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Kim Kardashian shuts down claims Kanye West defended R Kelly

Kim Kardashian has defended husband Kanye West after he appeared to share his views on allegations surrounding singer R Kelly.

Kim hit back amid speculation that Kanye may have “defended” R Kelly over allegations of sexual abuse raised in the documentary Surviving R Kelly, all of which the singer has denied.

Rapper Kanye's wife Kim posted statements online after a clip surfaced that was said to be from West’s new Sunday Service event, in which he performs alongside a choir.

According to TMZ, West said at the event: “They want art from the artist. But, anytime they do anything erratic, they just gonna pull up the full documentaries on him.

Denied: R Kelly has denied all allegations (Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP)

"And then, they gonna come with the Michael documentary. We can enjoy all their music all we want." [sic]

Kardashian has since clarified that West’s words “were taken out of context” and that he’s “not condoning anyone’s actions.”

She tweeted: “I’m going to nip this in the bud right now. Kanye was speaking about his own experience of everyone quick to say they are cancelling him because of differences in opinion & not being perfect.

“The analogies were in context to his own experiences, not defending anyone else.

“I want to make it very clear, he is not condoning anyone’s actions or unacceptable disgusting behaviour. My husband’s words are being taken out of context due to timing.”

Standard Online has contacted representatives of West for comment.

R Kelly has denied all the allegations made against him.

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