Kanye West Wants To Make Russia His Second Home

Kanye West wants to expand his reach beyond the United States.

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The iconic rapper is reportedly planning a visit to Russia later this year.

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Ye is set to meet with President Vladimir Putin around Spring or Summer.

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Ye will perform his first-ever Sunday Service in the country.

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He is also looking to expand his business in the Eastern European nation.

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Ye’s confidant and strategic advisor Ameer Sudan said the rapper plans to make Russia his “second home.”

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Ye will partner with Azerbaijani-Russian billionaire Aras Agalarov to have a business base in Russia.

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Agalarov is often referred to the “Trump of Russia.”

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The real estate developer has worked with former President Donald Trump closely.

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