Singer-dancer Jojo Siwa is protective of Kim Kardashian and Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s 12-year-old daughter North West. Siwa, who previously served as a babysitter for North West, revealed that she once confronted someone ‘shading’ the tween. Calling the whole situation “messed up”, Jojo Siwa feels people typically target North because of her famous parents.
Jojo Siwa is protective of North West
While speaking to E! News, Jojo Siwa revealed that she feels protective of North. The former Nickelodeon star recalled an incident where she overheard a choreographer’s assistant “shading” North’s performance in a 2024 stage production of ‘The Lion King’. “I literally stopped him and said, ‘Listen, not in my studio,’” Siwa said. Telling the host that she is the “10-year-old that everybody says something bad about.” Calling the whole situation “messed up,” she continued, “‘If we’re gonna s**t on a 10-year-old, we’re gonna not do it in my studio, so take a hike.'”Jojo Siwa is proud of North West, calls her a ‘cool young woman.’ Besides, the former Nickelodeon star thinks North, who has pursued a music career and modeled in a SKIMS ad, has “grown up into a really cool, young woman” with all that she’s achieved so far. “I’m so happy for her,” she raved. “She’s just figuring it out. She’s just being herself, and I love it.”Part of Jojo Siwa’s protectiveness comes from her own journey as a child artist.
A look at Jojo Siwa’s career
Jojo Siwa first appeared on Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition at just 9 years old, finishing in fifth place. Her energetic personality later made her a fan favourite on ‘Dance Moms,’ which helped launch her career. At 13, she signed a major licensing deal with Nickelodeon, turning her image into a worldwide brand. She appeared in TV shows, movies, and live performances, while her signature bows became popular across the globe. Her success continued with her concert tour from 2019 to 2022, which earned over USD 26.9 million in ticket sales in its first year alone, according to Billboard.
