July 10th 2024.
According to reports, former President Donald Trump, who is currently the presumptive Republican Party nominee, is using the help of Fyre Festival organizer, Billy McFarland, to connect with rappers in an effort to attract more Black voters for the upcoming election. Although the campaign has denied McFarland having any official role on the team, they have admitted to tapping into his connections with celebrities, rappers, and musicians.
It has been reported that McFarland, known for his failed Fyre Festival event, played a crucial role in linking Trump with Brooklyn rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow during a rally in The Bronx in May. This move seems to be part of a larger strategy by the Trump campaign to recruit rappers and eventually gain their endorsements for the 2024 election. However, so far, none of the potential rappers and producers on their list have agreed to publicly endorse or campaign for Trump.
Sources close to the Trump campaign have revealed that the former president has a particular interest in rappers who have endorsed him, like Lil Wayne. He also desires to have more campaign appearances alongside rappers, even if they do not endorse him. Trump has also expressed regret about not being able to secure an endorsement from Snoop Dogg, speculating that it may be due to the fear of losing endorsement deals.
Throughout his political career, Trump has made efforts to appeal to Black voters, often using meetings or public appearances with rappers and Black celebrities. He has also used controversial tactics, such as pardoning rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black before the 2020 election. However, the Democratic National Committee spokesperson, Alex Floyd, criticized Trump's involvement with McFarland, stating that it is "on brand" for a convicted felon like Trump to recruit another convicted felon to join his campaign.
Despite his efforts to attract Black voters through his connections with Black celebrities, Trump has faced criticism for his policy positions, such as advocating for the return of "stop and frisk." This has resulted in him lagging behind Joe Biden in terms of Black support. Yet, this did not stop Tav C., the manager of Philadelphia rapper QT7 Quanny, from arranging a meeting between Trump and his client, despite initial suspicions.
Tav C. explained that he believes his client was chosen because he has the ears of the street, and after speaking with Trump, he believes the former president genuinely cares about increasing public safety in Philly. He also mentioned that he believes people do not feel safe in cities like Philadelphia and New York, and it's something that needs to be addressed. The meeting with Trump was seen as a way to have a dialogue and express these concerns to the former president.
Tav C. clarified that the meeting was not about making a political alliance but rather about having conversations and opening up dialogues with those in power. He also mentioned that if President Biden wanted to sit down and discuss similar issues, they would be open to it. In the end, it was more about having these important conversations and addressing the issues that affect the community.
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