July 29th 2024.
Popular musician Swae Lee is facing major backlash following accusations that he used social media to discourage people from voting for Kamala Harris, who is expected to be the Democratic nominee for Vice President in the upcoming presidential election. On July 27th, the artist, known for being one half of the hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd, took to the X platform to urge his followers to "do their research" and not vote for Harris in the election, where she will be running against former President Donald Trump.
In his post, Swae Lee went on to criticize the US's support for Ukraine, a known enemy of Russia, and claimed that he pays millions in taxes every year just for that money to be given away to another country. He urged people to think about the "little dollars" that are taken out of their paychecks and sent to Ukraine, stating that if that money stayed in the US, every American citizen could have received at least $200,000. He specifically called out Black people, stating that Harris does not do anything for them and only signs off on things that go against their interests. He cautioned against voting for Harris solely because she is Black, claiming that it will not benefit the community in any way.
Swae Lee's rant against Harris continued, with him sharing a video clip from a 2020 debate between Democratic presidential candidates. In the clip, Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard criticizes Harris' record as a prosecutor in San Francisco. Swae Lee ended his post by emphasizing that people need to pay attention and that there is more information out there about Harris.
In the wake of this controversy, it is worth noting that Harris has been endorsed by popular artists like Beyonce, and has even been given permission to use Beyonce's song "Freedom" in her campaign. This further highlights the divide between Swae Lee's views and those of many others in the music industry. Harris has not yet publicly responded to Swae Lee's remarks, but it is clear that his words have stirred up a lot of controversy and sparked important conversations about the upcoming election and the role of Black women in politics.
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