Did North West remove her controversial finger piercing just weeks after responding to backlash? Here's what we know
Sneha Kumari | Dec 31, 2025, 20:40 IST
Image credit : X| @marnixample | North West Removes Middle Finger Piercing Following Online Criticism
North West, 12, has reportedly removed her controversial middle finger piercing weeks after defending it against online criticism. The daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West first debuted the piercing during a summer trip to Italy. She had previously shared a TikTok video addressing backlash and confirmed the piercing was real through now-deleted behind-the-scenes photos.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's 12-year-old daughter, North West, recently found herself back in the spotlight after making a bold style choice that sparked online debate. The young star reportedly removed a controversial middle finger piercing just weeks after defending her decision against the critics. The incident highlights the intense public scrutiny even minor fashion statements can attract for children of high-profile celebrities. Let's find out what actually happened.
On Tuesday, December 30, North West shared a series of snow-day photos on her Instagram just a few days after creating her own account.
In the post, two of her friends are seen, and she is seen, with striking blue hair peeking out from the hood of a black Balenciaga puffer jacket. However, fans quickly noticed that her once-visible middle finger piercing was missing.
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Moreover, the piercing, which North first debunked during a summer trip to Italy with her mother, featured two small silver balls beneath the lower knuckle of her right hand. Originally, when it was revealed, it had sparked a flurry of online criticism.
Some even questioned Kim Kardashian's decision to allow her young daughter to get such a bold piece of jewellery.
![X | @accesskardash | 12-Year-Old North West Ditches Middle Finger Piercing After Defending It Online]()
According to the Mirror UK, North West fired back at the criticism through the TikTok account she shares with her mother, sharing a short selfie video set to a bold sound that asked, “Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together.”
The clip seemed to reflect her defiant attitude toward online judgement, showing that she wasn't surrounded by the negative reactions to her piercing.
![X | @accesskardash | North West Pulls Out Controversial Finger Piercing Just Weeks After Responding to Backlash]()
"This is for everyone that's mad over a finger piercing," she added. The 12-year-old also shared, but later removed, photos showing the behind-the-scenes process of getting the piercing, confirming that it was real.
Did North West remove her controversial piercing amid online backlash?
In the post, two of her friends are seen, and she is seen, with striking blue hair peeking out from the hood of a black Balenciaga puffer jacket. However, fans quickly noticed that her once-visible middle finger piercing was missing.
Image credit : X | @Raindropsmedia1 | North West Removes Controversial Finger Piercing Weeks After Clapping Back at Critics
Moreover, the piercing, which North first debunked during a summer trip to Italy with her mother, featured two small silver balls beneath the lower knuckle of her right hand. Originally, when it was revealed, it had sparked a flurry of online criticism.
Some even questioned Kim Kardashian's decision to allow her young daughter to get such a bold piece of jewellery.
North West's response to her piercing removal speculations
The clip seemed to reflect her defiant attitude toward online judgement, showing that she wasn't surrounded by the negative reactions to her piercing.
Image credit : X | @accesskardash | North West Pulls Out Controversial Finger Piercing Just Weeks After Responding to Backlash
"This is for everyone that's mad over a finger piercing," she added. The 12-year-old also shared, but later removed, photos showing the behind-the-scenes process of getting the piercing, confirming that it was real.
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