Kanye West to buy social media app Parler

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Controversial social media networking site Parler says it is being acquired by Kanye West. The platform, a favorite among American conservatives, made the announcement in a press release Monday. Parler was created in September 2018 as a free speech alternative to apps like Twitter and Facebook. The app's founding investor is Rebekah Mercer, a Trump supporter and major Republican donor. Parler has has more than 1.5 million users. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Published 4 months ago · Henderson, United States

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Times of India

Kanye West to buy social media app Parler

Parler, a popular app among conservatives, said it expects the deal to close during the fourth quarter of 2022. It did not give a deal value.

4 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Kanye West agrees to buy right-wing platform Parler

Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Kanye West to Buy Social Media App Parler

Parlement Technologies, the parent company of social media app Parler, said on Monday that it will be acquired by rapper Kanye West, who legally changed his name to simply Ye last year.

4 months ago·India

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Reuters

Kanye West agrees to buy social media app Parler

American rapper , who now goes by Ye, has agreed in principle to buy Parler, the social media platform popular among U.S. conservatives, parent company Parlement Technologies said on Monday.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Kanye West to buy rightwing social network Parler

Purchase by rapper, who changed name to Ye in 2021, expected to be completed by end of year

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Kanye West to buy social media platform Parler

U.S. rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has proposed buying Parler, the social media platform popular among American conservatives, parent Parlement Technologies said on Monday.

4 months ago·Canada

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