Kanye West Is Fed up With Politics: ‘I’ve Been Used’
Rapper Kanye West, who has repeatedly placed himself in the center of the political discourse in recent months, said he’s stepping back from politics after realizing that he’s been “used.”
West most recently stirred up controversy by meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office earlier this month, donning a red “Make America Great Again” hat and telling Trump about a wide range of ideas such as abolishing the 13th Amendment and replacing Air Force One with an Apple “iPlane.” . . .
My eyes are now wide open and now realize I’ve been used to spread messages I don’t believe in. I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative !!!
— ye (@kanyewest) October 30, 2018
West appears to have taken issue with a movement called “Blexit” which was created by conservative commentator Candace Owens to convince black people to leave the Democratic Party.
Kanye West designed ‘Blexit’ shirts urging black Democrats to leave the party https://t.co/1bWKL1I7lV? tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.4de330ea4d98 https://t.co/eBIzJksQjj
— Adela (@Ricanana) October 29, 2018
I introduced Candace to the person who made the logo and they didn’t want their name on it so she used mine. I never wanted any association with Blexit. I have nothing to do with it.
— ye (@kanyewest) October 30, 2018
It would be strange for West to be associated with a black exodus from the Democratic Party, considering just last week he was at an event in support of Chicago Democratic mayoral hopeful Amara Enyia, who he also donated $73,540 to.
I support those who risk their lives to serve and protect us and I support holding people who misuse their power accountable.
I believe in love and compassion for people seeking asylum and parents who are fighting to protect their children from violence and war.
— ye (@kanyewest) October 30, 2018
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