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‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ TV Programme, London, Britain. – 28 Feb 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kanye West says he\u2019s \u201cdistancing\u201d himself from politics.<\/p>\n

On Twitter the rapper claims he\u2019s being \u201cused to spread messages I don\u2019t believe in.\u201d<\/p>\n

He has been a vocal supporter of President Trump but this decision appears to centre around a campaign he was linked to known as Blexit.<\/p>\n

Run by Conservative commentator Candace Owens it encourages black Americans to quit the Democratic party.<\/p>\n

She claimed the musician had designed clothing for the campaign, something which the rapper has now denied.<\/p>\n

\u201cI introduced Candace to the person who made the logo and they didn\u2019t want their name on it so she used mine. I never wanted any association with Blexit. I have nothing to do with it.\u201d he tweeted.<\/p>\n

The rapper tweeted: \u201cMy eyes are now wide open. I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative.\u201d<\/p>\n

It seems Kanye West intends to step away from politics altogether now.<\/p>\n

Writing to his 28.7 million followers the musician said: \u201cI support creating jobs and opportunities for people who need them the most.<\/p>\n

\u201cI support prison reform, I support common-sense gun laws that will make our world safer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI support those who risk their lives to serve and protect us and I support holding people who misuse their power accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not the first time, the rapper, who wants to be referred to as Ye, has had to clear up his political beliefs.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year he came under fire for for saying that the 13th amendment of the US Constitution, which brought an end to slavery, should be abolished \u2013 a statement that he later clarified. Apparently he meant to write \u201camend\u201d.<\/p>\n

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And his performance on the American comedy show Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago sparked outrage and amusement in equal measure.<\/p>\n

The 49-year-old, who is married to Kim Kardashian, wore a hat with Donald Trump\u2019s slogan \u201cMake America Great Again\u201d and apparently gave an unscripted, off-air rant in support of the president.<\/p>\n

Excerpts filmed by the audience and shared on social media show the rapper discussing his support for President Trump, his pledge to run for president in 2020 and the need for a \u201cdialogue not a diatribe\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo many times I talk to a white person and [they] say, \u2018How could you like Trump, he\u2019s racist?’\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, if I was concerned about racism I would\u2019ve moved out of America a long time ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kanye West has been very upfront about his support for President Trump.<\/p>\n

The pair have met several times discussing issues including employment and criminal justice reform.<\/p>\n

However stars including Snoop Dogg, T.I. and John Legend have criticised Kanye West for meeting the US leader.<\/p>\n

Kanye West ended this latest series of messages saying: \u201cI believe in love and compassion for people seeking asylum and parents who are fighting to protect their children from violence and war.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to thank my family, loved ones, and community for supporting my ACTUAL beliefs and my vision for a better world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013<\/p>\n

Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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