North West called out for "stealing" ZaZa's 'What I Do' beat
Battle of the pint-sized rappers! North West remixed a five-year-old Instagram star's song without her permission and the internet was not having it.
North West's music career has barely taken off and she is already being accused of stealing beats.
The six-year-old made her rap debut at Kanye West's fashion show during Paris Fashion Week a few days ago.
While her dad was beaming with pride, many who saw a clip from the show thought the beat of North's new song sounded very familiar.
The aspiring rapper was accused of copying a song recorded by five-year-old Instagram star, Zahara 'ZaZa' Bean.
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Social media users weren't the only ones who noticed that North's song sounded like ZaZa's track, 'What I Do'. ZaZa's family released a statement about the issue on her page.
"We take PRIDE in creativity, and believe whether a child’s involved or an adult... creativity deserves RESPECT/homage!" the post read.
But it seems the family is not mad that North used ZaZa's beat and only want the credit she deserves.
"What @kimkardashian (Kanye west) are doing with their daughter... with the inspiration of ZaZa & our family in mind is okay... we not mad BUT.... PLS SHOW LOVE AND SUPPORT TO THE ORIGINAL FIRST!!! We admire Kanye west, and adore his journey. However, we don’t wanna feel like our daughter’s journey in the world of entertainment is being STIFLED."
Listen to ZaZa's song below:Here's North's version:
North West performing at Yeezy Season 8 in Paris tonight. #PFW pic.twitter.com/H5BGSkNSrf
— Valentino (@DIORSBITCH) March 2, 2020
North's mother Kim Kardashian has responded to the drama. She said North is a big fan of ZaZa's and meant no harm.
"We love you, North is a huge fan and records in the studio all the time with her dad and is inspired by ZaZa and loves Lay Lay too! Today's performance of North’s remix of ZaZa’s song was something she asked to do at the last minute and a complete surprise. I didn’t mean to not give credit where credit was due. Would love for the girls to meet soon," the reality star wrote.
Kim also gave ZaZa credit when she shared a picture from North's performance on her Twitter page.
I’m so proud of my Northie!!!!!! Her 1st performance had me in tears! She had an impromptu performance on stage at her dads Yeezy Season 8 fashion show! Shout out to Zaza!!! @redcarpetZaZa North hopes you like the remix!!! pic.twitter.com/f9Zas0OLlz
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) March 3, 2020
Twitter users are not impressed with Kim's explanation.
Kim Kardashian Vulture West is pretending like not giving credit to Zaza was an “innocent” mistake, but that’s hard to believe when her entire livelihood depends on paid promotion and credit. They’re teaching North early how to earn her keep.
— Riley Freeman (@TrillaryBlinton) March 3, 2020
Kanye West is a known Producer why record Zaza’s "What I Do" beat? for his daughter without their approval & performed it at fashion week & still didn't credit her...
— sunny🖤 (@c_ewenike) March 3, 2020
Bro we know they're still young and all but jezz!! you're a producer why can't you get north her own beat? pic.twitter.com/9df8WXorta
Kanye and North West stole ZaZa song and ion like det pic.twitter.com/YmchCq7DRZ
— $heaRich.🦂 (@shealaakil) March 2, 2020
y’all North West tried to remix & copy Zaza song (What I Do) and lmaooo pic.twitter.com/eePeLMycGW
— alexus (@lexjanaa) March 3, 2020
North West performing a song that’s not hers. Anyways Meet ZaZa @redcarpetZaZa the creator of the song. Go show her some love and check out her music videos 💗 https://t.co/cROkNaRuPH
— ThatsTheTea 😈 (@weetasalexia) March 2, 2020
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Main image courtesy of Instagram/@redcarpetgirlz and @kimkasrdashian