Kim Kardashian Reveals If She’s Taking a Cut as North West’s Momager

Kim Kardashian is stepping into the momager role for her daughter North West, following in the footsteps of her own mother, Kris Jenner. But the big question remains—is Kim charging North a management fee? Here’s the inside scoop on Kim’s approach to managing her daughter’s rising career.

Kim Kardashian’s Take on Being a Momager

Kris Jenner has famously guided the careers of her children—including Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner—and built a multi-million-dollar empire in the process. Now, as Kim starts managing North West, she’s making it clear that she won’t be following one of Kris’ key business strategies.

“Guess what?” the SKIMS founder quipped while speaking to Khloe Kardashian on the Feb. 20 episode of The Kardashians. “This momager is not taking 10 percent.”

This statement is a direct reference to Kris Jenner’s longstanding policy of taking a 10% commission from her children’s earnings. But unlike her mother, Kim insists she won’t be profiting off North’s career.

North West’s Big Opportunity: The Lion King Concert

The conversation about Kim’s role as North’s manager came as she debated whether to let her 11-year-old daughter perform in The Lion King’s 30th Anniversary Concert at the Hollywood Bowl in May 2023. North, whom Kim shares with ex-husband Kanye West, played Simba and performed the classic song “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.”

Despite the amazing opportunity, Kim admitted she had reservations. “I just can’t decide,” she told Khloe, acknowledging that North isn’t trained in Broadway-style singing and that public scrutiny can be tough. “That’s what I’m worried about.”

In a confessional interview, Kim further explained, “North is very comfortable performing, but she’s not a singer. She raps, and she’s been on stage with her dad. But as a mom, putting her child on a platform for a lot of opinions—it’s something to really, really, really think about.”

However, North and Kanye didn’t share Kim’s concerns. When Kim brought up the opportunity to her ex-husband, Kanye’s reaction was simple: “It sounds cool.” North’s response? “Please, Mom, I want to do it.”

Balancing Career and Motherhood

For Kim, managing North’s career wasn’t something she expected to do so soon. “I wasn’t planning on being a momager for like another 10 years!” she joked to Khloe.

At 44, Kim has her own thriving career—not just as a business mogul and reality star, but also as an entrepreneur and actress. With multiple businesses and growing projects, she admitted that balancing her work with North’s rising career presents challenges.

“I still have like 10 years left of work that I want to do,” Kim shared in a confessional. “I still want to be me, you know? I still have more to do.”

One of the biggest sacrifices? Time. “Every day that North is busy doing something is a day that I can’t work,” Kim said. “Because she’s not doing anything without me being right there the whole time.”

What’s Next for North West?

With her Hollywood Bowl debut behind her, North West continues to explore her talents. Whether it’s rapping, performing, or following in her parents’ footsteps, it’s clear that North is already carving out her own path in the entertainment world.

As for Kim Kardashian, she’s proving once again that she can balance motherhood, business, and family legacy—even if it means stepping into the momager role earlier than planned. And while she may not be taking a 10% cut, she’s investing in something even more valuable: North’s future.

The Kardashian Legacy and Influence on Future Generations

The Kardashians have consistently redefined celebrity culture, leveraging their personal lives into multi-million-dollar brands. Kris Jenner, the original momager, pioneered this strategy, ensuring that her children built successful careers across various industries, including fashion, beauty, and entertainment.

With Kim taking on a similar role for North, the cycle continues—but with some key differences. Unlike Kris, Kim is stepping into the momager position while still maintaining her own highly active career. This presents unique challenges and requires a delicate balance of prioritizing both her personal ambitions and her daughter’s dreams.

Kim’s reluctance to take a commission from North’s earnings may also set a new precedent within the family. While Kris has built an empire through strategic business moves, Kim appears to be taking a more hands-on, supportive approach rather than treating North’s career as another business venture.

The Future of North West’s Career

North West is already a star in her own right. From viral TikTok videos with her mom to making surprise appearances at Paris Fashion Week, she is becoming a cultural phenomenon at just 11 years old. Her interest in music, fashion, and entertainment suggests that she could follow in both her father’s musical footsteps and her mother’s entrepreneurial path.

With Kim’s guidance, North is poised to build an empire of her own. But how will Kim’s role as momager evolve over time? Will she eventually take a step back, or will she continue to shape North’s career as actively as Kris did for her kids?

The Business of Being a Kardashian

Being part of the Kardashian-Jenner dynasty means more than just fame—it means turning opportunities into long-term success. Kim has already mastered this formula with her brands like SKIMS and SKKN by Kim, but now she faces a new challenge: helping North navigate fame while keeping her childhood intact.

Public perception is another factor Kim must consider. The Kardashians have always faced scrutiny, and placing North in the spotlight at a young age invites both praise and criticism. Kim has made it clear that she is cautious about how much exposure North receives and wants to ensure that her daughter’s experiences remain positive and empowering.

Conclusion: Kim Kardashian’s New Chapter as a Momager

Kim Kardashian is embracing the momager role, but she’s doing it on her own terms. By prioritizing North’s happiness and development over financial gain, she is setting a new standard for celebrity parents managing their children’s careers.

While Kris Jenner’s influence remains undeniable, Kim is proving that she doesn’t need to follow the exact same blueprint. As North continues to grow into a multi-talented young star, one thing is certain—her mother will be there every step of the way, guiding, supporting, and ensuring that North’s future shines as brightly as the Kardashian name itself.