Singer Kanye West Kanye Omari WestJuan Williams: Democrats need to bury their divisions Court keeps Kanye West off Virginia ballot Twitter removes Kanye West tweet suggesting followers harass journalist MORE performed Friday at a jail in Harris County, Texas, according to the county's sheriff.

"@kanyewest and his choir brought some light and #churchservice to people who needed it today at the Harris County Jail," tweeted Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

He also posted a video in which West appears to embrace and shake hands with inmates in addition to performing.

.@kanyewest and his choir brought some light and #churchservice to people who needed it today at the Harris County Jail. #HouNews https://t.co/FnBJzb9COz — Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) November 16, 2019

The Houston Chronicle reported that West's performances, the first for more than 200 men and the second for a smaller number of women, had been unannounced.

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The newspaper reported that he told the audience that "this is a mission, not a show."

West is an outspoken supporter of President Trump Donald John TrumpFederal prosecutor speaks out, says Barr 'has brought shame' on Justice Dept. Former Pence aide: White House staffers discussed Trump refusing to leave office Progressive group buys domain name of Trump's No. 1 Supreme Court pick MORE.

Kim Kardashian West Kimberly (Kim) Noel Kardashian WestTwitter mandates lawmakers, journalists to beef up passwords heading into election Twitter removes Kanye West tweet suggesting followers harass journalist Kanye West reportedly asked campaign staff to avoid 'fornicating' MORE, the reality TV star who is married to Kanye West, said this month that she hopes to open a law firm focused on prison reform. Kardashian West has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform.