Kanye West Loaned His Presidential Campaign Over $6.7 Million: Report

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A new report states that Ye's campaign has already spent nearly $6 million in two months.

Although news regarding Kanye West and his campaign for President of the United States hasn't been favorable, the rap mogul trudges forward. Americans were surprised to hear the news that Kanye West was serious about his bid for the 2020 Election, and he made sure people recognized earnestness by registering as a member of the Birthday Party. He added his vice presidential candidate, Michelle Tidball, to his ticket, and since that time, Ye has been battling with states over his inclusion on the November ballots.

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According to the rapper's campaign finance report that was turned over to the  Federal Election Commission, Kanye West has loaned his presidential campaign $6.7 million. West launched his campaign in July and since that time, $5.8 million has already been spent. The monies have gone to "consultants and fees," according to The Hollywood Reporter, and a company named "Fortified Consulting" of Tempe, Arizona holds $1.2 million of the campaign's debt.

Aside from Kanye's loan, his campaign has received donations from the public, but they seem to just be from "typical citizens" that have given anywhere from $200 to $1,000 dollars. The fight for Kanye West has been uphill as he's been dropped from ballots left and right, and recently it's been reported that he's sued to have his name added to the ballot in West Virginia.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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