North West's Tour With Molly Santana Abruptly Called Off
WHO:
NY Post - North West, the 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, was involved in the tour.
TMZ - North West was scheduled to perform with rapper Molly Santana.
WHAT:
Yahoo - North West's debut six-track EP, "N0rth4evr," was released in May.
Yahoo - Molly Santana stated, "i love you all so much & will make this one up to you," in her apology for the tour cancellation.
Yahoo - Santana has released two projects with a third, "Black Punk," scheduled for later in 2026.
E! News - North wrote on her Instagram Story, “I was really excited to go on tour w Molly Santana. Sadly it isn’t happening anymore.”
E! News - North teased, “But I have something special for u guys see ya soon,” indicating a future project.
Yahoo - The official website for the Kimokawaii Tour has been pulled down, and most of the 14 dates on the tour are marked as canceled on Ticketmaster.
Yahoo - The following tour dates are still listed unchanged but are marked as canceled on venue websites: Aug. 8 in Atlanta, Aug. 13 in New York City, Aug. 18 in Royal Oak, Michigan, Aug. 19 in Chicago, and Aug. 27 in Los Angeles.
NY Post - North West canceled her 14-date headlining tour, the Kimokawaii Tour.
TMZ - North West pulled the plug on two of her upcoming tour dates.
Billboard - The tour was in support of West's NOrth4evr EP.
WHERE:
NY Post - The tour was set to kick off in Dallas, Texas.
TMZ - The first performance was scheduled to take place in Dallas, Texas.
WHEN:
NY Post - The tour was set to begin on August 5.
TMZ - North West's first performance was scheduled for August 5.
WHY:
Yahoo - North West's tour caused a stir online, with some individuals voicing concern about her touring at 13.
Yahoo - Molly Santana issued a statement on her Instagram story apologizing for the change in plans, expressing regret for ticket buyers who had made arrangements to attend the tour.
Billboard - The cancellation was described as "Sadly, It’s Not Happening Anymore."
HOW:
Yahoo - North West has previously collaborated with her father, Ty Dolla Sign, FKA Twigs, and Lil Novi.
Yahoo - North West has been seen on stages with her father Ye and Molly Santana at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash in Chicago and Rolling Loud 2026.
Yahoo - Santana stated, "to everyone who bought tickets to the tour i sincerely apologize i know a lot of you have taken time out of your busy schedules and spent your hard earned money planning to be there …"
TMZ - The cancellation occurred just days before the scheduled performance.
(UPDATED July 31, 2026 22:24 UTC)
North West has made her musical debut with a six-track EP titled "N0rth4evr," which was released in May. In a heartfelt apology for her canceled tour, Molly Santana expressed her love for fans, stating, "I love you all so much & will make this one up to you." Santana has already released two projects and has a third, called "Black Punk," set to drop later in 2026.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 19:24 UTC)
North West announced on her Instagram Story that she was excited to go on tour with Molly Santana, but sadly, that tour is no longer happening. However, she hinted at something special coming up, saying, "But I have something special for u guys see ya soon." North has previously performed on stage with her father Ye and Molly Santana at events like Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash in Chicago and Rolling Loud 2026, which sparked some concern online about her touring at just 13.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 17:24 UTC)
The official website for the Kimokawaii Tour has been taken down, and most of the 14 scheduled dates are now marked as canceled on Ticketmaster. While some dates, including August 8 in Atlanta, August 13 in New York City, August 18 in Royal Oak, Michigan, August 19 in Chicago, and August 27 in Los Angeles, are still listed, they are also marked as canceled on venue websites. In a heartfelt statement on her Instagram, Molly Santana expressed her regret for the change in plans, apologizing to fans who had made arrangements and spent their hard-earned money to attend the tour.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 16:31 UTC)
North West, the 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has canceled her highly anticipated 14-date headlining tour, the Kimokawaii Tour, which was set to kick off in Dallas, Texas on August 5. The cancellation comes just days before the first performance, which was also scheduled to feature rapper Molly Santana. In a statement regarding the tour, it was noted, "Sadly, It’s Not Happening Anymore."