Internet impressed as Kanye West explodes about crime in Chicago when asked for thoughts on Palestinians

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kanye West reacted with rage about the crimes in his hometown Chicago as he was asked about his thoughts on Palestinians.

On Monday, February 12, as the ‘Yeezy’ founder arrived at LAX with his wife Bianca Censori, he was stopped by the reporters who asked him to share his “thoughts on the Palestinians” amid the Israel-Hamas War.

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The ‘Gold Digger’ rapper replied that he did not have enough information about the war and instead redirected the reporters to talk about the increasing crime rates in Chicago.

What did Kanye West say?

As West was asked about his views, he said that he “doesn't have enough information” about the war in Gaza, before adding, “It's love for everybody but don't pull me into that conversation.”

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He then focused on the crime rates of his city and remarked curtly, “I've got fourteen kids dying every week in my city. So talk to me about that!”

As another reporter asked him his “thoughts on the Palestinians?” West replied with an outburst, “I'm straight up with you. I'm from the south side of Chicago, born in Atlanta,” and added, “I don't have enough information on that.”

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Later, he and Censori moved away toward the security check point, per Daily Mail.

The rapper and fashion designer has long been vocal about the increasing crime rates in Chicago.

West has had a tricky couple of years, as he earlier lost his billionaire status and stirred controversy after making antisemitic remarks.

Netizens support Kanye West's answers

Internet rallied behind Kanye West as he pointed toward national issues, with several netizens claiming thjat his sharp reply made them respect him more.

A social media user said, "That’s a good answer, really. Americans really need to focus on what’s happening in American. (sic)"

Someone else added, "That’s a damn good answer, really. Kids dying in his city he finds more relevant than what’s going on over there. Good response IMO."

"Wow, this made me respect Kanye," remarked a third user.

"He's not wrong. Everyone's always trying to pull the "love for all" card when it benefits them publicly," said another.

A social media user added, "All i hear is facts. we rarely put america first anymore and we have a hell of a lot of problems to solve before solving others."

"This is the more reason why I love Kanye west. There is a problem in Chicago that need to be fixed first.not the one outside America," observed someone else.

Another netizen explained, "I mean, his response isn’t wrong. We’re always worried about everyone’s else issues and sending billions of dollars, when we can’t even fix our own issues. Spend some of that money here and we won’t have nearly as many issues. 😎."

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