Kanye West responds to controversy over 13th amendment tweet
American rapper and fashion designer, Kanye West has sparked controversy over his comments on the 13th amendment
American rapper Kanye West. PHOTO: AFP
Kanye West has clarified his controversial comments on abolishing the "13th amendment" after receiving backlash.
In a tweet posted September 30, West wore a Make America Great Again (MAGA) hat, stating in the caption, “We will provide jobs for all who are free from prisons as we abolish the 13th amendment.”
In an interview with TMZ, the American rapper clarified that he does not seek to abolish the 13th amendment but to ‘amend’ it, saying he 'misspoke'.
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The 13th amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the US in 1865 unless in a prison.
The rapper criticised the exception clause that allows for imprisonment. "In order to make a freed man a slave all you have to do is convict them of a crime."
West's tweet was met with backlash on social media and has sparked intense debate.
Celebrities like Chris Evans, Lana Del Ray, have responded to the rapper’s comment on the 13th amendment, criticising his outlook.
Avengers actor Chris Evans criticised his 'myopia'.
West tweeted again on October 1 saying the "13th amendment is slavery in disguise".
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American singe rLana del ray responded to West's tweet by saying, "Trump becoming our president was a loss for our country but your support for him is a loss for our culture."
American rapper T.I. has partially agreed with West in an Instagram video, saying he did not want slavery but "the 13th Amendment says that slavery should be abolished unless in prison.”
Similar arguments are present in Michelle Alexander’s “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the age of colour blindness” and Ava Duvarnay's film, 13th, that say slavery is reproduced in modern prisons.
West had formerly sparked controversy when he claimed slavery was a 'choice' in May 2018 in a previous interview with TMZ.
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In a tweet posted September 30, West wore a Make America Great Again (MAGA) hat, stating in the caption, “We will provide jobs for all who are free from prisons as we abolish the 13th amendment.”
In an interview with TMZ, the American rapper clarified that he does not seek to abolish the 13th amendment but to ‘amend’ it, saying he 'misspoke'.
Kanye West sparks new outrage in calling slavery 'choice'
The 13th amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the US in 1865 unless in a prison.
The rapper criticised the exception clause that allows for imprisonment. "In order to make a freed man a slave all you have to do is convict them of a crime."
West's tweet was met with backlash on social media and has sparked intense debate.
Celebrities like Chris Evans, Lana Del Ray, have responded to the rapper’s comment on the 13th amendment, criticising his outlook.
Avengers actor Chris Evans criticised his 'myopia'.
West tweeted again on October 1 saying the "13th amendment is slavery in disguise".
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American singe rLana del ray responded to West's tweet by saying, "Trump becoming our president was a loss for our country but your support for him is a loss for our culture."
American rapper T.I. has partially agreed with West in an Instagram video, saying he did not want slavery but "the 13th Amendment says that slavery should be abolished unless in prison.”
Similar arguments are present in Michelle Alexander’s “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the age of colour blindness” and Ava Duvarnay's film, 13th, that say slavery is reproduced in modern prisons.
West had formerly sparked controversy when he claimed slavery was a 'choice' in May 2018 in a previous interview with TMZ.
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