Overview
- Short clips from a Vetements menswear show that circulated online show North West being approached by adult men, offering a handshake to one man who then hugged her and another man draping an arm over her shoulder.
- British rapper Skepta posted on X calling the behavior 'sick' and urging people to 'protect your kids,' arguing North's body language indicated she preferred a handshake.
- News outlets report the footage and Skepta's posts over the weekend but note there has been no official statement from Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, or the men seen in the videos.
- The incident follows recent controversies over North's public image, including reports of facial piercings and her May music debut, and comes as she is reported to be planning a multi-date concert tour.
- Commenters and commentators have used the episode to press for clearer boundaries and protections for minors at adult industry events, raising questions about supervision, consent signals, and how celebrity children are presented in public.