Candace Owens Denies Influencing Kanye, Blames Kim For TMZ Story

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She accused Kim of spinning a false narrative and told the reality TV mogul, "I am not the one."

The relationship between Candace Owens and Kanye West has been a tricky one, but these days, the pair seem to be on better terms. They've had ups and downs over the years, mostly due to reported disagreements regarding politics. Yet, when West was ranting recently about his ex-wife Kim Kardashian "kidnapping" their kids for a birthday party, Owens came to his defense.

It was a move that sat well with the Rap mogul, so when he debuted his latest Yeezy collection at Paris Fashion Week, Owens was by his side. However, there are some who believe that this pairing is an unhealthy friendship, as TMZ recently reported after speaking with "sources."

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We previously reported on the outlet stating that there were people in West's camp that believed Owens was a bad influence. She answered those allegations in a series of Instagram Story posts, alleging that it's the Kardashian-Jenners who are "planting these ridiculous stories about me in [TMZ]."

"I am honest to god not the one you want to step to," she said. "I am not Hollywood. I do not play these games. I took on Black Lives Matter and you do not want me to turn my attention to you, @kimkardashian."

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 12: Candace Owens attends the "The Greatest Lie Ever Sold" Premiere Screening on October 12, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for DailyWire+)

Owens insisted that she hasn't "persuaded Ye to do anything ever," and told Kardashian that she hopes their family reconciles. "Any time I have met you, you have never been anything but kind but I have seen up close how your media machine works. Please do not insert my friendship with Ye into the narrative."

She went on to call TMZ "trash" for running the piece before inserting a quote from Malcolm X. Owens denied being in West's ear, advising him about his "White Lives Matter" shirts, or taking any money from the music mogul.

Swipe below to read through all she had to say.

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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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