Candace Owens Sparks Controversy Over Kanye West Sampling Rights and Constitutional Change

In a bold move, conservative commentator Candace Owens is raising eyebrows as she speaks out against the music industry's hefty sampling fees. Specifically, she's pushing for a constitutional change so she can legally use a seven-second audio clip from none other than Kanye West for her podcast intro.

Owens took to Twitter, expressing her frustration over Universal Music Group's staggering $40,000 price tag for the sample. This has led her to advocate for what she describes as an "addendum to the 13th amendment," illustrating her deep-rooted ire toward current industry practices.

In her latest updates to her 7.5 million followers, Owens shared that she has even reached out to Kanye West about the possibility of re-recording his earlier tracks, which she notes are owned by other entities. "We both admire Taylor Swift's strategy to re-record her music," she said. "Kanye is eager to do the same but hasn't found the time yet."

Despite her admiration for Kanye's work, Owens expressed her strong opposition to the music industry's control over artists' rights. "I honestly just cannot comprehend how it's legal for a group to dictate that an artist can't participate in society while profiting off their voice," she stated passionately, calling for a reform that ensures artists regain control over their likenesses and creations.

Reflecting on her journey over the past year, Owens admits her struggle with streaming Kanye's older music. "I hold back because I know they're profiting off it, but his work from the Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy era is undeniably brilliant," she revealed.

Her affection for Kanye isn't new; the two have previously collaborated in interviews, with Owens even defending some of his controversial statements. Their relationship appears to be built on mutual respect, as Owens claims Kanye entrusted her with sensitive information about those who wish to harm him, promising to act on his orders should the need arise.