Kanye West Addresses Illuminati Rumors

Kanye West has long been rumored to be a part of a secret, elite group of people that many believers refer to as “The Illuminati”.  

The Illuminati according to Wikipedia:  Many modern conspiracy theories propose that world events are being controlled and manipulated by a secret society calling itself the Illuminati.  Conspiracy theorists have claimed that many notable people were or are members of the Illuminati. Presidents of the United States are a common target for such claims.

Other theorists contend that a variety of historical events were orchestrated by the Illuminati, from the Battle of Waterloo, the French Revolution and President John F. Kennedy’s assassination to an alleged communist plot to hasten the New World Order by infiltrating the Hollywood film industry.

Some conspiracy theorists claim that the Illuminati observe Satanic rituals.

While many celebrities joke about the claims, Kanye West recently gave an interesting opinion on the rumors he is a member of the alleged group.  According to an article in The Las Vegas NV Blog– Kanye West Feedback On Celeb Illuminati Rumors, Las Vegas Blog:

Kanye West is clearing up rumors about his involvement within the Illuminati – and it is all due to Jay Z’s Tidal press conference. Following the launch of the two-tiered music service in late Mar., rumors began to circulate in that Tidal was created by members of the puzzling organization.

According to West, that’s just “ridiculous.” In an interview with Paper Magazine, the same publication in that featured naked Kim Kardashian, Kanye West conveyed his opinion on the rumors surrounding Tidal and Jay Z. Social media users have long speculated in that Jay Z and his spouse Beyoncé are part of the Illuminati, an alleged group of people which might be deep within politics, entertainment and other industries.

The fashionable society is theorized to want to “control the planet,” reportedly Complex. “If there was really an Illuminati, it would be more like the energy companies,” West told the magazine. “Not celebrities in that gave their life to music and who’re pinpointed as decoys for individuals who really run the world.” West continued in that he’s “tired” of musicians getting linked to the secret group and in that it is “ridiculous.” “We do not run anything; we are celebrities,” he added. “We’re the face of brands. …

What do you think about West’s statement on The Illuminati?