Kanye West announces plan to change his name and run for president in 2024

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Kanye West announced that he might change his name to “Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West” for a hot minute.

On November 8, West made an appearance at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City where he announced his plan.

“When people say it’s crass to call yourself a billionaire, I might legally change my name to Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West for a year until y’all understand exactly what it is,” he told the crowd at the festival.

Additionally, he confirmed his plans to run for president in 2024.

“When I run for President in 2024, we’re going to definitely — yo, whatchu all laughing at,” he said.

After the audience stopped laughing, he continued: “When I run for President in 2024, there would be so many jobs that I’m not gonna run, I’m gonna walk.”

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