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North West Teases ‘Piercing on My Hand’ With Ye, Rapping About Piercings and Skipping School

The Instagram tease directly responds to scrutiny of her finger dermal piercings.

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.