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Kanye West buys his way onto presidential ballot in Oklahoma

Kanye West is on the presidential ballot in Oklahoma, but whether he’s running is still uncertain.

A representative of the billionaire rap superstar filed the $35,000 filing fee on Wednesday, the deadline for appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot.

The Oklahoma State Election Board confirmed his spot in a tweet.

“Independent presidential candidate Kanye West has qualified for the General Election ballot in Oklahoma,” it said on Wednesday.

The filing comes a day after election strategist Steve Kramer told New York Magazine that West was dropping out.

But TMZ.com reported on Wednesday that West’s campaign had filed a “Statement of Organization” with the Federal Election Commission.

West, who is married to reality star Kim Kardashian, announced his presidential bid in a July 4 tweet.

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“We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future,” West said. “I am running for president of the United States.”

But the “Late Registration” rapper has already missed the deadline to get on the ballot in a number of states.

Kramer was hired by West to get his name on the ballot in states still open to filings.