In the modern celebrity landscape, few figures generate as much controversy, admiration, and confusion as Kanye West. Once heralded as a musical genius and cultural visionary, West’s journey in the public eye has been marked by erratic behavior, high-profile feuds, and polarizing opinions. However, the most troubling evolution in recent years isn’t about his fashion line or social media rants—it’s about the way he’s entangling his daughter, North West, in a disturbing power struggle, seemingly prioritizing control and financial desperation over fatherly protection.
As the dynamics of the Kardashian-West household continue to shift post-divorce, a disturbing pattern has emerged in Kanye’s interactions with his eldest daughter’s career. North, only a child, has become the center of a tug-of-war between two powerful public figures. But what happens when a father doesn’t see his child’s budding career as an opportunity to nurture growth, but rather as a loophole to solve his own problems? Let’s unpack the Kanye-North situation and explore what it means for celebrity parenting, narcissism, and generational wealth battles.
The Decline of Kanye’s Financial Empire
First, let’s address the elephant in the room: Kanye West is not broke—technically. His net worth still includes various properties, royalties, and holdings. However, being wealthy on paper isn’t the same as having liquid cash on hand. Reports and insider claims suggest that Kanye is cash poor. Stores are closing. Brand deals have vanished. And much of his wealth is locked in assets that are expensive to maintain—mansions, taxes, legal battles, and more.
For someone like Kanye, who once had fashion lines and albums pumping out millions, his lifestyle isn’t sustainable without consistent income. And that brings us to the heart of this issue—Kanye’s increasingly desperate behavior to access new streams of money, particularly through his daughter North.
North West: A Child Star in a Dangerous Game
North West has always been in the spotlight. As the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, her fame was inevitable. However, what wasn’t inevitable was the way she’d be used—first as a media darling, and now, as an unwilling participant in a financial chess game between her parents.
In a move that shocked fans and industry insiders alike, Kanye reportedly attempted to create a music project involving North—a children’s album that, according to sources, was never about her artistic expression, but rather a financial workaround. After Kanye’s own music was pulled from major platforms and his brand value tanked due to controversial statements, he saw North as a potential revenue stream.
He assumed that by involving North in an album, he could bypass the restrictions placed on his own work and claim earnings through her. But there was a problem: the money trail, trademarks, and brand rights for North were all under Kim Kardashian’s control.
Trademark Battles and Public Meltdowns
Once Kanye realized he couldn’t freely access North’s brand and earnings, the public outbursts began. Tweets demanding that Kim transfer the trademarks. Accusations of Kim being controlling. Rants about Paris Hilton and hotels. One particularly shocking tweet read, “I wish I had kids with Paris Hilton instead of Kim Kardashian—at least I’d have some hotels.”
Let’s break that down: Kanye’s lament wasn’t about missing out on love or parenting milestones—it was about missing out on money. The implication? He expected financial perks from his partner’s assets. And when Kim legally locked him out of North’s earnings, he spiraled.
From that point forward, it became clear that Kanye’s interest in North’s music career was less about pride and more about profit.
A Father’s Control or an Abuser’s Tactic?
Kanye’s obsession with control has been a long-standing theme. Whether it’s his infamous interruption at the VMAs, his artistic feuds, or his controlling behavior during his marriage to Kim Kardashian, Kanye has consistently sought dominance in every space he enters.
When Kim started asserting independence—like working with stylists outside of Kanye’s influence (remember the Met Gala and the Mugler wet dress?)—Kanye reportedly lost his composure. He masked control under the guise of concern, saying he didn’t want his wife dressing provocatively. But insiders and fans quickly picked up on what was really happening: a man who felt his grip slipping.
And now, that same controlling behavior has shifted toward his daughter. With Kim again in control—this time of North’s business dealings—Kanye is once again lashing out.
FKA Twigs and the North Collaboration Fallout
In a recent and particularly disturbing move, Kanye allegedly began targeting FKA Twigs, a celebrated and avant-garde artist, for her collaboration with North. The project, which was described as playful and creatively fulfilling for North, quickly became the target of Kanye’s rage.
Why? Because it was successful—and he wasn’t in control.
Reports suggest Kanye began harassing Twigs, demanding she pull the project and threatening to “destroy” her reputation if she didn’t comply. This behavior echoes past actions Kanye has taken to intimidate those who defy him, whether they’re fashion designers, journalists, or musicians.
But let’s be clear: this isn’t about protecting North. This is about ego. Control. Money. And above all, a fear of irrelevance.
Bianca Censori: Supportive Partner or Strategic Player?
Kanye’s current partner, Bianca Censori, has also entered the picture as a curious character in this drama. On the surface, she appears to be a doting partner, quietly supportive of Kanye’s decisions. But some close to the situation speculate she’s more than just a fan-turned-wife—she may be a strategic player with long-term goals.
Sources say Bianca is fully on board with Kanye distancing himself from North and is encouraging him to invest in a future child with her. The logic? If Kanye invests in their future child, both emotionally and financially, Bianca’s position in his life becomes more secure.
Whether true or not, it’s a dangerous dynamic to mix romantic ambitions with parental sabotage.
Kim Kardashian’s Position: Power, Protection, and Damage Control
Throughout this storm, Kim Kardashian has largely played the role of protector. Say what you want about Kim’s fame or her reality TV empire—she’s always been a fiercely involved mother. From controlling her children’s brands and trademarks to trying to shield them from paparazzi and public drama, Kim’s actions suggest she’s trying to give her children some semblance of stability.
Insiders say Kim is walking a fine line: protecting North’s career while preventing Kanye from spiraling further. She’s reportedly working hard behind the scenes to keep Kanye from revealing damaging personal details—like those related to the infamous Paris robbery.
While some have questioned the legitimacy or details of that robbery over the years, there’s no doubt it was a traumatic event. Kanye’s proximity to that event—and his guilt over not being there—remains a point of tension between him and Kim.
Celebrity Children and the Cost of Legacy
North West is, undeniably, a talented and charismatic child. Her early forays into music and fashion show that she’s growing up surrounded by influence and opportunity. But fame at a young age is always a gamble.
Unlike other children in the spotlight, North isn’t just dealing with media pressure—she’s dealing with a father who sees her as an asset, a workaround, and a source of income.
What does that do to a child’s self-esteem? To their sense of self-worth?
Even if North is currently surrounded by support, the knowledge that one parent tried to dismantle her opportunities for their own gain will undoubtedly leave scars. And no child should be forced to bear the burden of fixing a parent’s broken empire.
Final Thoughts: A Call for Accountability
Kanye West was once the voice of a generation. Now, he’s becoming a cautionary tale.
His treatment of North West isn’t just a messy family drama—it’s a reflection of larger issues: narcissism, parental exploitation, and the weaponization of children in the battle for power and relevance.
North deserves better. She deserves a father who sees her as a human being—not a brand, not a bank account, and not a loophole in a broken career. She deserves to grow, make mistakes, and build her own legacy without the weight of her father’s ego dragging her down.
And we, as an audience, must stop excusing behavior like this with phrases like “he’s a genius” or “he’s just being Kanye.” Genius is not an excuse for abuse. Fame is not a shield from accountability.
As the world watches this unfold, one can only hope that Kanye finds the help, healing, and humility he so desperately needs. And more importantly, that North West is protected, empowered, and allowed to shine for her talents—not as a pawn in her father’s downfall.
