North West, the 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has told Dazed magazine she intends to take up what she described as a "regular job" at Starbucks when she turns 14. The remark comes as the teenager pursues a music career that has already produced an EP and a solo festival performance.
From debut EP to a wish for an ordinary routine
North released her debut EP, N0rth4evr, at the age of 12 and recently released a music video for the track "Aishite" on 6 August. The song — whose title means "love me" in Japanese — includes lyrics about betrayal and pressure, and North said that video is one of her favourites from the project.
Her comment about wanting to work at Starbucks was prompted by a Dazed question about what she would do if she were not an artist. She said she still wants to work and believes that at 14 she will be able to take up that kind of job. The full remark was straightforward:
"I still wanna work. I wanna work at, like, Starbucks next year. I think I can next year 'cause I'm gonna be 14. I want to have a regular job, I guess."
Career ambitions and recent setbacks
North told the magazine her music career is something she wants to pursue with seriousness. The Dazed interview also touched on changes to her earlier ambitions: she no longer wants to pursue professional basketball, and she said she avoids activities she feels she is not good at.
The release of the "Aishite" video followed news that a planned co‑headlining tour with rapper Molly Santana — the Kimokawaii Tour scheduled to begin in early August — had been cancelled. Site listings showed the tour's Dallas and Toronto shows marked as cancelled and the tour website removed, though details about the cancellation were not provided in the interview.
What this says about young artists
North's comments echo a recurring theme among young people who grow up in public view: a wish for ordinary experiences alongside high‑profile activity. Many children of entertainers speak of wanting normal routines and jobs as a way to ground themselves amid the demands of public life. In North's case, the desire to work at a global coffee chain may signal a wish for everyday structure rather than a rejection of music.
- Age and output: released EP N0rth4evr at 12; music video for "Aishite" released 6 August.
- Tour plans: co‑headlining tour with Molly Santana was cancelled, with shows in Dallas and Toronto removed from listings.
- Aspirations: has said music is what she wants to do with her life, despite exploring other, more ordinary work options.
| Item | Date / Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Release of EP N0rth4evr | May (age 12) | Debut EP launched at 12 years old |
| "Aishite" music video | 6 August | Single from EP; video cited by North as a favourite |
| Planned Kimokawaii Tour | Early August (cancelled) | Dallas and Toronto shows marked as cancelled; site removed |
Labour, childhood and visibility
While the interview centres on a celebrity child in the global spotlight rather than a local young worker, the remark invites reflection on how young people view work and identity. For many youth, a first job provides routine, independence and social experience. For those growing up in public view, the desire for a "regular" job can express a longing for the everyday encounters most teenagers experience away from cameras and publicity.
North's reference to Starbucks serves as a concrete image of that ordinary employment — a job that, for many, symbolises first steps into the workforce. The interview did not elaborate on any immediate plans to pursue paid work other than her continuing music activities.
Her music remains the throughline: she has described her creative ambitions as central to her life, and despite the cancelled tour, she continues to publish music and videos. The Dazed piece reveals a teenager negotiating a public creative path while considering the personal value of ordinary labour and routine.
For readers tracking youth in popular culture, North's comments are a reminder that even with a high‑profile background, young artists explore the same questions about work, stability and identity as their peers. Her wish for a "regular job" sits alongside her stated commitment to music, not necessarily in opposition to it.
Reporting from Rustenburg.
