COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, delivered a lengthy monologue Sunday touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals. Wearing a protective vest and with “2020” shaved into his head, the entertainer spoke before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina. Last week, he qualified to appear on Oklahoma’s presidential ballot, the first state where he met the requirements before the filing deadline. West needs to collect 10,000 signatures by noon Monday to appear on the South Carolina ballot, according to state law. ADVERTISEMENTWest, who is married to reality television star Kim Kardashian West, initially announced his candidacy on July 4.gsgRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 19, 2020 23:15 UTC