Overview
- The 12-year-old posted a roughly 60-second Instagram Stories clip titled “Piercing on my hand @ye version” on January 16.
- Multiple outlets report Kanye West had production input on the track, which features orchestral or rage-influenced elements depending on the version described.
- Lyrics reference piercings, tattoos, blue hair and skipping school, with lines interpreted as addressing online criticism of her recent looks.
- North recently showed what appeared to be a second finger dermal piercing on January 13, prompting fresh debate over safety, and whether the piercings are permanent remains unconfirmed.
- Some coverage speculates the teaser could relate to Ye’s January 30 album BULLY, though no official track list or placement has been confirmed.