Aug 9, 2026
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North West, the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, is pursuing interests in music, art, and business.

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3 min readSource:Elle
A Profile of North West: Career, Interests, and Public Life

Key facts

  • North West was born on June 15, 2013, to parents Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
  • Her debut six-track EP, N0rth4evr, was released on May 1, 2026.
  • North appeared in a solo holiday ad campaign for Skims in November 2025.
  • She has expressed professional goals including becoming a rapper, basketball player, and business owner.
  • The name 'North' was suggested by Pharrell and Anna Wintour during a lunch with her parents.

North West, born on June 15, 2013, is the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. She has three younger siblings: Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. Since her birth, she has gained public attention for her artistic pursuits, personal style, and recent ventures into music and fashion modeling.

Artistic Interests and Career Aspirations

North has expressed interest in various creative fields, including painting and music. She has described her style as influenced by the 1990s and streetwear, and she counts Tyler, the Creator, Yuno Miles, and Nicki Minaj among her favorite artists. Regarding her future, she has mentioned aspirations to be a rapper, a basketball player, and a business owner who one day manages Yeezy and Skims. In May 2026, North released her debut six-track EP titled N0rth4evr, which features a punk-leaning rap style. She also released music videos for the tracks “#N0rth4evr” and “Aishite.” Beyond music, she is an artist who enjoys painting landscapes and has been featured on the cover of Interview magazine.

Fashion and Public Appearances

North has participated in professional fashion campaigns, including a 2020 Skims loungewear collection and a solo appearance in a November 2025 holiday campaign for a collaboration between Skims and Cactus Plant Flea Market. Her mother, Kim Kardashian, has noted that North often influences her own style choices and provides encouragement during professional challenges, such as when North motivated her to attend the Met Gala.

Timeline

  1. June 15, 2013
    North West is born.
  2. 2020
    North makes her Skims campaign debut.
  3. November 2025
    North appears in a solo holiday campaign for Skims.
  4. May 1, 2026
    North releases her debut EP, N0rth4evr.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.

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