Kanye’s Bold Presidential Play
In a move that made headlines and sparked memes, rapper Kanye West announced that he voted for himself as the next President of the United States on Tuesday, November 3.
The Voter’s Self‑Signup
Late in the evening, the hip‑hop star and fashion designer showed up as if his 2020 run had been a busted reality show. He posted a photo of himself standing in front of an electoral map, captioned “WELP KANYE 2024.”
He went on to tweet: “Voting for the first time in my life for the President of the United States, and it’s for someone I truly trust… me.” Then he cut to a clip of the balloting process in Cody, Wyoming, where he literally put his own name on the ballot.
Limited Ballot Presence
West managed to get on the presidential ballot in a handful of states, but unfortunately he missed the big battlegrounds—Florida, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Who’s Out of the Picture?
Kim Kardashian, his wife, stayed on the sidelines. She neither endorsed his bid nor posted any pro‑Kanye messages; instead, she retweeted a helpful guide to voter hotlines from Democrat Kamala Harris.
- No public shoutouts from Kim.
- Just a bland retweet about how to dial in and vote.
From Trump Supporter to “Do‑Your‑Own” Candidate
Back in July, Kanye announced his shot at the White House, unleashing a series of bombastic tweets that raised eyebrows and got people worried about his mental health.
He has previously said in 2018 that he’s dealing with bipolar disorder and has pumped in a whopping US$6.7 million into his campaign.
The 21‑Time Grammy Champion
With a career spanning rap, fashion, and a dash of spirituality, Kanye’s presidential venture is adding yet another chapter to his storied, and sometimes strange, public life.
We’re all waiting to see if his “write‑in” strategy pulls any punch—or just adds a few memes to the polls.
