Kanye West announces that he’s running for president … and Elon Musk says the rapper has his vote

Kanye West has announced that he’s running for president of the United States, with just four months until election day.

The 21-time Grammy winner celebrated Independence Day with the announcement on Twitter, which was met with mixed reactions.

He wrote: ‘We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States Flag of United States! #2020VISION’

Campaign launch: Kanye West has announced that he’s running for president of the United States, with just four months until election day (pictured in February, 2020)

Fellow eccentric billionaire Elon Musk sparked rumors that he could be Ye’s running mate, as he responded to the tweet: ‘You have my full support!’ 

West took to Twitter this week after visiting the Tesla founder, posting a photo from their possible meeting of minds.

Several fans replied to the announcement, proposing: ‘and can @elonmusk be your VP?’  

The tweet was met mostly with skepticism, one user referencing his infamous snub of Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs: ‘Imma let you finish but no.’ 

‘Is this a ploy to try and get trump re-elected,’ another follower wrote, accusing him to try and split the vote in Trump’s favor. 

Although he didn’t offer up any platforms or party affiliation with his announcement, both West and Musk have thrown their support behind Trump in the past. 

Back in May, Musk thanked Trump for suggesting on Twitter that the Tesla plant in California should be allowed to remain open amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Presidential bid: The 21-time Grammy winner celebrated Independence Day with the announcement on Twitter, which was met with mixed reactions

Biggest supporter: Fellow eccentric billionaire Elon Musk sparked rumors that he could be Ye’s running mate, as he responded to the tweet: ‘You have my full support!’

Meeting of minds: West took to Twitter this week after visiting the Tesla founder, posting a photo from their possible meeting of minds