Rapper Kanye West has revealed that he plans to continue his career in politics following his failed bid for the 2020 presidential campaign, in which he only appeared on the ballot in a handful of states.
Rapper Kanye West stated in an interview with the ABC network that he still maintains his interest in holding political office, after he ran for president in 2020 with a failed candidacy that was only valid in a handful of states.
During a conversation broadcast on ABC, West (also known as Ye) confirmed his political aspirations while apologizing to his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, for the “stress” it may have caused her.
“She is the mother of my children and I apologize for any stress she may have caused you. I need her to be as least stressed and in the best mental state as possible so that she can raise those children, ”said the rapper.
When talking about his future, and questioned by Linsey Davis about his intention to participate in political life after the 2020 presidential campaign, West replied that he “absolutely” maintains that aspiration.
In 2020, at the height of the electoral contest between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the author of “Yeezus” launched a surreal campaign for the presidency of the United States. in which he only appeared on the ballots of a handful of states by not complying with the registration deadlines in most territories.
West, 42, spent more than $13.2 million, nearly $12.5 million of which came out of his own pocket, according to People magazine, just to appear at polling places in Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Vermont.
“It was not the right time for God,” the rapper analyzed in the interview, who on multiple occasions made reference to his deep religious beliefs.
West’s latest stage has been marked by erratic behavior. Among his latest scandals, an investigation by the Los Angeles Police stands out for a crime of assault after a fight with a follower.
In addition, after his divorce from Kim Kardashian, the rapper spent weeks making comments against the famous and her partner at the time, Pete Davidson, also summarized in a song.