New Delhi, India
Former couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's eldest daughter, North West made her acting debut by playing young Simba during The Lion King's 30th Anniversary concert. On Friday, the young Kardashian took the stage at The Hollywood Bowl to perform ''I Just Can't Wait To Be King'' at the event celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic animated movie.
To support North, her father Kanye, mother Kim along with other members of the Kardashian-Jenner family were in attendance including her grandmother Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, and her husband Travis Barker.
For her performance, the 10-year-old was dressed as a Disney character. She was wearing a yellow oversized hoodie and matched shorts, along with a fluffy hood and matching shoes.
North West performs "I Just Can’t Wait to Be King" at the Lion King 30th Anniversary Concert at the Hollywood Bowl ?
Ye, Kim, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm were all in attendance pic.twitter.com/UyA9lzvdSB
— yzyupdates (@yzyupdates) May 25, 2024
On stage, North performed ''I Just Can't Wait To Be King'' and she received a huge round of applause from the jam-packed crowd and a standing ovation from her parents and family. However, her presence in the show didn't settle well with some of the social media users.
Soon after her performance started doing rounds on social media, netizens were quick to slam her performance and singing skills.
SHE ONLY GOT THE ROLE BECAUSE OF HER PARENTS….SHE CANNOT SING!!!!
— Willam Munny (@MunnyWillam) May 25, 2024
''SHE ONLY GOT THE ROLE BECAUSE OF HER PARENTS….SHE CANNOT SING!!!!'' one user wrote on X.
oh nah - they couldn't train her? ?
— RM.DATCHA (@rematchadatcha) May 25, 2024
Another wrote, "Horrible voice."
Why do we have to be subject to this? She obviously got in only because of her grandmother pulled some strings my gosh, shame on the lion King production for even hiring her.
— d ramos (@daliciaramos) May 26, 2024
Reacting to her performance, many of the X users called North ''nepo baby''
Real Child Performancers vs. North West as Simba in Lion King. #northwestlionking #northwest #simbalionking #blacktwitter #blacktwitternews pic.twitter.com/K5VjLFFsfL
— Original Kandice Kelly News (@KandiceNews) May 26, 2024
Horrible voice.
— Maripily Ganadora ????? (@EUmga90259) May 26, 2024
Another wrote, ''Why do we have to be subject to this? She obviously got in only because of her grandmother pulled some strings my gosh, shame on the lion King production for even hiring her.''
aw man …. I feel bad for the kids there that are actually talented who could’ve nailed this. I’m sure her mom’s influence (or money) is the only reason she got this leading/singing role
— nece ? (@datcudilove) May 25, 2024
''North cant sing why choose her ? Im sure there are other deserving talented kids if you have given them a chance to audition,'' commented another user.
I don’t like that fact that she got this solely based on her mom or dad. There’s a kid out there with real talent that should’ve been given this opportunity. And no I’m not a hater I actually like the “Kardashians”.
— Monique (@Momobands899) May 25, 2024
North and Jennifer Hudson were special guests at the show, which also featured cast members from both the 1994 classic movie and the 2019 movie including Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Weaver, Jeremy Irons and Nathan Lane.