Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his political rally

Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying Underground Railro conductor “never actually freed slaves, she just h m work for or white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in crowd.

West delivered a lengthy mologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international tre and licensing deals, before a crowd in rth Charleston, South Carolina.

Wher he is actually seeking nation's highest office remains a question.

Tubman is one of most respected figures of 19th century America.

An African American who escaped slavery, she helped enslaved Black men and women travel rth to freedom and fought for Union during Civil War. She later became a supporter of women's suffr.

On abortion, West said that while he believes it should be legal, financial incentives to help struggling mors could be a way to discour practice.

West spoke on personal terms, explaining that he and his wife, reality television star Kim Kardashian West, considered having an abortion when y experienced ir first pregnancy.

He also said his far wanted his mor to have an abortion before he was born, but that his mor protected him.

Wearing a protective vest and with “2020” shaved into his he, entertainer appeared on a livestream of event.

Several hundred people gared in a venue, where gospel music played before West's appearance.

event was reportedly for registered guests only, although a campaign website h registration or RSVP information.

West missed deline to qualify for ballot in several states, and it was unclear if he was willing or able to collect eugh signatures required to qualify in ors.

Last week, he qualified to appear on Oklahoma’s presidential ballot, first state where he met requirements before filing deline.

West needed to collect 10,000 signatures by on Monday to appear on South Carolina ballot, according to state law.

entertainer tweeted out a list of locations around Charleston area where petitions could be signed.

Email to an dress purportedly associated with campaign was t returned Sunday afteron.

West initially anunced his candidacy on July 4.