North West cancels first headlining tour

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's eldest child North West has cancelled her first-ever tour.

The 13-year-old was set to kick off her co-headlining tour with 21-year-old rapper Molly Santana in Dallas, Texas on 5 August and perform in cities including New York City, Chicago and Toronto before wrapping up in Los Angeles on 27 August.

However, they announced on their Instagram Stories on Thursday night that the Molly x North Kimokawaii Tour was no longer going ahead.

"I was really excited to go on tour with Molly Santana. Sadly it isn't happening anymore, but I have something special for u guys. See ya soon," North wrote in a since-deleted post.

In a separate statement, Molly commented, "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. Nothing makes me more happy than the opportunity to share more amazing memories with you all and I hope to see you soon.

"You are all so greatly appreciated and please know that I never take your time or support lightly. I love y'all so much and I promise I will make this one up to you. Black punk otw (on the way) & be right back."

Neither of the stars explained the reason for the cancellation. The tour's official website has been taken down.

North released her debut EP, N0rth4evr, in May and appeared onstage with Molly during her debut festival appearance at Rolling Loud in Miami, Florida that month.

They announced their tour in June, days after their performances at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash in Chicago.