Kanye West appears to be backtracking his commitment to the “Make America Great Again” movement after stringing together a series of tweets in which he declared he will be distancing himself from politics to focus on being creative.
The Chicago-born rapper has become a divisive force since making regular appearances sporting a #MAGA hat, taking meetings with President Donald Trump, and stating his admiration for the 45th President of the United States. In his latest public performance, West has aired his support for prison reform, “common sense” gun laws, and “love and compassion for people seeking asylum.”
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
This is great news for those who just want to enjoy West’s music without the distraction of his proclivity to support and side with one of the most polarizing humans on the planet.
West also stated that he never wanted to be associated with Blexit, a conservative campaign that attempts to rally black voters to vote against the Democrats. Conservative pundit Candace Owens has previously said that West had designed t-shirts for the movement. She has since backtracked that claim.
I support creating jobs and opportunities for people who need them the most, I support prison reform, I support common-sense gun laws that will make our world safer.
— ye (@kanyewest) October 30, 2018
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
I would like to thank my family, loved ones, and community for supporting my ACTUAL beliefs and my vision for a better world.
— ye (@kanyewest) October 30, 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