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Kanye West set to buy right-wing platform, amid potential George Flloyd lawsuit
Kanye West is set to buy right-wing platform ‘Parler’ after being blocked from other mainstream social networks
KANYE WEST- American Rapper Kanye West, or also referred to as ‘Ye’ has announced he is buying right-wing platform ‘Parler’.
Parler is used mainly by U.S. conservatives, and deems itself a “free speech” alternative.
“In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial, we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves.”
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The chief executive of Parler’s parent company, Parlement Technologies was quick to commend the announcement.
“This deal will change the world, and change the way the world thinks about free speech. Ye is making a groundbreaking move into the free speech media space and will never have to fear being removed from social media again.”
George Farmer, the chief executive of Parler’s parent company
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Parler, founded back in 2018, sits inline with other far-right platforms like Trump’s Truth Social.
Numerous tech giants like Apple, Amazon and Google have removed Parler from their services because of its far-right beliefs.
No further details have been released about the deal, but it will be finalised by the end of the year.
“Once again, Ye proves that he is one step ahead of the legacy media narrative. Parlement will be honoured to help him achieve his goals.”
George Farmer, the chief executive of Parler’s parent company
It follows Kanye West being widely condemned for numerous controversial remarks.
The comments regard his former wife Kim Kardashian, their children, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement and the Jewish community.
“death [sic] con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE. The funny thing is I actually can’t be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also[.] You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda.“
Kanye west tweet, now deleted by Twitter
Controversial George Flloyd remarks
It comes as Ye stares down the barrel at a possible lawsuit from George Flloyd’s family after making insensitive comments about his cause of death.
Civil rights attorney, Lee Merritt is representing the Flloyd family and says they’re considering legal action.
He said on a Podcast that Flloyd didn’t die by Police brutality to the neck but instead from the drug Fentanyl.
“When you look, the guy’s knee wasn’t even on his neck like that.”
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During the trial, it was confirmed that Former Police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on Flloyd’s neck, which ultimately led to his death.
