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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Kanye West Says Slavery Was "A Choice"

Kanye West has found himself in trouble again for controversial comments he made about slavery being...
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5:24 PM - 4 May 2018



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Kanye West Says Slavery Was "A Choice"

TodayFM
TodayFM

5:24 PM - 4 May 2018

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Kanye West has found himself in trouble again for controversial comments he made about slavery being a choice.

In an interview this week, the rapper said, "When you hear about slavery for 400 years, that sounds like a choice."

He also expressed the view that black Americans are "mentally imprisoned."

He is now facing a big backlash - but were his remarks a step too far, or deliberately misunderstood?

Karl Deeter and Larissa Nolan gave their thoughts on this story and discussed some of the week's other news, including Meghan Markle's family feud ahead of the Royal Wedding, and the reason fewer people are taking sick days from work.

To catch the full chat press the play button on the image on the top of the screen


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