Rapper Kanye West says he is distancing himself from politics after being âused to spread messagesâ he doesnât believe.
West, who has been seen on several occasions wearing a âMake America Great Againâ hat, has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and visited the White House to meet with the president on Oct. 11.
On Twitter, on Tuesday, which include âcreating jobs and opportunities for people who need them the most,â âcommon-sense gun laws,â and âholding people who misuse their power accountable.â
âMy eyes are now wide open and now realize Iâve been used to spread messages I donât believe in,â âI am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative.â
West was reportedly involved in the design of merchandise for the âBlexitâ movement, a group of black Americans leaving the Democratic Party. He has now denied any involvement in the organization.
âI never wanted any association with Blexit,â âI have nothing to do with it.â
Just hours before indicating a departure from politics, of a child wearing a MAGA hat who dressed up as him for Halloween.
During Westâs bizarre visit with Trump three weeks ago, the two chatted about prison reform, mental health and tax breaks. West also hinted at a possible run for office in 2024.
In April, West tweeted Trump was his âbrotherâ and said the two
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.
â ye (@kanyewest)
I support those who risk their lives to serve and protect us and I support holding people who misuse their power accountable.
â ye (@kanyewest)
I believe in love and compassion for people seeking asylum and parents who are fighting to protect their children from violence and war.
I introduced Candace to the person who made the logo and they didnât want their name on it so she used mine. I never wanted any association with Blexit. I have nothing to do with it.
â ye (@kanyewest)
My eyes are now wide open and now realize Iâve been used to spread messages I donât believe in. I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative !!!
â ye (@kanyewest)