Chance The Rapper addressed Kanye West’s apparent endorsement of President Donald Trump on Twitter Wednesday, telling his followers that “Black people don’t have to be democrats.”
Chance said:
Talked to him two days ago. He’s in a great space and not affected by folk tryna question his mental or physical health. Same Ye from the Vmas, same Ye from the telethon. https://t.co/2zY3KpllV2
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 25, 2018
He added:
Black people don’t have to be democrats.
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 25, 2018
Kanye West sent a string of tweets Wednesday in support of President Trump, culminating with him sharing a photo of him wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat. (RELATED: Kanye West Sports ‘Make America Great Again’ Hat In New Photo — Trump Responds)
we got love pic.twitter.com/Edk0WGscp6
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) April 25, 2018
Trump also responded to another tweet Kanye sent, saying “Thank you Kanye, very cool!”
Thank you Kanye, very cool! https://t.co/vRIC87M21X
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2018