Larry Hoover Jr. has thanked Ye (formerly Kanye West) for his support over the years when it comes to advocating for his father, Larry Hoover’s, freedom.

Kanye West, pictured in the Oval Office in 2018, has lobbied President Donald Trump for years to pardon Larry Hoover, the notorious gang leader. The president has commuted Hoover’s sentence and ...

President Trump commuted the life sentences of Larry Hoover Sr., “one of the most notorious criminals in Illinois history,” following an appeal by Ye, aka Kanye West.

Kanye West’s Connection to Trump, Hoover The 74-yer-old felon might have one man to thank for the president finally hearing his case.

Gone. Just like that.” Chicago native Kanye West has been a longtime advocate for Hoover’s commutation, and advocated on his behalf during an appearance at the White House in 2018.

Rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, and Drake were among the celebrities who championed Hoover’s early release. West pleaded Hoover’s case to Trump during a bizarre Oval Office meeting in 2018.

Gone. Just like that.” Chicago native Kanye West has been a longtime advocate for Hoover’s commutation, and advocated on his behalf during an appearance at the White House in 2018.

Gone. Just like that.” Chicago native Kanye West has been a longtime advocate for Hoover’s commutation, and advocated on his behalf during an appearance at the White House in 2018.

Gone. Just like that.” Chicago native Kanye West has been a longtime advocate for Hoover’s commutation, and advocated on his behalf during an appearance at the White House in 2018.