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North West's Music Empire: A 12-Year-Old Mogul Emerges
18 Feb
Summary
- North West released her single 'Piercing on My Hand' on Feb. 6.
- Kim Kardashian filed to trademark 'NOR11' for North's clothing line.
- North West is producing music with a distinct Gen Alpha sound.
North West, at 12 years old, is carving out a unique identity in the music and fashion industries, moving beyond the "neko baby" label. Her latest single, "Piercing on My Hand," was released on February 6th, featuring production from Ye and Will Frenchman, and reportedly distributed by Gamma.
This musical venture is paralleled by a growing fashion presence. Kim Kardashian initiated trademark applications in January for "NOR11," intended for clothing and accessories. North has already garnered attention for her personal style, including a controversial finger piercing.
Beyond her solo releases, North has production credits on tracks by Babyxsosa and contributed to a single by Mag!c and Lil Novi. She actively engages with her audience, sharing her creative process on Instagram Live and showcasing her unique, hyperpop-infused hip-hop sound.
North West represents a new generation, fluent in online culture and comfortable iterating her identity publicly. Her journey highlights a convergence of childhood, branding, and artistic expression unfolding in the digital age.
