Kanye West Announces Deal To Acquire Parler

Axios reports:

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, plans to acquire Parler, a Twitter-like social media app that has become a haven for conservatives. In a statement, Ye said he’s buying the platform to ensure people with conservative opinions “have the right to freely express ourselves” online.

Earlier this month, Ye’s Instagram and Twitter accounts were restricted in response to antisemitic posts. Details: In a statement, Parler’s parent company Parlement Technologies said it has entered into “an agreement in principle” to sell Parler to Ye for an undisclosed amount.

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NEW @Axios: Ye, formerly Kanye West, plans to acquire Parler

Big picture: Conservatives really starting to build alternate media universe
— Elon is buying Twitter
— Trump building his own platform
— Peter Thiel and J.D. Vance are funding Rumblehttps://t.co/2bMJVs6PDY

— Sara Fischer (@sarafischer) October 17, 2022

Candace Owens’ husband, the CEO of Parler, said, “This deal will change the world” and Ye “will never have to fear being removed from social media again.” pic.twitter.com/FT43pMXT4N

— PatriotTakes ?? (@patriottakes) October 17, 2022

Parlement Technologies is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement in principle for Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to acquire the Parler platform. The acquisition ensures Parler a future role in creating an uncancelable ecosystem where all voices are welcome. pic.twitter.com/KXdhV71prl

— Parler (@parler_app) October 17, 2022

Kanye West is buying the right-wing social media app Parler, which has been banned by Apple and Google multiple times and was used to coordinate the January 6 Capitol riot pic.twitter.com/0Oat8yQ4cC

— 3iKash (@3iKashKalita) October 17, 2022