Kim Kardashian’s Daughter North West, 12, Shows Off Finger Piercing, Sparking Online Debate

It started with a seemingly innocent TikTok — but the moment North West raised her hand to the camera, revealing a glittering dermal piercing in her finger, the internet erupted in disbelief.

North West, the 12-year-old daughter of reality queen Kim Kardashian and rap mogul Kanye West has ignited a digital firestorm after showing off the bold, body-modification choice — a piercing that many felt was far too mature for a preteen.

In the now-viral TikTok update, North shared a close-up shot of her jewel-studded hand, proudly flaunting not one, but two dermal piercings embedded directly into the skin. Adorned with shimmering accents, the preteen's hand glimmered with rebellious flair—drawing gasps across social media.

Unlike standard piercings, dermals are surgically inserted beneath the skin using a flat-bottomed anchor, making them a far cry from your average ear stud. The edgy style may be all the rage in some circles, but for a child barely out of elementary school, it was a step too far for many.

North West's dermal piercing once posted on her TikTok page, shared by Daily Mail on November 13, 2025. | Source: Instagram/dailymail

Fans didn't hold back. Furious Reddit and Instagram users tore into Kardashian's parenting, accusing her of pushing boundaries too far for attention.

"This gives me totally the ick. This isn't normal and it doesn't even look good anyway, [sic]" one user snapped. "KANYE WAS RIGHT, THE CONSEQUENCES TO GROW UP FATHERLESS, SAD ☹️," a second netizen wrote.

North West's dermal piercing once posted on her TikTok page, shared by Daily Mail on November 13, 2025. | Source: Instagram/dailymail

Some came to Kardashian’s defense, insisting the piercing drama was overblown.

"Honestly, i don't see a big deal with this. Id probably let my daughter do that too, [sic]" one fan commented. "What’s the difference between ears pierced or finger pierced ? Just because it’s an unusual place everyone reacts 😂, [sic]" another chimed in on Instagram.

With millions watching her every move, North West has once again proven she's her mother's daughter — bold, unapologetic, and never far from the headlines.