Kanye West defends US president Trump in new song

After a week of controversial Twitter postings, Kanye West has defended his support of the US president in a new song.

The track Ye vs The People sees the star trading lyrics with fellow-rapper TI, who takes him to task over his support of Donald Trump, BBC News reports.

"You representin' dudes who seem crude and cold-hearted," argues TI, adding that West is emboldening "white supremacy".

But the star stands his ground, insisting that he's "fighting for the people".

Alluding to a photo he posted of himself wearing Donald Trump's famous Make America Great Again baseball cap, West raps: "Wearing the hat will show people that we are equal."

"You gotta see the vantage point of the people," spits back T.I. "What makes you feel equal makes them feel evil."

West won't be swayed, however.