and others labeling it exploitative.
Kim Kardashian told Khloé Kardashian’s podcast that North’s piercings are fake dermal piercings.