Kanye rants his way into US presidential race

WASHINGTON : In his first rally for his last-minute presidential campaign, US rapper Kanye West ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman, saying the underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people”.

His comments on Sunday drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd in South Carolina, where he also spoke against abortion and pornography, and at one point broke down in tears.

West, 43, a former supporter of Presidentdonaldtrump, hasleft voters befuddled over whether his campaign is genuine or a publicity stunt to help sell albums or merchandise. He delivered his rambling remarks during the event at a Charleston wedding venue and convention centre.

In remarks that lasted just over an hour, he swore, called on random members to speak, appeared to be putting forward policy proposals on the fly, and made comments that left even those in attendance in disbelief.

“Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves. She just had the slaves work for other white people,” he said when discussing economic inequality.