North West’s Lion King performance DEFENDED by fans after trolls said that the youngster ‘can’t sing’ and only got the role because her parents are Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

North West has earned an army of defenders online following brutal backlash for her performance as a Young Simba during The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary concert on Friday.

While trolls blasted the eldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, others have taken to social media to push back against the vitriol.

‘North West’s Lion King performance was so cute – she’s a child, like y’all need to calm down,’ wrote one.

Y’all don’t like Kim, so y’all take it out on North? Why are people posting videos of her Lion King performance talking about how much better it would be it was actually a talented kid??? That’s a baby! Why are y’all being weird?’ asked another.

One wrote, ‘The world is really so cruel sometimes. North performed for some Hollywood Lion King play, and they are ripping that little girl apart online. She is a child…’

North West has earned an army of defenders online following brutal backlash for her performance as a Young Simba during The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary concert on Friday

While some trolls blasted the youngster, others have taken to social media to push back against the vitriol and to urge people to stop ‘bullying’ North

North made her acting debut when she took to the stage at The Hollywood Bowl to perform I Just Can’t Wait To Be King on Friday night – with her famous parents proudly watching on from the audience.

After belting out lyrics at the crowded venue, she received a standing ovation from the audience. 

However, some social media users on X (formerly known as Twitter) shared their thoughts on Kim and Kanye’s daughter snagging a coveted role in the musical concert.

One noted: ‘Nepotism is literally the best thing to be born with,’ while another added, ‘The worst case of nepo I have witnessed.’

Another penned, ‘Nepotism and the synonym next to it is KARDASHIANS,’ followed by laughing face emojis.

‘Nepotism is so crazy lol,’ one wrote. ‘Someone else’s more talented, probably voice and dance trained kid didn’t get it because his/her family isn’t famous enough.’

One social media user penned, ‘She looks great and it seems like she’s having a lot of fun, but I’m definitely not gonna bypass the fact that we all know she wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t who her parents were. This is classism at its finest!’

North has been the victim of brutal online trolling since her performance on Friday

Some naysayers said that the 10-year-old only got the gig because she’s the daughter of Kim Kardashian (pictured) and Kanye West

Another chimed: ‘Aw man…I feel bad for the kids there that are actually talented who could’ve nailed this.

‘I’m sure her mom’s influence (or money) is the only reason she got this leading/singing role.’

One also shared, ‘I don’t like that fact that she got this solely based on her mom or dad.

‘There’s a kid out there with real talent that should’ve been given this opportunity. And no I’m not a hater I actually like the “Kardashians.”‘

It’s unclear if North went through a standard audition process. DailyMail.com has reached out to a Kardashian spokesperson for comment.

Earlier this month, it was announced that North was cast in the live-to-film concert event which ran for two nights on May 24 and May 25. The Hollywood Bowl can notably hold up to 17,500 people and tickets for the concert began at $60.

The eldest child of Kim and Kanye – who were also in attendance at the concert – took to the stage at The Hollywood Bowl to perform I Just Can’t Wait To Be King

Another penned, ‘Nepotism and the synonym next to it is KARDASHIANS,’ followed by laughing face emojis

‘Nepotism is so crazy lol,’ one wrote. ‘Someone else’s more talented, probably voice and dance trained kid didn’t get it because his/her family isn’t famous enough’

One social media user penned, ‘She looks great and it seems like she’s having a lot of fun, but I’m definitely not gonna bypass the fact that we all know she wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t who her parents were. This is classism at its finest!’

One also shared, ‘I don’t like that fact that she got this solely based on her mom or dad. There’s a kid out there with real talent that should’ve been given this opportunity. And no I’m not a hater I actually like the “Kardashians”‘

Earlier this month, it was announced that North would join the cast for the live-to-film concert event which ran for two nights on May 24 and May 25

North joined other stars on the stage, such as Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons and also Nathan Lane.

Kanye was in attendance at the concert to support his daughter, as well as Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and her husband Travis Barker.

Kim also cheered on North from backstage, sharing photos to her Instagram Stories from North’s dressing room.

The proud mom posted snaps of their all-access passes on lanyards, along with some character-inspired cupcakes.

She also thanked Kris and grandmother Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell for sending flowers, sharing video of the orange arrangements.

The SKIMS founder later uploaded a clip of herself watching the concert with daughter, Chicago, six, propped up on her lap.

The TV personality also shared a snap as North sweetly combed her younger sister’s hair while spending time backstage.

She later posed with some of the other cast members during the concert, such as with the actor who played Zazu. North also flashed a cheerful smile as she stood next to Jason Weaver for a memorable photo.

The ten-year-old joined other stars on the stage, such as Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons and also Nathan Lane; seen with Hudson above

She also thanked Kris and grandmother Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Campbell for sending flowers, sharing video of the orange arrangements

The SKIMS founder later uploaded a clip of herself watching the concert with daughter, Chicago, propped up on her lap

The TV personality also shared a snap as North sweetly combed her younger sister’s hair while spending time backstage

She later posed with some of the other cast members during the concert, such as with the actor who played Zazu

North also flashed a cheerful smile as she stood next to Jason Weaver for a memorable photo

And on Sunday, the mother-of-four uploaded more behind-the-scenes snaps on her Instagram stories, including one where North was seen with Jennifer Hudson. ‘The Queen @iamjhud,’ was added towards the bottom of the image.

She shared a picture of a Lion King-inspired bouquet that contained small studded animals of the characters from the movie.

Kim also snapped a photo of North flashing an excited smile as she mingled backstage with some of the cast.

North earned a standing ovation as she took the stage to perform I Just Can’t Wait to Be King from the 1994 Walt Disney animated movie.

The Elementary School Dropout artist donned a much more casual version of the usual Broadway costumes, sporting a yellow hoodie and matching shorts with a fuzzy hood and slippers.

North’s acting debut came after she announced her first album Elementary School Dropout in March, a nod to her dad’s 2004 debut The College Dropout.

The preteen was also featured on ‘Talking / Once Again’, from Vultures 1, Ye’s collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign.

The track made North one of the youngest artists to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 30 in February.

And on Sunday, the mother-of-four uploaded more behind-the-scenes snaps on her Instagram stories, including one where North was seen with Jennifer Hudson

She also shared a picture of a Lion King-inspired bouquet that contained small stuffed animals of the characters from the movie

Kim also snapped a photo of North flashing an excited smile as she mingled backstage with some of the cast

She repeatedly performed live with Kanye during various album release events for Vultures 1, including in Miami in December and Paris in February

Although she made her acting debut on Friday night at the Hollywood Bowl, North is no stranger to the stage, thanks to her collaborations with her father.

She repeatedly performed live with Kanye during various album release events for Vultures 1, including in Miami in December and Paris in February.

The rising musical artist – as well as her siblings Chicago, six, and Psalm, five – also joined their father onstage at the Rolling Loud Festival in California this March.

North opened up about her love of singing on the cover of i-D last October, explaining that ‘performing is my favorite,’ and the passion comes ‘mostly from me… and then a little bit of my dad.’

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