In a new rap about his “love” for Donald Trump and MAGA with rapper T.I., Kanye West continues to target the divisive and rigid narratives of the Left and, in particular, the Democratic Party, which he compares to a “plantation.”
“See that’s the problem with this damn nation,” says West. “All blacks gotta be Democrats. Man, we ain’t made it off the plantation.”
The song, “Ye vs. the People,” which debuted Friday evening on radio station Power 106, is a back and forth between West and T.I. about West’s announcement of his support for Trump, which T.I. strongly pushes back against while West stands firm. The song serves as a way for West to more thoroughly explain his support for MAGA and demonstrates his willingness to hear and address criticism for his stance.
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When T.I. cites Kanye’s responsibility to promote “the greater good,” Kanye responds by suggesting he’s countering hate with love and moving beyond “cultural” limits: