Kanye West says Quentin Tarantino took his idea for 'Django Unchained'

Rapper Kanye West, embroiled in controversy for antisemitism and political statements, said he came up with the idea for 'Django Unchained' as the music video for 'Gold Digger.'

Rapper Kanye West holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.

Rapper Kanye West holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. July 19, 2020.

(photo credit: REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo)

ByAARON REICH, NOA FEIGENBAUM

OCTOBER 23, 2022 13:27

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