Kanye West denies claims Republican Party is paying him to run for president

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Kanye West has denied claims the Republican Party is paying him to run for president as a distraction in a bid to support Donald Trump’s re-election.

The rap superstar announced he was running for the White House in July, though doubts remain over how seriously to take his campaign.

West, who is running as an independent candidate, has missed the cut-off to be included on November’s ballot in many states.

This led to rumours his bid was a distraction and an attempt to lure voters from Mr Trump’s rival, Joe Biden. But during an appearance on Nick Cannon’s podcast, teased on Instagram, footwear mogul West dismissed the rumours and said the Republican Party cannot afford to pay him.