North West fans issue desperate plea to parents Kim and Kanye after ex-couple attend 13-year-old's sold-out concert
North West has officially added another major milestone to her already very impressive CV, but some fans have raised concerns over the youngster's constantly on-the-go lifestyle.
The 13-year-old took to the stage at Chicago's The Vic Theatre on Saturday (5 Sept) for her first ever headlining concert, performing for a sold-out crowd as both her mum Kim Kardashian and dad Kanye West turned up to support her.
Despite their divorce, the former couple were both there to watch their daughter take centre stage, with Kim seen filming and cheering from one side of the venue while Kanye watched from another area.
The gig comes after what has already been a huge year for North, who released her debut EP N0rth4evr back in May and has been steadily making her own mark in music - despite recently pulling out of her supporting gig with Molly Santana.
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She's also performed alongside her rap star dad, appeared at major festivals and previously taken on theatrical performances, including playing young Simba at the Hollywood Bowl's The Lion King anniversary concert.
And while North's decision to pursue music is clearly something she is passionate about, her latest milestone has prompted a rather different conversation among fans.
Rather than questioning why she is performing at such a young age, some have been reflecting on the fact that North is still just 13, and wondering whether she should also get the chance to experience some of the more ordinary teenage things that come with growing up.
The conversation was partly sparked by North's own comments about wanting a surprisingly normal career.
In a recent Dazed interview, she revealed that she wants to work at Starbucks when she turns 14 because she wants to experience having a 'regular job'.
That admission clearly struck a chord with fans.
One person wrote online: "Let her perform at school plays and at home. Let her work on her vocals... Let her be the child she is and when she's ready then promote her and more people will."
Another pointed to North's Starbucks comments, adding: "That seems like a longing that this young girl wants a normal life."
The same user also insisted that she should be able to 'just live life like a regular 14 year old' alongside exploring her interests.
A third fan put it more simply, saying they felt sorry that North may never experience a 'normal' life because of the circumstances she was born into.
"Unfortunately, this child will never experience a normal life," they penned. "The example set by her parents, aunts and grandmother really doesn't help. I feel sorry for her."
But the sentiment isn't necessarily that North shouldn't perform - far from it.
North herself has been very clear that music is something she genuinely wants to pursue.
Again, speaking to Dazed earlier this year, she said: “This is my hobby, this is what I like to do, this is what I wanna do with my life."
The teenager also described performing as 'fun, relieving and exciting'.
And her family - especially her mother, Kim - have been right there behind her.
Speaking to Complex earlier this year, the mother-of-four said about her eldest daughter: "She loves producing music and wanted to share it with the world and isn’t afraid if people will like it.
"She’s like her dad in that if she likes it, that’s enough for her, and she doesn’t really care about outside opinions."
Kim went on to claim: "I’m proud of her for that, for releasing music, having fun with it, and doing it her own way."
Topics: North West, Celebrity, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West
Rhianna Benson