Kanye West Is Buying Social Media Platform Parler, Company Says
October 17, 2022
Controversial social media networking site Parler says it is being acquired by Kanye West. The platform, a favorite among American conservatives, made the announcement in a blog post Monday.
West, who now goes by the name “Ye,” said in a statement: “In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves.”
The platform, often used by supporters of President Donald Trump, was swept in controversy over the role it played in the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol building. That led a slew of tech companies, including Google and Amazon, to blacklist the service, rendering its app and website inaccessible.
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