Kanye To Acquire Parler, Trump Worries He’s ‘Crazy’

Forget Instagram and Twitter restrictions.. at least, for now. Ye has his eyes set on acquiring the conservative social media platform, Parler. "In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves," West said in a release by Parler.

Parler’s parent company announced the deal on Monday morning (Oct. 17), saying West had made "a groundbreaking move into the free speech media space and will never have to fear being removed from social media again," CNN Business reports.

This announcement comes after Instagram and Twitter put a restrictive hold on West's accounts after he shared a screenshot of an antisemitic text message he wrote to Diddy and posted another on Twitter.

The exact terms of the Parler deal weren’t disclosed, the outlet reports. West's agreement with Parler is not definite at the moment but it is expected to close in the fourth quarter.  Parlement Technologies would be involved still by providing technical services and cloud support.

In other Kanye news, his recent behavior has led former President Donald Trump to reportedly express concern for the rapper. Trump, who used to brag that West was "a friend of mine for a long time," reportedly commented on the rapper's behavior. Per Rolling Stone, Trump said that West is acting too "crazy" and that he needs some professional "help," according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. Trump reportedly is also trying to keep his "mouth shut" about all things Kanye for now.

Back in Trump's first run for the President of the United States in 2016, Kanye was seen actively on the campaign trail. The rapper wore a  MAGA hat on SNL and in turn, Trump set up public meetings at the White House and his Trump Tower with Ye. Trump also aided in the release of Ye's friend A$AP Rocky when the rapper was charged with assault in Sweden back in 2019.

Kanye has responded to the backlash over his "White Lives Matter" shirt he wore to his YZY SZN 9 collection that debuted in Paris Monday (Oct. 3).

The Yeezy founder wore a "White Lives Matter" t-shirt that made rounds on social media.
The rapper additionally posed for a photo next to Candace Owens in matching "White Lives Matter" shirts, which featured an image of Pope John Paul II on the front. The conservative commentator reposted the photo to her Twitter account.

Various models, including Lauryn Hill’s 23-year-old daughter Selah Marley, also wore the shirt on the runway which also made the emcee trend alongside West and Owens.

"Everyone knows that Black Lives Matter was a scam," Ye wrote on his Instagram Story per HipHopDX referencing the multi-million dollar financial scandals of the organization. "Now its over[.] You’re welcome."

The backlash was not well received by celebrities such as Jaden Smith, rapper Boosie and Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee.

“I Had To Dip Lol,” tweeted Smith after leaving the Yeezy Season 9 show in protest. “True Leaders Lead. I Don’t Care Who’s It Is If I Don’t Feel The Message I’m Out. Black Lives Matter. We Demand A More Progressive Future.”

"@kanyewest AFTER ALL WE BEEN THROUGH AS A RACE YOU PUT THIS DISRESPECTFUL S--- ON!!" Boosie wrote on Twitter. "U GIVES NO F---- ABOUT HOW BLACKS HAVE DIED N SUFFERED TO THE HANDS OF THE WHITE MAN N U SAY BUSH DON’T LIKE BLACK PEOPLE…REALLY N----."

Hollywood Unlocked founder-CEO Jason Lee, who was appointed West’s head of media and partnerships in March, announced he no longer works with the rapper because of this recent incident.

"Very humble and thankful to Ye for the opportunity to work with him but that part of our relationship has come to an end," he wrote next to the aforementioned photo of Kanye and Candace Owens on his Instagram Stories per HipHopDX. "And I don’t support this."

The Black Lives Matter organization also commented on Kanye's controversial stunt.

"While some may see Kanye and Candace's stunt as a distraction, we recognize that it harms thousands of families fighting for justice for their loved ones killed by state-sanctioned violence," the organization told TMZ.

They described Ye's and Owen's stunt as "toxic confusion" and that it is "used to legitimize violent assaults on Black people."

"Kanye knows very well that 'white lives' have never been targeted for oppression," the organization continued. "Black folks, in contrast, are at the bottom of virtually every economic, social, and political measure because of centuries of individual and institutional racism."

BLM responded to Ye's "scam" claim in disagreement and says that the movement will help Black people because "when Black people get free, everybody gets free."

Take a look at the backlash Ye has gotten for his "White Lives Matter" shirt: