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Kanye West Brings 12-Year-Old North Onstage in Mexico City for Surprise Duet

The cameo showcased an unreleased track that references her dermal piercing, signaling her expanding music profile.

Overview

  • Father and daughter performed West’s 2014 dedication "Only One" and North’s new song "Piercing On My Hand," which remains unreleased after its live debut.
  • North’s lyrics referenced her dermal hand piercings as she performed in an oversized black outfit with blue hair, drawing focus to her recent look.
  • The concert took place at Monumental Plaza de Toros La México and marked West’s first Mexico City date since 2008, with some reports estimating about 40,000 attendees.
  • North has announced a debut album titled Elementary School Dropout, reportedly executive-produced by West, and Kim Kardashian says she is homeschooled with music classes that include studio time.
  • The performance followed West’s Wall Street Journal apology for past antisemitic remarks, in which he described experiencing a manic episode.