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Kanye West backlash over Trump tweets

Kanye West made his support for President Trump public on Twitter. Fans and fellow celebrities reacted to the revelation, with Chance the Rapper coming his defense tweeting, "black people don't have to be Democrats." The statements from both artists have ignited a debate on race and politics. Slate's chief political correspondent and CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie joins CBSN to discuss why Kanye is facing criticism for his support and the perception black conservatives.

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