The internet is reeling from a bombshell dropped by comedian Eddie Griffin, who has accused Kim Kardashian of exploiting her 12-year-old daughter, North West, in a bid to mold her into a second-generation “Kardashian doll.” Griffin’s fiery rant, sparked by photos of North dressed in a tight corset and a blue wig during a Rome vacation, has ignited a fierce debate about parenting, fame, and the ethics of exposing a child to Hollywood’s spotlight. With Kanye West’s past warnings about Kim’s parenting resurfacing and disturbing allegations about a planned explicit video, the controversy paints a troubling picture of a young girl caught in a web of ambition and scrutiny.
Griffin, known for his no-holds-barred commentary, didn’t mince words in a recent episode of his show. “Go get your kids, man,” he urged Kanye, North’s father, warning that Kim and her mother, Kris Jenner, are steering North toward a path eerily similar to Kim’s infamous rise to fame. The catalyst? Photos from August 2025 showing North, just 12, in a black corset, denim mini skirt, and chunky boots, sporting a 20-inch blue wig while dining in Rome with Kim. Fans on X erupted: “What 12-year-old wears a corset? Kim really doesn’t know how to be a sensible parent,” one user fumed. Another added, “She looks 18 or older. She should not rush her childhood.”
The outrage echoes Kanye’s earlier concerns. In 2022, he publicly criticized Kim for allowing North to post on their joint TikTok account, accusing her of exposing their daughter to inappropriate attention. “Kanye was called crazy, but he was sharp,” Griffin said, pointing to North’s mature appearance as proof. Kim countered in a statement: “Kanye’s constant attacks on me in interviews and on social media is actually more hurtful than any TikTok North might create. I am doing my best to protect our daughter while allowing her to express her creativity with adult supervision.” Yet, the recent images—paired with Griffin’s allegations—suggest Kanye’s fears may have been prescient.
The most shocking claim is that Kim and Kris are grooming North for an explicit video akin to Kim’s 2007 sex tape with Ray J, which Kris allegedly orchestrated for fame. Ray J himself fueled this narrative in 2022, claiming Kris selected the “best” take from multiple recordings to maximize virality. “We went through receipts,” Ray J said, accusing Kris of profiting off Kim’s body. “She decided to sell her daughter’s body for fame and money.” Griffin and fans now speculate North is next, pointing to Kim’s involvement in a 2022 Balenciaga campaign featuring children in BDSM-inspired outfits—leather harnesses, fishnet tights, and a teddy bear with a bruised eye—as evidence of her willingness to push boundaries. “If Kim was comfortable with that, selling North isn’t far-fetched,” one X user wrote.
The Balenciaga controversy, which drew widespread condemnation, showed kids surrounded by suggestive items like wine glasses and duct tape, raising questions about Kim’s judgment. “There were several photos showing kids wearing bondage gear,” a critic noted on X. “People feel like if Kim was okay with this, then exploiting North is plausible.” Kanye, Cat Williams, and now Griffin seem to agree, with Williams previously blaming Kanye for marrying Kim, whom he called a “whore” who brought this upon herself. “He courted that. That’s what he wanted to base his family on,” Williams said in a 2023 interview.
Kanye’s tumultuous relationship with Kim adds fuel to the fire. After their 2022 divorce, he claimed Kim “took” their kids—North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm—limiting his influence. “I need to have say-so over where they go to school and who their friends are,” he tweeted, alleging the “Kardashian mob” was exploiting his children. A source close to Kim countered: “Kanye can see the kids anytime he wants, but Kim is careful to not put them in chaotic situations.” Yet, North’s recent appearances—looking older than her years—have reignited scrutiny. “Kanye chose Kim to be the mother of his children,” one commenter noted. “But just because he’s right about this doesn’t mean he’s not unstable.”
Griffin’s accusations tap into a broader critique of the Kardashian empire, built on curated scandals and relentless branding. Kim’s rise from a 2007 sex tape to a $1.7 billion net worth via Skims and other ventures is a masterclass in monetizing fame. But at what cost? North, already a budding star with roles in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie and Kanye’s “Talking / Once Again,” is carving her own path. Her TikTok, with an estimated $30,135 per video, and a $20,000 voiceover gig highlight her marketability. Yet, critics argue Kim is rushing her into adulthood, robbing her of a childhood. “Once adult realities hit, you’ll wish you were a child again,” one X user wrote. “There’s no rush to grow up.”
The allegations also raise questions about Kris Jenner’s role. Ray J’s claim that Kris orchestrated Kim’s tape suggests a pattern of exploiting family members for profit. If true, North’s trajectory—complete with trademarks filed for her own skincare and toy lines in 2023—could follow suit. Fans are divided: some see Kim as a savvy businesswoman empowering North’s creativity, while others view her as a stage mom prioritizing fame over welfare. “Kim’s a corpse, a body without a soul,” one critic wrote, echoing Griffin’s disgust at a society that rewards degradation.
North’s story is a microcosm of Hollywood’s double-edged sword: fame offers wealth but demands sacrifice. At 12, she’s already a fashion icon, sporting bold looks that defy her mother’s beige aesthetic. But the corset controversy and Balenciaga backlash highlight the risks of her exposure. Griffin’s plea to Kanye—“Go get your kids”—is a call to protect North from a machine that thrives on spectacle. Whether Kanye, whose own controversies include antisemitic rants, can provide stability is unclear. For now, North remains in the spotlight, her childhood a public battleground.
As the debate rages, one thing is certain: Eddie Griffin’s accusations have struck a nerve, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths about fame, parenting, and the cost of ambition. Is Kim exploiting North, or is she simply guiding a precocious talent? The answer lies in the murky intersection of love, legacy, and Hollywood’s relentless hunger for the next big thing.
