Oct 17 (Reuters) - American rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has agreed in principle to buy Parler, the social media platform popular among U.S. conservatives, parent company Parlement Technologies said on Monday. Parler, which launched in 2018, has been reinstated on Google and Apple Inc's app stores after being removed following the U.S. Capitol riots in January 2021. Parler is one of several social media platforms, including Gettr, Gab and Truth Social, that position themselves as free-speech alternatives to Twitter Inc (TWTR.N). Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterLast month, Parler created a new parent company, Parlement Technologies Inc, as part of an overhaul. The Parler deal came together quickly, CEO Farmer said, and Parlement was "presented with an opportunity."

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