Kim Kardashian takes a different approach as she embraces her role as a momager for her daughter North West and fires back at critics following 'Lion King' performance.
- February 21, 2025
AceShowbiz - Kim Kardashian has taken on the unofficial mantle of "momager" for her daughter North West amid her budding entertainment career. However, unlike her mother, Kris Jenner, Kim has vowed to adopt a different approach.
On the latest episode of "The Kardashians," Kim discussed North's rising star, including her recent performance as Simba in "The Lion King Live" at the Hollywood Bowl. She admitted that she had not expected to become a momager for another decade.
But Kim's unique approach goes beyond her timing. She has explicitly stated that she will not charge North 10% of her earnings. Kris Jenner, who has played a pivotal role in managing her famous children's careers, has famously taken a 10% cut from all their deals.
Kim's decision to forgo a percentage of North's income highlights her commitment to her daughter's aspirations and her desire to foster her independence. While she remains a supportive parent, Kim is also adamant about preserving her own career, which she estimates she has another 10 years of ahead of her.
Kim Kardashian also addressed backlash over North's performance at the 2024 stage musical. The girl, now 11, delivered a rendition of The Lion King classic "I Just Can't Wait to Be King", drawing mixed reactions after her video went viral. "She's not Whitney Houston. Duh," Kim fired back.
Kim was also accused of using her connections to get North to secure the highly-coveted spot on the star-studded musical featuring Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Billy Eichner.
However, Kim remained unapologetic, "North is the moment. They want to see North West on a TikTok, on a this, on an anything. Because she's a personality, a performer. And if anyone wants to hate on a child that is having the time of their lives, 'F*** you.' "
"It's such a proud moment as a mom to see your child have so much fun and not be nervous at all. She's so proud of herself. She did such a great job. And anyone that is hating on a kid is just a hater - she's not there to be Mariah Carey."