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Fans who bought tickets to North West’s planned headlining Kimokawaii Tour were met with abrupt disappointment less than a week before the first show. The announcement came through social media and ticketing platforms, leaving attendees and the music world with questions about why the 14-date run was pulled so close to its scheduled start.
Short notice announcement and social media posts
North shared the news in an Instagram Story that was later removed. The 13-year-old told followers she was “sad” about the change and had been excited to perform with rapper Molly Santana. She promised fans that something special would come in the future and signed off with a casual “See ya soon.”
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Molly Santana issued a heartfelt message to ticket holders. She apologized for the inconvenience and acknowledged the time and money fans invested. Santana said she values her supporters and vowed to make it up to them, signaling plans to return to music soon.
Highlights from Santana’s note
- She expressed regret to those who planned to attend.
- She thanked fans for their support and promised future opportunities.
- She indicated she would be back and appreciated the audience’s patience.
Ticketing, website outages and cancellations reported
By Friday, the tour’s official website was removed and Ticketmaster listings showed several shows as canceled. The Aug. 5 opening night in Dallas was among the dates marked off the schedule.
- Official tour site: taken down.
- Ticketing: multiple listings marked canceled on Ticketmaster.
- Statements: representatives for North and Santana had not provided further comment.
Where North stood musically before the tour
North has steadily expanded her presence in music over the past two years. She released an EP, N0rth4evr, and made several public appearances that built momentum for a headline tour.
Key moments in her music path
- 2024: Featured on Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s track “Talking / Once Again.”
- 2024: Sang live at the Hollywood Bowl for The Lion King’s 30th anniversary.
- 2025: Contributed a verse on FKA Twigs’ song “Childlike Things.”
- 2026: Shared the stage with her father at concerts, performing original material.
- Released the EP N0rth4evr, which helped establish her solo sound.
Family reactions and industry attention
Kim Kardashian has publicly supported North’s music ambitions. In interviews she praised her daughter’s confidence and creative drive, comparing North’s mindset to her father’s: if she likes her music, that’s enough.
Other family members, from Kris Jenner to Rob Kardashian, shared and promoted North’s releases on social media. The family’s visibility helped amplify her early career.
Recent live showcases and festival appearance
North and Santana performed together at Rolling Loud in Miami in May. That festival set was North’s first at a major music event and came after the release of her EP.
Industry observers saw the pair’s live collaboration as a natural step toward a broader touring schedule. The cancellation now pauses that momentum.
