“I’ve been used to spread messages I don’t believe in” – Kanye West says he is distancing himself from Politics
31st October 2018
Kanye West has announced that he will be distancing himself from politics because his “eyes are now wide open”.
In a series of tweets on his official Twitter page, the 41-year-old rapper revealed his “actual beliefs” and his “vision for a better world.”
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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.
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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.
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I would like to thank my family, loved ones, and community for supporting my ACTUAL beliefs and my vision for a better world.
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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.
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The father of three, who has been one of the biggest supporters of Donald Trump, concluded by saying:
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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 !!!
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