Just weeks after visiting the White House, Kanye West seems to have had a change in heart about being politically active. The rapper and designer disclosed on Twitter that he plans on “distancing” himself from politics, alleging that he’s being “used to spread messages I don’t believe in.”
“I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative!!!” he wrote.
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 week, West became associated with a campaign led by conservative activist Candace Owens, according to CNN, which encourages black voters to leave the Democratic Party.
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
Owens clarified that West’s only role in designing the logo for her campaign was an introduction to the artist, West seemed upset by the attention.
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
West wrote that he “never wanted any association” with the campaign and that he has “nothing to do with it.” He has shown support for Owens in the past, such as in April when he tweeted, “I love the way Candace Owens thinks.”
His decision to take a break from politics comes a month after a rant about Trump after his SNL performance caused another wave of backlash against the musician.
His close association with President Trump has also alienated many of his fans.
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