Kanye West distances himself from politics, says he’s been ‘used’
- Kane West posted his comments just a week before US congressional elections on November 6 and after months of erratic behaviour
- Comes three weeks after a bizarre White House meeting with US President Donald Trump
Rapper Kanye West, who has been outspoken in his support for US President Donald Trump, now says he’s going to focus on his music and fashion after being “used” in the world of politics.
In a series of tweets, the 41-year-old West lashed out at conservative pundit Candace Owens for saying he had designed apparel for the so-called “Blexit” campaign, or “Black Exit” from the Democratic Party.
“My eyes are now wide open and now realise I’ve been used to spread messages I don’t believe in,” West wrote. “I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative !!!”
He did not say if his support for Trump had changed in any way, but he was unsparing in his criticism of Owens.
“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,” he wrote.
“I would like to thank my family, loved ones, and community for supporting my ACTUAL beliefs and my vision for a better world.”