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Kanye Westgot a lot off of his chest during his appearance onSaturday Night Live— and ended up making some of the show’s stars uneasy, a source tells PEOPLE.
While wearing aMake America Great Again hat, the rapper, 41, wrapped up the show’s season premiere with a third musical performance and alengthy speech about his support of President Donald Trumpthat did not make it to air.
“The show had been supportive of all of Kanye’s visions throughout the week, even giving him the opportunity for the third song during the goodnight [portion],’ and then he surprised everyone,” the source adds.
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The insider went on to explain that although West’s rant wasn’t televised, the show wasn’t trying to silence the outspoken musician.
“The show was already off the air when he started his rant. It goes off at 1,” the source shares, adding that West’s specific claim that he had been “bullied backstage” about wearing the MAGA hat wasn’t accurate.
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“While Kanye talked, Kim just stood in the back and watched,” the source shares. “The kids were there, too. She didn’t seem like anything [was up], she was just watching.”
“Trump’sbeen good to them, so it seems they do really love him, even Kim,” the source continues, adding that while the family didn’t attend the afterparty, “they all hung out for a bit afterward.”
Kardashian’s daughterNorth, 5, was also seen dancing along to his performances during the show, whileKourtney Kardashian, 39, andScott Disick, 35, were also in attendance for the spectacle.
Responding to West’s support, Trumptweetedon Sunday, “Like many, I don’t watch Saturday Night Live (even though I past hosted it) – no longer funny, no talent or charm. It is just a political ad for the Dems. Word is thatKanye West, who put on a MAGA hat after the show (despite being told ‘no’), was great. He’s leading the charge!”
West also shared that he enjoyed his time on the program.
“Had so much fun atSNL,” he tweeted on Sunday. “[Producer] Lorne [Michaels] agreed that I would host before the year is out. Need to set a date. Gonna be sooooooooo lit. In the words of Lil Pump …Esskeetit !”
Hours later, he went on to share a separate message on Instagram whilewearing the MAGA hat, which he previously claimed to have “redesigned” in order to fill the controversial fashion choice with “positive energy.”
“This represents good and America becoming whole again,” he wrote alongside the image. “We will no longer outsource to other countries. We build factories here in America and create jobs. We will provide jobs for all who are free from prisons as we abolish the 13th amendment. Message sent with love.”
source: people.com
