North West Gets Standing Ovation in ‘Lion King’ Performance at Hollywood Bowl
Kim Kardashian knew to be prepared.
Ahead of her daughter North West’s performance as Simba in The Lion King concert at the Hollywood Bowl last year, the reality star revealed she knew criticism that was likely to emerge.
“I already know what’s coming,” Kim told cameras during the Feb. 20 episode of The Kardashians. “That she’s not Whitney Houston. Duh!”
And in response to those who would argue that 11-year-old North—who Kim shares with ex-husband Kanye West—”got the job because of her parents,” the mom of four offered up another suggestion.
“North is the moment,” Kim said simply. “They want to see North West on a TikTok, on a this, on a anything. Because she’s a personality, a performer. And if anyone wants to hate on a child that having is having the time of their lives, ‘F–k you.’”
While North’s performance of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” did garner some pushback on social media—with some users arguing the performance wasn’t up to the same caliber as those of the Broadway stars North was singing alongside—Kim felt nothing but pride for her oldest, especially after the performance earned a standing ovation.
