American rapper Kanye West announced in a tweet on July 4, United States time, that he intends to run for president in 2020, four months before the Nov. 3 election.

He wrote in the tweet on Independence Day: "We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future."

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Since his post, CEO of electric-car maker Tesla Elon Musk has responded to West's tweet, writing: "You have my full support!"

You have my full support!

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2020

Supportive of Trump

West has been vocally supportive of United States President Donald Trump in the past.

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He has also been repeatedly seen wearing the "Make America Great Again" hat that has been associated with Trump's presidential campaign.

In 2019, he tweeted that he intends to wear the hat in performances.

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In 2018, West visited the White House to discuss work force training programs, sentencing reforms and African-American employment, according to the New York Times.

He was quoted saying that the putting on the MAGA hat "made [him] feel like Superman".

Serious or not?

According to Reuters, it is not immediately clear if West has filed any paperwork to officially put his name on the ballot.

However, the deadline to file as an independent candidate has not passed yet in many states.

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