Kanye West organized his first political rally in Southern California, the rapper who has already registered his candidacy for the presidency of the United States has caused great controversy in his first presentation as a politician, with a speech on slavery, religion and against control arms, also cried when referring to abortion.
Rapper Kanye West, the husband of Kim Kardashian, burst into tears when remembering that his father wanted to abort him, «There would have been no Kanye West because my father was too busy«, he also confessed that also thought about interrupting the birth of his oldest daughter, but his wife would not allow it, “I almost killed my daughter. I love my daughter«.
West’s messages have caused controversy, the rapper claimed to be in favor of the legality of abortion but proposed that a million dollars be given to pregnant women who decide to have their children, “If I had had the opportunity to receive a million dollars just for being pregnant would you have considered it? And then everyone would start having children, the greatest gift of life».
Kanye West llora en el estreno de su campaña a la presidencia de EEUU y promete 1 millón de dólares a quien tenga un bebé. https://t.co/IQjDVFmpIN pic.twitter.com/ZxNlHS2SU1
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On the other hand, the rapper lashed out at the renowned 19th century enslaved African American freedom fighter, Harriet Tubman, «She never actually freed slaves, made them go to work for other white people«, statements that have caused the indignation of many.
West, 43, also talked about gun control in the United States, leaving the controversy even more open, the singer said that shooting pistols is fun, also assured that if people stopped carrying weapons, other countries could invade the USA and enslave its citizens.
ABOUT HIS APPLICATION
Kanye West, who until recently supported Donald Trump, is being accused of campaigning for the sole purpose of favoring the current President of the United States. West has already registered his election campaign with the Federal Election Commission, called his political party Birthday Party, «When we win, it will be everyone’s birthday«. Although he has already missed the deadline to register to vote in several important states such as New York, Florida, Texas, or Illinois, the rap singer is looking for signatures to appear on the electoral roll of the other states. US elections will take place on November 3.