MASHABLE - Kanye West, or Ye as he is now known, is buying Parler, a controversial social media network touting itself as a "free speech" alternative to platforms like Twitter. The app has only just been restored to the Google Play Store, after being removed for posts inciting violence during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Ye's acquisition will "further lead the fight to create a truly non-cancelable environment". The deal is expected to close towards the end of this year.