In an absolutely wild interview Tuesday, Kanye West called slavery a “choice” and spoke about what having a free mind really means.
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The interview took place at the TMZ offices in Los Angeles and eventually got heated between some employees and the rap mogul. West was asked about his recent pro-Trump social media postings and embrace of pro-Trump policies, activists and campaign gear.
“People are taught how to think we are taught how to feel,” Kanye when asked about his posts on Trump’s MAGA hat. “I felt a freedom in doing something everyone tells you not to do. I just love Trump.”
Kanye then went on a mind-bending tirade about why he does not use the word slavery and ultimately calling slavery a “choice.”
“When you hear about slavery for 400 years. For 400 years?! That sounds like a choice. We’re mentally in prison. I live the word prison because slavery goes direct to the idea of blacks. Prison unites us as one race. Blacks and whites being one race. The human race.”