Headline Roundup • October 31st, 2018
Kanye West Denies Association With Blexit, Says He Is Distancing Himself From Politics
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Kanye West, a vocal supporter of President Trump, announced that he is "distancing" himself from politics after he was wrongly associated with helping spearhead "Blexit," a movement started by right-wing commentator Candace Owens which encourages blacks to leave the Democratic party. "I never wanted any association with Blexit. I have nothing to do with it," said West.
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