Kanye West says he has been 'used' as he distances himself from politics
'My eyes are now wide open and now realise I've been used to spread messages I don't believe in,' rapper says
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Your support makes all the difference.Kanye West has announced he is distancing himself from politics after being used to "spread messages [he] don't believe in".
In a series of tweets, West said his eyes are now "wide open" and he will focus on his creativity.
The 49-year-old rapper met US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this month, to discuss subjects including criminal justice reform, jobs and gang violence in West's home town of Chicago.
West wore a Make America Great Again cap as he spoke to president Trump in front of reporters in the Oval Office on 11 October.
To his 28.7 million followers, West tweeted: "I support creating jobs and opportunities for people who need them the most, I support prison reform, I support common-sense gun laws that will make our world safer. I support those who risk their lives to serve and protect us and I support holding people who misuse their power accountable. I believe in love and compassion for people seeking asylum and parents who are fighting to protect their children from violence and war."
West referred to the conservative commentator Candace Owens, who said that he had designed clothing for her campaign Blexit, encouraging black Americans to quit the Democratic party.
"I introduced Candace to the person who made the logo and they didn't want their name on it so she used mine. I never wanted any association with Blexit. I have nothing to do with it," West said. "I would like to thank my family, loved ones, and community for supporting my ACTUAL beliefs and my vision for a better world.
"My eyes are now wide open and now realise I've been used to spread messages I don't believe in. I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative !!!"
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