Kanye West has surprised the public on numerous occasions over the years, but he may have shocked people the most when he ran for U.S. President during the 2020 election. He made a lot of headlines at the time, though the campaign itself didn’t pick up much steam. While he ultimately conceded, he did receive tens of thousands of votes collectively in more than ten states. Years ago, West also suggested that he’d run again in 2024, though he’s been quiet on the subject for a while. Now, a source claims the rapper is still actively planning to run.
Per an insider, Ye is “100 percent still running for president” in the 2024 U.S. election. He has, however, yet to formalize his political bid but is allegedly putting plans in motion. The U.S. Sun also reports that he’s even starting selling “YE24” merchandise in order to promote his latest endeavor. As for why the Grammy winner wants to become the Commander-in-chief, he reportedly believes that taking on the job is his divine purpose:
