Overview
- North West turned 13 on Monday, June 15, 2026, and received public Instagram tributes from her mother Kim Kardashian and grandmother Kris Jenner.
- Her recent musical steps include the May 1 release of her debut EP, N0rth4Evr, which her family publicly supported on social media.
- North made a solo festival debut at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash in Bridgeview, Illinois, performing a short set on June 11 with Kim photographed backstage in support.
- Kanye West has continued to collaborate with and publicly praise North, posting a birthday message calling her his 'twin' and previously sharing onstage and studio moments with her.
- Coverage is focusing on the mix of family celebration, Kim’s decision to homeschool North, and wider discussion about the visibility and image of a high-profile child entering her teens.