Yesterday afternoon Kanye West unleashed yet another tweetstorm, this time distancing himself from MAGA World and claiming that he “feels used” by right wing activist Candace Owens, who West claims falsely credited him with a line of “Blexit” t-shirts. Today Owens posted a lengthy self-pitying defense. An excerpt:
Let me first say, to those that have relished in my hurt and pain: If knowing that I bleed and that I hurt brings you comfort and celebration— then there is no question that you won last night. Celebrate. Be comforted. I wouldn’t wish the way I felt last night upon my worst enemy.
If I had to imagine what it would feel like to have a bullet pierce my heart, it would be exactly like the moment I learned Kanye told the world he felt I had used him. I never once said that Kanye designed the t-shirts for BLEXIT. This is a lie that seems to have made its way around the world; a lie I would like to again correct for the record. To all those in the black community who felt their hearts break last night, remember this moment. Remember these emotions.
Remember the people who enjoyed your pain, and remember those who stood by your side. We all know how lonely this road can be. We all know how unpleasant this journey can be, but you will never lose me, and I will never lose you. #BLEXIT will happen because the universe and God are on our side.
The Kanye flap has apparently resparked a long-simmering feud between Owen and fellow wingnut shrieker Tomi Lahren.
Tomi,
I think I can speak on behalf of people on both sides of the political aisle and say we are sorry about your failed career.
The desperation to be relevant again by constantly subbing me and/or attacking @kathygriffin weekly—doesn’t bode well for any movement.
Grow up. https://t.co/iILhUQhYko
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) October 31, 2018
CANDACE CHILL OMG
— p53 (@betabeta_16) October 31, 2018
I’ve actually “chilled” for a year straight by not releasing nasty messages she sent about me that would have ended her non-career long ago.
Today I’m not in the chilling mood so unless she wants to get burned, she will stop subbing me immediately.— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) October 31, 2018