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North West Cancels 14-Date Kimokawaii Tour Days Before First Show
North West, the 13‑year‑old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, announced the cancellation of her 14‑date Kimokawaii Tour with rapper Molly Santana just days before the first performance. The tour was scheduled to begin on August 5 in Dallas and finish on August 27 in Los Angeles, with tickets priced from $51. The announcement came via an Instagram story in which West wrote, “I was really excited to go on tour w Molly Santana. Sadly it isn’t happening anymore.” No further explanation was provided.
The tour’s abrupt end left ticket holders unable to attend the scheduled dates. Ticket sales, which had opened for presale on June 17 and general sale on June 19, are no longer available on Ticketmaster or other platforms. The Dallas House of Blues, the venue for the opening show, has removed the event from its schedule.
North West’s music career began in earnest with the release of her debut EP, N0rth4evr, in May 2026. The EP was self‑produced and marked her first full‑length project. Prior to the EP, West had performed on several high‑profile stages. She joined her father, Kanye West, onstage in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026, where the pair performed “Talking” and “Piercing on My Hand” before a crowd of 70,000. West’s first public performance with her father was at the Sunday Service event in Detroit on September 27, 2019, when she was six years old.
In addition to her work with her father, West has appeared on other artists’ tracks. In 2024 she contributed to ¥$’s single “Talking / Once Again,” which peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, and appeared on the duo’s 2024 song “Bomb” alongside her sister Chicago. She also performed on FKA Twigs’s “Childlike Things,” singing in Japanese on both songs.
Molly Santana, the 21‑year‑old rapper and singer, has gained recognition for her guest appearance on Drake’s 2026 track “Ran to Atlanta,” which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The two artists had announced the Kimokawaii Tour in June, with dates across 14 cities including Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
The cancellation was reported by multiple outlets, including Page Six, Us Magazine, and Billboard. None of the reports indicate a reason for the decision. The lack of a stated cause leaves fans and industry observers uncertain about the factors that led to the tour’s termination.
From a business perspective, the cancellation impacts several stakeholders. Ticket holders who purchased tickets for the now‑canceled shows are likely to seek refunds, though no official refund policy has been announced. Venues that had prepared for the concerts must adjust staffing and logistics. The tour’s cancellation also affects the marketing and promotion efforts that were underway, including presale campaigns that began in mid‑June.
North West’s decision to cancel the tour does not appear to affect her broader career trajectory. She remains active on social media and has continued to perform at other events, such as the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash festival in Bridgeview, Illinois, where she was supported by her mother. Her debut EP remains available for streaming, and she has maintained a presence on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
The industry will watch to see whether West will resume touring in the future. As of now, no new tour dates have been announced, and no statements have been released by her management or record label regarding future live performances.
In summary, North West’s Kimokawaii Tour was canceled a few days before its opening show, leaving ticket holders without a refund policy and venues with unfilled dates. The cancellation was announced via an Instagram story with no stated reason. West’s music career continues with her EP N0rth4evr and other collaborations, but no new touring plans have been disclosed.
The tour’s abrupt end left ticket holders unable to attend the scheduled dates. Ticket sales, which had opened for presale on June 17 and general sale on June 19, are no longer available on Ticketmaster or other platforms. The Dallas House of Blues, the venue for the opening show, has removed the event from its schedule.
North West’s music career began in earnest with the release of her debut EP, N0rth4evr, in May 2026. The EP was self‑produced and marked her first full‑length project. Prior to the EP, West had performed on several high‑profile stages. She joined her father, Kanye West, onstage in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026, where the pair performed “Talking” and “Piercing on My Hand” before a crowd of 70,000. West’s first public performance with her father was at the Sunday Service event in Detroit on September 27, 2019, when she was six years old.
In addition to her work with her father, West has appeared on other artists’ tracks. In 2024 she contributed to ¥$’s single “Talking / Once Again,” which peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, and appeared on the duo’s 2024 song “Bomb” alongside her sister Chicago. She also performed on FKA Twigs’s “Childlike Things,” singing in Japanese on both songs.
Molly Santana, the 21‑year‑old rapper and singer, has gained recognition for her guest appearance on Drake’s 2026 track “Ran to Atlanta,” which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The two artists had announced the Kimokawaii Tour in June, with dates across 14 cities including Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
The cancellation was reported by multiple outlets, including Page Six, Us Magazine, and Billboard. None of the reports indicate a reason for the decision. The lack of a stated cause leaves fans and industry observers uncertain about the factors that led to the tour’s termination.
From a business perspective, the cancellation impacts several stakeholders. Ticket holders who purchased tickets for the now‑canceled shows are likely to seek refunds, though no official refund policy has been announced. Venues that had prepared for the concerts must adjust staffing and logistics. The tour’s cancellation also affects the marketing and promotion efforts that were underway, including presale campaigns that began in mid‑June.
North West’s decision to cancel the tour does not appear to affect her broader career trajectory. She remains active on social media and has continued to perform at other events, such as the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash festival in Bridgeview, Illinois, where she was supported by her mother. Her debut EP remains available for streaming, and she has maintained a presence on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
The industry will watch to see whether West will resume touring in the future. As of now, no new tour dates have been announced, and no statements have been released by her management or record label regarding future live performances.
In summary, North West’s Kimokawaii Tour was canceled a few days before its opening show, leaving ticket holders without a refund policy and venues with unfilled dates. The cancellation was announced via an Instagram story with no stated reason. West’s music career continues with her EP N0rth4evr and other collaborations, but no new touring plans have been disclosed.
