British Rapper Skepta Condemns Men Hugging 13-Year-Old North West at Paris Fashion Week

British rapper Skepta publicly criticized Kim Kardashian and Kanye West after a video surfaced showing their 13-year-old daughter, North West, hugging older men during Paris Fashion Week. The footage was taken at the Vetements Spring-Summer 2027 menswear show, where North was accompanied by Kim's Israeli stylist, Dani Levy. In the clip, North extends her hand for a handshake, but an older man instead embraces her, and they pose for a photo together.

Skepta shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), expressing disgust at how older men were "using" North, emphasizing that she clearly intended only to shake hands. Responding to comments questioning whether a hug is now a social offense, he firmly stated that North is a minor and that ignoring such behavior is unacceptable. When another user suggested North had skipped adolescence due to fame, Skepta urged parents to protect their children and highlighted the importance of understanding body language.

The rapper's stance received support on Reddit, where users criticized the adults crossing clear boundaries with a young teenager, regardless of her parents' celebrity status. Some praised Skepta for speaking out, noting the importance of men actively defending women against inappropriate treatment. The incident sparked a broader conversation about child protection and respect in public settings involving minors of famous families.