Kanye West announces that he is distancing himself from politics

Kanye West says he's "distancing himself" from politics.

On Twitter, the rapper says he's "used to spreading messages I do not believe in".

He was an ardent supporter of President Trump, but this decision seems to be centered on a campaign he was linked to, known as Blexit.

Led by conservative commentator Candace Owens, she encourages black Americans to leave the Democratic Party.

She claimed that the musician had designed clothes for the campaign, which the rapper has now denied.

The rapper tweeted, "My eyes are now wide open, I'm distancing myself from politics and focusing completely on creativity."

It seems that Kanye West has the intention to withdraw completely from politics now.

The musician wrote to his 28.7 million followers: "I support the creation of jobs and opportunities for the people who need them most.

"I support prison reform, I support common sense laws that will strengthen security in the world.

"I support those who risk their lives to serve and protect us and I ask those who abuse their power to be accountable".

This is not the first time the rapper, who wants to be called Ye, has to clarify his political convictions.

Earlier this year, he was criticized for stating that the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution, which ended slavery, should be abolished – a statement that he clarified afterwards . Apparently he wanted to write "fine".

And his performance in the American comedy show Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago aroused indignation and fun in the same way.

The 49-year-old, married to Kim Kardashian, wore a hat with Donald Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" and apparently gave a mantra in the air to support the president.

Extracts filmed by the public and broadcast on social networks show the rapper discussing his support for President Trump, his promise to run for president in 2020 and the need for a "dialogue not a diatribe".

"So many times that I talk to a white person and [they] Say, "How could you love Trump, he's racist?", He said.

"Well, if racism had troubled me, I would have left America a long time ago."

Kanye West was very forthright on his support for President Trump.

The two men met on several occasions to discuss issues such as employment and criminal justice reform.

However, stars like Snoop Dogg, T.I. and John Legend blamed Kanye West for meeting the US leader.

Kanye West closed this latest series of messages stating, "I believe in the love and compassion for people who seek asylum and parents who are fighting to protect their children from violence and the war."

"I would like to thank my family, loved ones and community for supporting my real beliefs and my vision of a better world."

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