Conservative commentator Candace Owens revealed in a recent YouTube livestream that Kanye West confided in her with personal messages from individuals allegedly threatening his safety. Owens said the rapper instructed her to make the messages public if anything were to happen to him, according to XXL.
“Kanye sent me all the messages of people who were threatening me. I have them all,” Owens said, sharing that she’s keeping the messages as a precaution.
She also connected the supposed threats to the same parties she believes were involved in “torturing” the late Charlie Kirk, though these claims remain unverified.
Owens Praises Kanye’s Bravery
Despite the controversy, Owens praised Kanye for his strength and independence in the music industry.
“Never too late to say that Kanye was right,” she said. “Kanye said that in order to be free you had to violate these contracts, you had to recognize that your voice is being controlled and Kanye did just that. It was really an act of bravery to free himself.”
Owens highlighted West’s willingness to defy industry norms as an example of courage in a system that often restricts artists’ creative freedom.
A Longstanding Friendship
Owens and West have built a close relationship over the years, with Owens frequently speaking in his defense. In an interview with Jason Lee, she explained:
“I will always love Ye. I will always defend him because I think he did one of the bravest things in speaking about what happened to him and the questions were never answered about what Harley Pasternak did to him that night.”
The reference is to Canadian celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, who reportedly contacted authorities during a 2016 incident involving West.
Alleged Threats from Pasternak
In 2022, West shared alleged texts from Pasternak threatening to institutionalize him again, including a chilling message:
“I have you institutionalized again where they medicate the crap out of you, and you go back to Zombieland forever.”
Owens cited this history to underscore her support for West, framing him as a brave figure standing up against those she claims sought to control him.
Fan Reactions:
Social media is buzzing over Owens’ claims, with some praising her loyalty and others questioning the veracity of the alleged threats. Fans continue to debate whether Kanye’s side of the story will ever be fully verified.