Kanye West's Old TikTok Rant About North West Is Going Viral Again And Public Opinion Is Shifting

Kanye West’s old TikTok rant about North West is going viral again, and this time it’s not landing the same way. After North’s latest post, people are rewatching the clip where Kanye sounded genuinely furious about her being on the platform.

In the new TikTok, North flashes fake tattoos and grills while posing, and it’s giving “bold pre-teen, no filter.” That look is exactly what reignited the drama around Kanye’s earlier claim that North was “being put on TikTok against my will,” plus the backlash that followed when Kim publicly defended their parenting choices on Instagram Stories.

Now the internet is arguing over whether this is creative freedom with supervision, or just another round of Kanye and Kim clashing in public.

Kanye West’s old rant about his daughter being on TikTok is trending again following North West’s new post

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North West flashed fake tattoos and grills while posing in her latest TikTok

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People who once accused Kanye of overreacting in the past are now taking his side after seeing North's recent posts

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North’s fake tattoos and grills are what kicked off the reposting, and suddenly everyone is digging up Kanye’s “Never again” TikTok rant.

She states, "When children feel supported, they thrive in their creative pursuits while also learning responsible digital citizenship." This balance can help mitigate the potential negative impacts of social media exposure.

The pre-teen's bold look led to the resurfacing of clips Kanye posted years ago expressing his frustration. A few years ago, the rapper made headlines with an Instagram post saying his daughter was "being put on TikTok against my will."

About a month later, an 8-year-old North shared a video of herself wearing black makeup and lip-syncing to Machine Gun Kelly's song Emo Girl. Her father wasn't pleased.

The rapper wasn't pleased that his daughter was on TikTok

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Back when North was 8, her lip-sync video to Machine Gun Kelly’s “Emo Girl” was the match, and Kanye’s reaction was the sparks.

"Hey, everybody, I just got off the phone with Kim, and I told her to stop antagonizing me with this TikTok thing," Kanye said in a video at the time.

"I said, 'Never again.' I am her father, I know y'all don't respect fathers and the idea of family, and the media tries to promote something… but I said, 'I am not allowing my daughter to be used by TikTok.'"

It’s a similar kind of public scrutiny to Bill Clinton facing the hot tub photo during his Epstein deposition.

This old clip is going viral again

Kim responded on her Instagram Stories

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Kim’s Instagram Stories response is the part that keeps getting quoted, especially her line about TikTok bringing North “happiness” with adult supervision.

Kim responded publicly on her Instagram Stories, defending her parenting choices. "Kanye's constant attacks on me in interviews and on social media are actually more hurtful than any TikTok North might create," she wrote.

She called herself the "main provider" of their four children and said that TikTok gave North "happiness."

"As the parent who is the main provider and caregiver for our children, I am doing my best to protect our daughter while also allowing her to express her creativity in the medium that she wishes with adult supervision – because it brings her happiness," she added.

Kanye and Kim haven't been the best of friends since their divorce

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Public Perception Shifts

This societal lens can create a more nuanced dialogue about celebrity parenting, encouraging discussions about mental health and the pressures of raising children in the spotlight.

Kim and Kanye got married in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2022. The rapper has since married Bianca Censori and been embroiled in several controversies.

Meanwhile, Kim claimed in a recent interview that she's been raising their four kids, North, 12, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, "full time," and they live with her.

She also mentioned on the Call Me Daddy podcast that it's been months since she heard from Kanye. "One thing that gets me is that there's this narrative that I keep the kids away from him. I've never once done that," she said, adding that she wants her children to have a "great healthy relationship" with their father.

Kim opened up about leaving Kanye, saying she once felt “a bit of Stockholm syndrome” but chose to walk away for the sake of her kids

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With North posting again and people revisiting Kanye’s old “not allowing my daughter to be used by TikTok” rant, public opinion is shifting fast.

In a preview of The Kardashians, Kim admitted she had "a bit of Stockholm syndrome" with Kanye but ultimately left the marriage for the sake of her children.

"I always felt really bad and always protected and always wanted to help [him]," she said, adding that she used to think, "I should've stuck it out" or "I could've helped."

When asked what goes through her mind when she sees Kanye's erratic behavior, she said, "My poor kids. Everyone around can handle it, but like, protect my babies."

She added that her job as a mom is to make sure her children are protected when that behavior happens.

Years after Kanye's public complaints about North's TikTok presence, the conversation has come full circle. His concerns, once dismissed as overreactions, are now being reconsidered by many who see North's latest content and wonder if he had a point.

Parenting in the public eye is complicated, and there's no perfect answer when it comes to balancing a child's creativity with protecting their well-being.

The resurfacing of Kanye West's criticism regarding North West's TikTok antics sparks a vital conversation about the complexities of parenting in an age dominated by social media. As North showcases her playful side with fake face tattoos and grills, the public's shifting opinion reflects a broader concern about the implications of such exposure at a young age. The scrutiny that celebrity children face can distort the typical parenting challenges, where the stakes are amplified by fame and public perception. By navigating these challenges thoughtfully, parents can help their children embrace creativity while also preparing them to handle the realities of a digital world. This discourse is essential for understanding the responsibilities that come with celebrity parenting and the potential effects of social media on young lives.

Kanye might be hearing the same internet that once sided against him, now side with him for once.

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