North West, the eldest child of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, has joined the cast of Disney’s upcoming live concert event, “The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl.” This special performance, scheduled for May 24 and 25, will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the beloved Disney classic. The event features a star-studded lineup including Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Jennifer Hudson, and other notable figures. The live-to-film concert serves as a prelude to Disney’s upcoming movie, “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which explores the origin story of the titular character and is set for release on December 20.
In related news, Blue Ivy Carter was announced as the voice actor for Kiara, the daughter of Queen Nala and King Simba, played by Beyoncé and Donald Glover respectively, in the upcoming film. Director Barry Jenkins expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, citing the synergy between Blue Ivy’s young age and her sharing the experience with her mother.
North West, at 10 years old, has already made her mark in the entertainment industry. She voiced a Pomeranian named Mini in “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” in 2023 and is currently working on her debut album, “Elementary School Dropout.” Her father, Kanye West, has been actively supporting her music career, investing in her production and engineering. North West has been actively working on her album, doing 10 freestyles a day and collaborating with her friends on the record. She will also appear on Ye and Ty Dolla Sign’s upcoming album, “VULTURES 2,” following her initial appearance on “TALING” from “VULTURES 1,” which debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.