Kanye West is — at least for the moment — leaving political discourse behind. Earlier in the week it was reported that West was had designed a line of apparel meant to promote a black-voter exodus from the Democratic Party. There were various shirts and a hat unveiled with the slogans “Blexit†and “We Free†emblazoned across them, and West’s new friend Candace Owens told a crowd of people at the Young Black Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., that, “Blexit is a renaissance and I am blessed to say that this logo, these colors, were created by my dear friend and fellow superhero Kanye West,†according to Page Six. “[West] has taken one of the boldest steps in America to open a conversation we have needed to have.â€
But according to West on Twitter, he had no part in designing the “Blexit†logo, and will now be stepping away from politics to focus on creative endeavors.
He also posted a string of tweets a few hours before announcing his departure from the political sphere, detailing things he does believe in, like common-sense gun laws, compassion for asylum seekers, and support for members of the armed services. In addition to feeling like he’d been treated as a puppet, it’s possible, too, that West’s recent vociferous support for President Trump and his agenda may have created some strain at home.
Let it be known that Kris Jenner remains undefeated.