August 26th 2024.
M.I.A, also known as Mathangi ‘Maya’ Arulpragasam, has recently caused a stir by showing her support for Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. This is not the first time the music star has left people shocked with her political views, as she has previously made controversial statements about vaccinations and the conspiracy theory linking 5G to coronavirus.
The artist has never been one to shy away from sharing her thoughts and opinions publicly. In fact, in 2017 she openly endorsed Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn during the general election. However, her recent endorsement of Trump has disappointed and dismayed many of her fans, especially after former candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his support for the former President at a recent rally.
Kennedy Jr. praised Trump for his ability to "make America healthy again" and M.I.A shared a live stream of the rally on social media, expressing her support for the candidate. She wrote, "Trump is going to ride America through the most challenging 4 years coming, pulling out weed, and RFK will inherit America when God is ready to replant and rebuild it righteously."
But her endorsement did not sit well with many of her followers. One fan expressed their disappointment, saying, "As an immigrant who was inspired by your artistic journey, I am very disappointed. That man supports Trump, and that man supports things my family has gone through. It is so disrespectful to us immigrants that you support him. I still respect you as an artist, but I am still disappointed."
Others also chimed in, calling her comments "disappointing" and "gutting". Some even said they will no longer support her or her music. This is a sharp contrast from 2017, when M.I.A criticized Trump and his administration, calling them out for having "mental disorders".
The singer has always been known for her bold and controversial statements. In the past, she has faced backlash for comparing conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting to celebrities promoting Covid vaccines. She also made headlines for launching her own clothing brand, Ohmni, which features a "tin foil hat" that supposedly blocks 5G waves from entering the body.
In a 2016 interview with the New York Times, M.I.A reflected on her decision to speak out and sacrifice fame and money for her beliefs. She said, "I had the choice to shut my mouth and not be political in order to catapult my fame and popularity and my bank balance. But that's not the choice I made."
The Agency has reached out to M.I.A's representatives for comment on her recent endorsement of Trump. As always, the artist remains unapologetically vocal about her views and is not afraid to stir up controversy. If you have a celebrity story, video or pictures, you can share it with us by emailing us, calling us, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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