It seems Kanye West’s recent  return to Twitter and bold support of free thinking have inspired another rapper to do the same.

Chance the Rapper stepped in amid the liberal meltdown over West’s outspoken admiration of President Trump, and enraged a lot of leftists by stating a buried truth … being black doesn’t automatically make you a Democrat.

Black people don’t have to be democrats.

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 25, 2018

Chance’s tweet brought the expected immediate backlash from the left and some of his fans while the artist was showered with praise and support from Trump fans and freedom-lovers. Chance and West, both from Chicago,  collaborated on the 2016 album “The Life of Pablo.”

West triggered liberals last week when he praised black conservative commentator and Trump supporter Candace Owens and soon after, posted videos by “Dilbert” comic creator Scott Adams, another admirer of the president. Taking it to the next level, West also posted a picture of himself in a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat and defended his relationship with Trump.

The president tweeted his thanks in return.

Thank you Kanye, very cool! https://t.co/vRIC87M21X

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 25, 2018

Meanwhile Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancellor Jonathan Bennett, had created his own social media frenzy with his comment about black voters and Democrats. The 23-year-old Grammy-winner was a supporter of Hillary Clinton, who won about 88 percent of the black vote. The rapper told Billboard before the 2016 election that “she has a certain sincerity that’s hidden by the media.”

“I’m not sure if it’s because she’s a woman or because Donald Trump just has a stronghold on the media at this time, but she’s unfairly treated. I can’t really speak on her policies but I feel a certain connection to Hillary Clinton that’s just not there with Donald Trump,” he said at the time.

Chance defended West’s pro-Trump comments on Twitter when Ebro Darden questioned if he may be out of touch with fellow Chicago-born rappers.

Talked to him two days ago. He’s in a great space and not affected by folk tryna question his mental or physical health. Same Ye from the Vmas, same Ye from the telethon. https://t.co/2zY3KpllV2

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 25, 2018

The rapper, who has been critical of Trump in the past, also tweeted his thoughts on the next president.

Next President gon be independent

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 25, 2018

His fan-base was not thrilled with his remarks about black voters and many let him have it on Twitter.

yeah but they don’t have to support racists as an alternative

— a (@voteforglover) April 25, 2018

Of course not. But a black person who supports Trump is damaged at best.

— Tenacious E (@EmilyEggbert) April 25, 2018

No one is upset Kanye’s not a Democrat. They’re upset that he’s enabling and fanboying over a racist wannabe authoritarian who has made it his mission to separate families, discriminate against POC and LGBT people, and remove himself from criminal accountability.

— Pete Forester (@pete_forester) April 25, 2018

But republicans are hell bent on keeping black and brown folk down.

— Dominique Coronel (@DomCoronel_) April 25, 2018

But Chance also found many who were willing to listen and more still who praised his comment, including Donald Trump Jr. who defended West in a tweet linking to Chance’s comments.

It’s always incredible to watch a cultural shift happen in real time. I respect those willing to take the lead breaking with convention. That takes guts… though there’s a better word for it. ?? https://t.co/01jMdg6ETa

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) April 25, 2018

I legit don’t even know what to Tweet. DUDE. https://t.co/JsNS5NqHq7

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) April 25, 2018

OMG! Another big star who is smart to understand the very simple concept of FREE THINKING.
Thank you @chancetherapper for this tweet.

Everyone please RT to show the world that blacks are NOT a monolith. https://t.co/lPENMTsQjo

— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) April 25, 2018

I can only imagine the meetings of #Democrats in DC trying to put their fat, lazy, taxpayer-funded genie back in the bottle! @kanyewest @chancetherapper #TeamKJ

— Kevin Jackson (@KevinJacksonTBS) April 26, 2018

Not this black man. Since I became @GOP I learned to love my country & how it actually works! I invest in the stock market, am making more money than I ever have b4 and am investing in my future. ? ?? White democrats are hell bent on keep black folk stuck in 1825 ?

— Adam Benjamin Irby (@ABenjiIrby) April 25, 2018

I hope people realize that what @kanyewest and @chancetherapper are doing is telling us to love each other regardless of our political views. I want to thank them for their candor and courage. https://t.co/Eqf5xcsfqt

— Paul Humphrey (@pitshackguy) April 26, 2018

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