What Happened When Kanye West Turned Up at a Trump Rally in Beverly Hills
Kanye West by Jason Persse
Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, drew significant attention when they attended a Donald Trump rally in Beverly Hills over the weekend.
At a Glance
- Kanye West and Bianca Censori surprised attendees at a Donald Trump rally in Beverly Hills.
- Their arrival in a Tesla Cybertruck immediately captivated the crowd.
- Trump supporters excitedly approached West’s vehicle.
- West spoke briefly to the crowd but quickly drove away.
- Kanye has previously shown support for Trump on various occasions.
West’s Surprise Appearance
Kanye West, now known as Ye, made an unexpected appearance at a Trump rally in Beverly Hills, alongside his wife, Bianca Censori. Arriving in a Tesla Cybertruck, the couple instantly drew attention from the gathered Trump supporters. Enthusiastic fans, waving “Make America Great Again” flags, ran up to Ye’s vehicle when he pulled over to greet them.
A video shared by TikTok user @ali.aam.06 showed the excitement as the crowd surrounded the Cybertruck. Despite the fans’ cheers, West’s words to the crowd were drowned out by their screams as he attempted to speak. Censori, seated beside him, appeared uncomfortable and looked away from the eager crowd. Shortly after the brief interaction, West drove off as supporters exclaimed, “We love you, Kanye!”
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Background on West’s Support for Trump
West’s presence at the rally aligns with his history of supporting Donald Trump. In the past, he has visited Trump at the White House and expressed his admiration for the former president. Notably, in 2016, West declared his support for Trump, stating he would have voted for him had he participated in the election. Their discussions have reportedly covered topics such as prison reform and other societal issues.
“I wanted to meet with Trump today to discuss multicultural issues,” Kanye tweeted at the time. “I feel it is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change.” source
During a 2022 dinner at Mar-a-Lago, West raised the prospect of Trump being his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. The meeting included radical right commentator Nick Fuentes, sparking controversy. Trump later commented on the encounter on Truth Social, advising Ye against running for office.
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Recent Controversies
In recent years, West has been a polarizing figure due to several controversial incidents. He faced significant backlash in 2022 for comments deemed anti-Semitic and for expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler during an appearance on Alex Jones’s show. Following these remarks, brands such as Balenciaga and Adidas severed ties with the artist.
Former Trump White House official Alyssa Farah Griffin revealed that Trump once considered having West conduct a church service on the White House lawn to promote national unity. “One day he wanted to have Kanye West come and do a church service on the White House lawn to unify the country,” Griffin disclosed. “And I can think of few things less unifying than that. But we were like, ‘Not the time or the place, sir.'”
Despite the controversies, West remains engaged in the public sphere. In August, he released the album “Vultures 2” alongside Ty Dolla $ign, featuring collaborations with artists like Playboi Carti, Don Toliver, and a posthumous appearance by TakeOff. Although delayed multiple times, the project’s release persisted amid ongoing debates and criticism surrounding West’s persona.
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