North West's 'The Lion King' Role Questioned: TikToker Claims Kim Kardashian Paid Casting Director to Secure It

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North West has garnered a standing ovation for her debut acting performance, yet some do not believe she did not secure the chance to perform fairly in the first place.

Instead, someone emerged to say that West's parents, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian actually pulled some massive underhanded trick for her to get it.

An earlier report claimed that myriad of netizens believe that North West used her "nepo baby" advantage and this disgusted them.

But this newer report seemed to point out that it was not enough that she is the daughter of her famous parents; instead, strings need to be pulled, influence need to be exerted first.

A TikTok user asserted that their own daughter, deemed perfect for the role, had been overlooked in favor of North, insinuating that Kim Kardashian had utilized her resources to secure the opportunity for her child.

According to the mom, her child went through a series of callbacks and have a plethora of experiences. Meanwhile, North West only went to the audition during the final round and yet gotten the role, quickly. The mom even said Kim Kardashian shelled out cash for this to happen.

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While the mom is not pursuing any formal action, she said she's imploring the casting director to never let something like this happen ever again.

@lejennymatthews so disappointed in this decision #northwest #nepobaby ♬ original sound - Jenny Matthews

The accusatory video quickly circulated on social media, igniting a flurry of negative comments directed at Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.


One user wrote: "This family has never been told 'no' and it's sad."

One even called Kim Kardashian a pimp. "Pimp mama Kim. How gross and entitled the KarJenners are...its disgusting.," the person wrote.

True or not, it is going to be painful for North West to find out these comments, especially since her performance did garner her some praises.

North received a standing ovation following her inaugural performance as Simba in The Lion King production at the Hollywood Bowl.

The ten-year-old showcased her undeniable talent during the 30th anniversary concert honoring the Disney classic, while her parents, grandmother Kris Jenner, and aunt Kourtney Kardashian, accompanied by husband Travis Barker, beamed with pride from the audience.

The live-to-film concert provided North with a platform to demonstrate her stage presence and vocal prowess.

She seized every moment to prove her capability, sharing the stage with esteemed performers such as Jennifer Hudson, Jeremy Irons, Billy Eichner, and Nathan Lane.

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