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Kanye West meets with Donald Trump at Trump Tower

KANYE WEST was spotted arriving at Trump Tower overnight with an entourage — and the president-elect joined West for a photo-op minutes later in the building’s lobby.

It was not immediately clear why President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with West.

“I just want to take a picture right now,” West said, standing next to a smiling Trump.

Singer Kanye West (C) arrives at Trump Tower with Kris Jenner’s boyfriend Corey Gamble. Picture: AFP
Singer Kanye West (C) arrives at Trump Tower with Kris Jenner’s boyfriend Corey Gamble. Picture: AFPSource:AFP

The 39-year-old rapper — who suffered a much-publicised meltdown last month in LA — was without his wife, Kim Kardashian, as he hustled by reporters shortly after 9am. Included in his entourage was Corey Gamble, who is dating West’s mother-in-law Kris Jenner.

Trump’s transition team has been trying to sign up top-notch performers to take part in his January 20 inauguration.

Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian are on different sides of the Trump v Clinton divide. Picture: Getty
Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian are on different sides of the Trump v Clinton divide. Picture: GettySource:Supplied

The New York Post reported this week that he planned to personally approach world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.

West has thrown his support behind Trump in the past. Following the election last month, he said from a concert stage, “I told y’all I didn’t vote, right? But I didn’t tell you — I guess I told you — but if I would’ve voted, I would’ve voted on Trump.”

Singer Kanye West and President-elect Donald Trump. Picture: AFP
Singer Kanye West and President-elect Donald Trump. Picture: AFPSource:AFP

It was however at odds with Kardashian, who was a Hillary Clinton supporter during the election, with West even posing in a picture with his wife and Ms Clinton.

The powwow at Trump Tower could have major political implications — as West himself has said he’s planning to run for president in 2020, the same year Mr Trump would be up for re-election.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with Hillary Clinton. Picture: Supplied
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West with Hillary Clinton. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied

“I have decided in 2020 to run for president,” West said at the VMAs in 2015.

This was West’s first big appearance following his release from the hospital. Last week he was spotted at a relatively low-key art event in LA with newly dyed blond hair.

A Trump rep did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

This article originally appeared in The New York Post

Source: News Corp Australia Network:

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