Rarely Seen Moments Between Kanye, North West Have Us Convinced They’re Twins

It’s clear the outgoing father-daughter duo share a special bond, and these moments are proof.

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It only makes sense that Kanye West’s 11-year-old daughter North West would inherit her father’s outgoing personality and penchant for creativity.

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In fact, there have been many moments between Kanye and North over the years when the two seemed like twins. Whether it is through Kanye West encouraging North to join him on stage or North crediting her father for inspiring her fashion choices, there’s no denying that they influence each other. And with Kanye reportedly working on North’s burgeoning music career, we can’t wait to see what they do next.

North Performs at Kanye’s Yeezy Fashion Show

First there is the iconic performance that North gave at her dad’s Yeezy fashion show when she was just six-years-old. Supporting her with a smile on his face, Kanye couldn’t hide just how proud he was.

Kanye West Credits North For Making Him Fall In Love With Music Again

The support for North’s musical career doesn’t stop there. On his Instagram, Kanye West wrote a heartfelt post crediting his daughter for making him fall in love with music again.

North as Kanye’s Protégé

In a series of posts captured “training,” West guides his daughter through the making of her first album. Here he coaches her and supports her through recordings.

North Got Kanye Back In His Producer Bag

Here you have Kanye West playing one of the beats that he produced for the album as North West listens to what her dad has made for her.

Kanye Brings North On Stage

Kanye West looks like he’s beaming with pride at his daughter performing with his Sunday Service Choir.

North Performs Her Song Off Of Kanye West Vultures 1 Album

North performs the song she is featured on her dad’s Vultures 1 album.

North Directed One Of Kanye’s Music Video’s

Kanye West has a lot of trust in his daughters creative vision and direction. So much trust that at just 10 years old, she directed the music video for the song she featured on.

North Dresses Up As Kanye In A TikTok

The admiration is not just one sided as North is clearly just as a big a fan of her dad as he is of her. So much so that she dressed up as him for costume with her mum by her side.

North Is A Fan Of Her Dad’s Music

Not only does North dress up as her dad but she also dressed up as the bear from his Graduation album. She has respect for not only him but his work too.

Kanye Is North’s Fashion Inspiration

North West has even credited her father for being the inspiration behind her fashion. Her loud outgoing style is just another thing she has inherited from her dad.

Kanye West Is North’s Assistant Designer

In this interview, Kanye West can’t help but laugh at the fact that his daughter North makes him be the assistant to her fashion empire. Not only does she pursue her dad in music but she also imagines her own fashion empire.

Kanye West Is My Dad

If the love North West has for her dad hasn’t been evident enough, just look at the smile that comes on her face when she states the simple fact: “Kanye West is my dad”

The Bond Between Them Is Strong

Kanye West stated on an Instagram Live that North was ripping up couches so that she could see him. It’s clear that the bond between the two is strong and they don’t like to be apart.

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