North West statement in full as she cancels music tour days before start
Kanye West made it to Madrid for his highly-anticipated show on Thursday (30 July), but his daughter's touring debut is over before it began.
The rapper, 49, had a string of his scheduled European gigs cancelled after authorities intervened - and he was even denied entry to the UK by the Home Office.
Now, it seems his firstborn North is getting a taste of how volatile the life of a music star can be, as her tour has been called off at the last minute.
The 13-year-old has followed in her famous father's footsteps both in terms of making a name for herself in the music sphere and hitting the headlines on a regular basis.
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North released her debut EP, N0rth4evr, back in May and was set to perform the six tracks included on it on stage as part of Molly Santana's Kimokawaii Tour.
The teenager was supposed to head on a 14-date tour across the US that kicked off in Dallas on 5 August with Santana, 21.
The pair were set to make stops in Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Toronto, Chicago and Phoenix, among other places, before wrapping up the tour in Los Angeles on 27 August.
However, these plans have now gone kaput, as it was announced on Thursday that the Kimokawaii Tour has been cancelled.
North West's statement
In a post shared late last night on Instagram, North said: "I was really excited to go on tour with Molly Santana.
"Sadly it isn't happening anymore but I have something special for you guys. See ya soon."
On sites such as Ticketmaster, some of the listings for the shows now sport the word 'cancelled'.
Molly Santana issues apology
'Can't Touch This' rapper Santana also took to social media to offer her apologies to fans who had bought tickets to the Kimokawaii Tour.
She wrote: "To everyone who bought tickets to the tour I sincerely apologise, I know a lot of you have taken time out of your busy schedules and spent your hard earned money planning to be there.
"Nothing makes me more happy than the opportunity to share more amazing memories with you all and I hope to see you soon.
"You are all so greatly appreciated and please know that I never take your time or support lightly. I love y'all so much I promise I will make this one up to you. Black punk otw, be right back."
LADbible has contacted North and Santana's representatives for further comment.
On one of the tracks from her EP, North addressed the constant scrutiny she comes under as the daughter of Kanye and Kim Kardashian - and the controversy surrounding her body modifications.
The song 'Piercing on My Hand (Ye Version)' features the lyrics: "All my friends are hits, you know I’m not lazy / You’re so angry that I’m so mainstream. I’m not sure I’m crazy / I want more piercings and tats/I love blue hair put it in some plaits/Put the music to the max / I want like a hundred thousand racks."
Topics: Celebrity, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, US News
Olivia Burke