The rapper has entered the race for the White House invoking his religious beliefs. Prof Josef Sorett looks at whether West’s presidential bid is anything more than a stunt
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Kanye West launched his bid for the White House on Sunday with a chaotic event in North Carolina. He delivered a rambling address that touched on theology, homelessness and corporate power before engaging one member of the audience in a long discussion about abortion.
Prof Josef Sorett of Columbia University tells Rachel Humphreys that while West’s entry to the presidential race could be a promotional stunt, it is underpinned by his strong religious values that run through his music. And it raises interesting questions about the nature of the relationship between religion and politics in the US and where black voters fit into that discussion.
Source: US Politics - theguardian.com
