October 21st 2023.
It's official: Kanye West will not run for president in 2024. According to Rolling Stone, the rapper's lawyer Bruce Marks made it clear: "He's not a candidate for office in 2024."
The Federal Election Committee filing confirmed that Kanye's political committee hadn't set aside any funding for primaries across the U.S. The expenditure reports also said that the committee didn't raise any money during the most recent reporting period and had less than $25,000 on hand.
Kanye made headlines during his first presidential bid, but he wasn't considered a serious contender. He was listed on just 12 states' ballots as a third-party candidate. However, a recent series of events have cast him in a negative light. He was criticized for praising Hitler, making antisemitic remarks, posting a swastika on Twitter, and displaying erratic behavior since his split with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. As a result, Adidas decided to sever ties with the rapper.
A former member of Kanye's campaign committee told Rolling Stone that the prospective 2024 campaign was in disarray. Allegations of sudden staff departures and unauthorized spending were reported. A source close to Kanye admitted that the chances for the 46-year-old rapper running were "beyond remote."
Kanye's 2024 bid may have been a surprise to some, but it appears that his presidential aspirations will have to wait. No word yet if he will again endorse former President Donald Trump.
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