Candace Owens, a conservative commentator, has voiced her views on various celebrities, including Jay-Z and Kanye West. This news report will examine some of her recent statements and the controversies they have sparked.
Candace Owens says she lost respect for Jay-Z, and says Kanye West’s porn addiction is why Kanye West writes pornographic rap lyrics.
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Owens vs Jay-Z: A Clash of Convictions
Owens criticizes Jay-Z for betraying the Black community. She praises Kanye West for staying true to his beliefs. Owens hasn’t disclosed the exact reasons for her disapproval.
Owens might disagree with Jay-Z in the NFL deal. She sees it as hypocritical, undermining Kaepernick’s protest.
Another reason could be Owens’ envy of Jay-Z’s success. She might feel threatened by his influence in music. Owens may also hold personal animosity towards Jay-Z and Beyoncé. She accuses them of being anti-American and anti-police.
Whatever the reason, Owens’ comments on Jay-Z have provoked backlash from many fans and critics, who have defended Jay-Z’s achievements and contributions to Black culture and society. Some have also pointed out the irony of Owens’ admiration for Kanye West, who has praised Jay-Z as his mentor and friend.
Owens vs Kanye West: A Complicated Relationship
Owens has been a vocal supporter of Kanye West, who has also expressed his conservative views and endorsement of Donald Trump. Owens has praised West as a visionary leader who has inspired millions of people to think for themselves. She has also defended West from the accusations of being mentally ill or manipulated by the media.
However, Owens’ relationship with West has not been smooth or consistent. In 2018, West publicly distanced himself from Owens and her Blexit movement, which aims to encourage Black people to leave the Democratic Party.
West claimed that he had nothing to do with the Blexit merchandise that Owens had attributed to him and that he focused on his creativity instead of politics. Owens later said that she was shocked and hurt by West’s statement and that he had lied to the world.
Another source of tension between Owens and West could be their different views on pornography and sexuality. West has openly admitted to having a “full-on pornography addiction,” which began when he found a Playboy magazine at the age of five. He has spoken about how this addiction has affected his life choices and his music.
However, it’s important to note that the claim that Kanye West’s porn addiction is the reason he writes pornographic rap lyrics is a subjective interpretation. While his personal experiences may influence his art, it’s common for artists to explore various themes and narratives that don’t directly reflect their personal lives.
Owens, on the other hand, has been critical of pornography and its impact on society. She has blamed pornography for the decline of marriage and family values and the rise of sexual violence and degeneration. She has also condemned the sexualization of women and children in the entertainment industry and has called for the censorship of explicit content.
It’s unclear how Owens reconciles her support for West with her opposition to pornography and sexual expression. It’s also unclear how West feels about Owens’ views on these issues and whether they influence his artistic decisions.
Owens: A Controversial Figure
Owens’ comments on Jay-Z and Kanye West are not the only ones that have generated controversy and criticism. Owens has a history of making provocative and inflammatory statements on various topics, such as:
- The death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was killed by a subway train in New York City. Owens said that she had “no sympathy” for Neely and that he deserved to die because he was a “criminal” and a “menace to society.”
- The Black Lives Matter movement, which Owens has denounced as a “terrorist organization” and a “scam” that exploits Black people and promotes violence and victimhood.
- Her stance on white nationalism, which Owens has downplayed as a minor threat and a distraction from the real issues facing Black people. She also defended Adolf Hitler’s nationalism and said that he was not a problem until he tried to take over the world.
- Her views on COVID-19, which Owens has dismissed as a hoax and a political tool to control the masses. She also has opposed the lockdown measures and the vaccine mandates and has spread misinformation and conspiracy theories targeting the virus and its origins.
- Her criticism of Israel, which Owens has accused of committing genocide against the Palestinian people and of being a “rogue state” that should be isolated and sanctioned by the international community.
Owens sparked mixed reactions: cheers and criticism. Some admire her boldness; others call her ignorant. Legal battles and social media bans followed her comments. Owens sees this as stifling her free speech.
Conclusion
A conservative commentator, Candace Owens, speaks boldly about celebrities like Jay-Z and Kanye West. She respects Kanye but clashes over sex views. Opinions on racism, COVID-19, and Israel stir controversy. Owens’ words spark debates, revealing challenges in judging public figures.
