October 17th 2023.
In a major surprise, rapper Waka Flocka Flame joined the growing list of hip-hop artists that are expressing support for Donald Trump's presidential candidacy. On Monday, October 16, Waka Flocka Flame took to social media to announce his endorsement with the simple post of "TRUMP2024." This announcement was quickly shared by the Trump campaign, who posted a graphic of the two side-by-side, proclaiming "ENDORSED BY WAKA FLOCKA FLAME."
This endorsement was a complete 180-degree turn from Waka Flocka Flame's stance in 2015, when he had shared the sentiment of "F*ck Donald J. Trump" on social media. The reason for this change of heart remains unknown, however it follows a recent interview with fellow rapper Sexyy Red, who expressed her backing for the four-time criminally indicted former president. Sexyy Red attributed Trump's popularity in the hood to the "free money" from pandemic stimulus checks and presidential commutations and pardons.
These two artists have joined the growing chorus of rappers that have expressed their appreciation for Trump. Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Ice Cube are just a few of the big names that have come out in support of Trump. Kodak Black, who had his prison sentence commuted by Trump in 2020, even stated that America needs Trump "in office forever." Swae Lee of the popular hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd even went so far as to say that he would vote for Trump in the 2024 election if he were to face Joe Biden once again.
It is clear that there is a wave of Black endorsements for Trump, and Waka Flocka Flame's endorsement is just another addition to this trend.
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