After North West Was Called Out For Her 'Lion King' Performance, The Original Voice Of Simba Has Weighed In

North West, the oldest child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has been making waves on TikTok for a little while now, but she recently appeared on stage for a major performance. The 10-year-old took part in a two-day performance of "The Lion King" at the Hollywood Bowl, where she played the role of Simba. Since West’s turn as the iconic Disney character, people have taken to social media to share their takes on her performance. Many have taken issue with the fact that the pre-teen was tapped for the part. Now, Jason Weaver – who lent his vocals to the fictional young lion in the original film – is weighing in.

While Jonathan Taylor Thomas provided the speaking voice for young Simba in the 1994 classic (which can be streamed with the Disney+ subscription), Jason Weaver provided his singing voice. The former child actor notably performed "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" and “Hakuna Matata." Weaver was one of several original cast members from the movie who took part in the production at the Hollywood Bowl. Sometime after the first show, he took to his Instagram to share a photo featuring him alongside North West.