Kanye West met with Donald Trump and Twitter can’t deal

KANYE West shocked pretty much everybody when he strolled into Trump Tower to meet with the President-elect on Tuesday — now he’s explained why.

Kanye West and President-elect Donald Trump arrive to the lobby of Trump Tower in New York. Picture: AP Photo/Seth Wenig

KANYE West’s bizarre meet and greet with the President-elect at Trump Tower on Tuesday threw the internet into chaos, setting Twitter alight with possibilities.

The rapper, sporting his freshly bleached ‘do, was spotted entering Trump Tower with a large entourage and a videographer on Tuesday morning, nearly two weeks after being released from hospital following his much-publicised meltdown.

Sending out a series of Tweets after the meeting — his first in several months — West, 39, declared that it was “important to have a direct line of communication” with Mr Trump and that he wanted to discuss “multicultural issues” with the President-elect.

“These issues included bullying, supporting teachers, modernising curriculums, and violence in Chicago,” he tweeted. “I feel it is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change.”

I wanted to meet with Trump today to discuss multicultural issues.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2016

These issues included bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculums, and violence in Chicago.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2016

I feel it is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2016

West finished with a tweet simply stating “#2024” — which may indicate that his previously stated plan to run for President in 2020 has been put on the backburner for another four years.

#2024

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 13, 2016

On Wednesday morning, the Famous rapper tweeted a picture of his signed copy of Mr Trump’s TIME magazine cover, featuring a handwritten message from the “Man of the Year” himself.

“To Kanye, you are a great friend. Thanks,” it reads.

pic.twitter.com/tNMBk0sZJw

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) December 14, 2016

Kim Kardashian West, who the future leader of the free world once publicly declared “has a fat arse,” was not in attendance with her husband during Tuesday’s visit to Trump Tower.

President-elect Trump and Yeezy emerged shortly after their meeting and posed for a photo-op, as the awaiting press pool fired questions at them. Namely, what WERE they talking about?

Mr Trump’s response: “We’re just friends, just friends. He’s a good man. Going well. Long time — We’ve been friends for a long time,” he said. “Life, we were discussing life.”

Kanye’s answer: “I just want you to take my picture right now.”

Twitter had other ideas. A possible cabinet position? Performing at Mr Trump’s inauguration?

Here were a few of the most popular theories.

So I guess Kanye is either performing at the inauguration or is the new Secretary of the Interior.

— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) December 13, 2016

Breaking news: Trump and Kanye have confirmed their collab album in response to JCole and Kendrick's album announcement pic.twitter.com/NQJh1q3ef2

— Holden Szalek (@GlooManChoo) December 13, 2016

I heard Kanye was in NYC to meet with a psychiatrist then I heard he met with Trump. He is definitely gone... past Britney crica 2007

— Shannon Kennedy (@shankennedy13) December 13, 2016

Donald Trump: doesn't have the time to address his business conflicts.

Also Donald Trump: has time to meet with Kanye West.

— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) December 13, 2016

.@kanyewest u didn't have to go this far to overshadow taylor on her birthday

— yohana desta (@YohanaDesta) December 13, 2016

@MythiliSk lol not secretary of treasury, cuz trump dont trust african amerian for that role.

— James do (@Jamesdo222) December 13, 2016

TRUMP: I'm not selling my company

LAWYER: That's illegal

TRUMP: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

STAFF: People are talking

TRUMP: ...march Kanye by the press

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) December 13, 2016

Kanye West for Secretary of Agriculture. Because why not, at this point https://t.co/HNDHlJDeyK

— Philip Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 13, 2016

Kanye West met with Donald Trump Tuesday morning so they could show off their matching hair! pic.twitter.com/W5PbZ7Qjt7

— Wiretapped TV (@WiretappedTV) December 13, 2016

Donald Trump and Kanye West hung out today. What's next, Barack Obama and Garth Brooks going out for a couple of brewskies?

— tofer brown (@toferbrown) December 13, 2016

Trump meeting with Kanye to get us a new National Anthem LOL

— Pàpå👺Pïklíz® (@JudusMaximus) December 13, 2016

I think we underestimated Kanye and this was all part of his plan to take over the world. #trump is just a piece in his game

— Hollyn (@HollyN_Page) December 13, 2016

Listen. Ten years ago if you told me Kanye would be supporting Trump with blonde hair. I would've stopped talking to you 😳

— Tiffany (@TheChicTiff) December 13, 2016

Think what a beautiful moment it would be if Kanye performed Gold Digger for Trump & Melania's First Dance! #kanye #Inauguration

— Capitol Hill Chic (@ObservantOracle) December 13, 2016

The real story behind why the pair met was reportedly to discuss a potential role for Kanye, according to E! News.

A source close to the rapper told the publication he met with the President-elect to discuss becoming an “ambassador of sorts,” adding that Mr Trump is interested in getting Kanye involved in an “entrepreneurial leadership role.”

We’re quite partial to this theory however.

It's Taylor Swift's birthday, but everyone's talking about Kanye at Trump Tower. Well played.

— Matt Miller (@Official_MattM) December 13, 2016

Trump gets to distract from being blackmailed by Turkey and Kanye gets to distract from Taylor Swift's birthday. A dark win-win.

— Victoria Aveyard🇺🇸 (@VictoriaAveyard) December 13, 2016

Kanye West and President-elect Donald Trump hug it out at Trump Tower. Picture: AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY