Headline Roundup October 31, 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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"[I] now realize I’ve been used to spread messages I don’t believe in," Kanye tweeted. "I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative!!"
Kanye West breaks with 'Blexit': 'I've been used to spread messages I don't believe in'
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So the “Blexit” push was a bridge too far for Kanye West. In a series of tweets Tuesday afternoon, the rap star who proudly wore a MAGA cap and stole the show from President Trump
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Kanye West says he's "distancing" himself from politics. On Twitter the rapper claims he's being "used to spread messages I don't believe in." He has been a vocal supporter of President
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