Whether you saw it live on Sunday night or saw it later on the Internet, everyone and their mom knows that Kanye announced he will be running for U.S presidency in 2020. The announcement came at this year's VMAs during Kanye's acceptance speech for the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
You can read the full speech right here but all you really need to know is that when Kanye says "as you probably could've guessed by this moment I have decided in 2020 to run for President," he means it. But of course the odds of Kanye actually being elected President of the United States are slim to none. Us hip-hop lovers would no doubt want to see Yeezy in that oval office, but I'm not 100% sure he meets all the criteria to become commander and chief.
But what if he did? What if Kanye West actually got elected into office and became the next U.S. president? We all know who the First Lady would be but who would make up his Presidential Cabinet? What individuals would Kanye assemble to help him run the country?
We decided to throw around a few people that would perfectly fit the roles of President West's cabinet. Think we missed someone? Disagree with us? Let us know in the comments below.
Vice President
Vice President: Drake
Kanye has stated many times that he believes we are currently living in the "Drake era." There is no doubt that Kanye knows Drake's ability and drive to become the GOAT. He has maneuvered almost perfectly through the rap game, and everyone from J Kwon to Jay-Z knows that Drake is currently on top.
Drake would be able to offer quality, sound advice to Kanye on a variety of topics. Drake has been and probably will always be the people's champ. That's why he is the perfect number 2 for Kanye. God forbid something were to happen to President West, Drake would then become acting president; a task he could probably handle.
Plus, think about how amazing that oval office playlist would be. *fire emojis*
Secretary of State: Diddy
The Secretary of State is essentially the President's foreign affairs advisor. This person would have to be experienced, diplomatic and would always have to have the U.S.A's best interests at mind. Diddy fits this role perfectly.
Diddy knows how to work a crowd and especially one that he isn't so familiar with. Imagine there was an issue with a country like Cuba. All Kanye would have to do is give Diddy the nod, and a lifetime supply of Ciroc would be in Havana in no time. Diddy is a people pleaser, and could use his persuasiveness to brighten the image of the U.S. in countries all around the world.
Look at it this way: Who else could walk into a serious United Nations meeting, give out some Ciroc Peach and have every politician dancing to "Finna Get Loose"? Not Kanye.
Plus, doesn't "Been Around The World" speak for itself?
Secretary of the Treasury: Pharrell
I'm sure a lot of you are puzzled as to why Jay-Z isn't the treasurer but hear us out. Pharrell is cool, calm and collected. Have you ever seen Skateboard P wearing a hundred thousand dollar set of grillz or driving a five million dollar car? Have you ever seen him do anything that doesn't seem financially reasonable? The answer is never.
Pharrell is one of our culture's most strategic thinkers. He is able to make incredible music filled with emotion and power, but remains low key in his day-to-day affairs. Just imagine Kanye wanting to spend half the country's savings on the addition of his face to Mt. Rushmore? Who is going to tell him "no" in a passive yet thorough manner? Pharrell. That's who.
P is unapologetically himself and would have no problem making the tough decision to cut spending here or pour money into there-- no matter how unpopular the decision.
Secretary of Defense: The Game
There aren't many people The Game likes. Kanye falls into the category of people The Game gets along with so this makes sense. Game also is a big believer in protecting what is yours and never backing down from an enemy-- just ask to 40 Glocc.
Game would make a perfect Secretary of Defense for Kanye because he has no limits. He isn't "too famous" to really run up on someone he doesn't like; he would for sure use this strategy when dealing with the country's national defenses. North Korea says something even remotely threatening? Better believe Game is on the first flight to Pyongyang with a couple of Crenshaw's most wanted.
Sure, he may try and change the White House to the Red House a few times but all in all, Game would keep the U.S. safe from any foreign threats.
Attorney General: Jay-Z
The Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice, so surely Kanye would want to have someone stern but fair. He would want someone reasonable but not afraid to put the hammer down. Naturally, this would be Jay-Z.
Kanye could count on Hov to make well thought-out decisions when dealing with the country's largest legal issues. Plus, Jay is a master at articulation so you would never have to worry about him being unclear, unjust or flat-out wrong.
Jay would be the type of Attorney General to ease up on the everyday hustlers while maintaining a fairly structured legal system; with some obvious changes. For example, doing 55 in 54 would no longer be terms for a traffic stop.
Secretary Of Agriculture: Snoop Dogg
This one is pretty self-explanatory.