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Stephen A Smith Admits He Never Thought Donald Trump Was Racist

November 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A Smith has weighed in on the results of the 2024 presidential election, in which Donald Trump retook the White House. Speaking with Bill Maher on the latest episode of the Club Random podcast, Smith explained that he doesn’t view Trump as racist and admitted he used to be friendly with him.

“If we’re being totally honest, all the brothers found him to be cool. They found him to be very cool. So, let’s be clear. Because he knew his sports, all right? He would say what he feel, he bucked the establishment, which we love, and we gravitated to that,” Smith said. From there, Maher chimed in to suggest that Trump isn’t genuinely “hateful.” “Is he really, like, in his heart, like hateful? No. I don’t think his motivation is ‘I don’t like black people.’ I think his motivation is ‘Everybody must love me,’” Maher stated. Smith added: “I have never called him a racist. I have never spoken about him that way. Ever. Not one time. Not one time. Because I knew him beforehand.”

Donald Trump Speaks With The Press Before Boarding Air Force 1

President Donald J. Trump talks to members of the press about the investigation before boarding Air Force 1 at Palm Beach International Airport as he leaves West Palm Beach for Washington Sunday afternoon March 24, 2019. [LANNIS WATERS/palmbeachpost.com] © Lannis Waters / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Later in the interview, Smith recalled the former President trying to purchase the Buffalo Bills back in 2014. He says when the league denied his request, he vowed to get revenge after he became president. Trump went on to criticize the league after Colin Kaepernick famously kneeled during the national anthem.

Stephen A Smith Discusses Donald Trump

Trump will take over the White House once again after his inauguration on January 20th of next year. Check out Stephen A Smith’s full comments on Donald Trump with Bill Maher below.

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Joe Biden Promises Donald Trump A “Smooth Transition” In White House Meeting

November 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Biden met with Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, promising the incumbent president a “smooth transition” of power when he takes over the Oval Office in January. In a video from their meeting, the two appeared cordial while discussing the situation. “We’re looking forward to having, like we said, a smooth transition, do everything we can to make sure you’re accommodated, what you need,” Biden said. “Welcome, welcome back.”

Trump responded to his opponent from 2020: “Politics is tough, and it’s many cases not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today, and I appreciate very much a transition that’s so smooth it’ll be as smooth as it can get, and I very much appreciate that, Joe.” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre later confirmed to Reuters that the two spoke for roughly two hours. “It was a substantive meeting,” she told reporters. “They discussed important national security and domestic policy issues facing the nation and the world.”

Joe Biden Meets With Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13: U.S. President Joe Biden meets with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden continued the tradition inviting the newly-elected president to meet at the White House after Trump won the presidential election on November 5. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

As for the topic of the rest of their conversation, Trump told the New York Post they “talked very much about the Middle East,” adding that he “wanted to know his views on where we are. And he gave them to me, he was very gracious.” Biden originally beat Trump in the 2020 election, but afterward, Trump didn’t invite Biden for a meeting at the White House, as had been tradition. As for why Biden didn’t take the same path, Jean-Pierre explained: “He believes in the norms, he believes in our institution, he believes in the peaceful transfer of power.”

Joe Biden Promises Peaceful Transition Of Power

The meeting comes after Trump defeated Biden’s vice president, Kamala Harris, during the 2024 presidential election. Harris replaced him on the ticket after he dropped out of the race, earlier this year. Check out a portion of Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s meeting below.

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Kamala Harris’ Campaign Blew Over $1 Billion In Massive Loss To Donald Trump

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kamala Harris’ campaign reportedly spent over $1 billion financing her massive loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Two sources for Politico’s California bureau chief Christopher Cadelago say the campaign is at least $20 million in debt after the unsuccessful spending cycle. Despite the huge amounts of money, she still ended up losing every swing state to Trump, who will now retake the presidency in January.

“We spent money in stupid ways because we had a really bad strategy,” a former consultant to the DNC told Puck’s Tara Palmeri, as caught by The New Republic. “Instead of owning any mistakes, or being transparent about the voter data and strategies that were so obviously wrong, they shut off their Twitter account and are patting each other on the back. We dug out of a deep hole but not enough.” Harris hosted major rallies across the country featuring numerous celebrities in the months leading up to the election. She also paid for several media advertisements.

Kamala Harris Holds A Rally In Atlanta

Tuesday, July 30, 2024; Atlanta, Ga; Vice President Kamala Harris points toward Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during a presidential campaign rally on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta, Ga. © Richard Burkhart/ USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

When The Neighborhood Talk shared the report on Instagram on Monday, supporters of the Vice President came to her defense. “SHE ALSO HAD 107 DAYS, she had to do more. She was never playing on an equal playing field from the jump. She didn’t have an entire year in the primaries to campaign for POTUS. She had the tail end of the presidential campaign. And still got over 71 million votes, to his 74 million votes. Her campaign was a lot more stressed. In the short amount of time she had I think she did amazing,” one user wrote. Another added: “She knew she had to work harder/spend more as a female minority candidate … that’s it. that’s all.”

Harris ended up conceding the election to Trump on November 6th. Looking ahead to 2028, she’ll likely have to compete with Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, JB Pritzker, and other popular politicians on the left for the Democratic primary. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kamala Harris on HotNewHipHop.

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Cardi B Drops Nude Photo Of Melania Trump To Fire Back At Donald Trump Supporters

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B fired back at a Donald Trump supporter on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend, after the man shared a video from her days working at a strip club. “Just a reminder, she tried telling millions of people Kamala Harris was the right choice [for] America,” the user wrote. Cardi clapped back by sharing a New York Post front page showing Melania Trump in the nude.

Fans in the replies are loving her post. “That’s right Cardi! They are such hypocrites!” one user wrote back. Another added: “I love this. I’m a new fan, Cardi! We’re all hurting, we’re all the same.” Others did continue to troll her over the election results.

Cardi B Endorses Kamala Harris

Nov 1, 2024; West Allis, WI, USA; Rapper and songwriter Cardi B takes the stage at a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris Friday, November 1, 2024, at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The post comes after Cardi recently warned Trump supporters about continuing to troll her on social media. After Kamala Harris conceded the presidency, Cardi said in a video online: “Y’all won, I know ya happy. Ain’t nobody acting like bitter losers. However, y’all need to leave me the f*ck alone. Because I got one more f*cking cigarette in me before I start lighting your asses up.”

Cardi B Claps Back At MAGA Trolls

Check out Cardi’s full post on X below. Prior to election day, she came out in support of Kamala Harris at one of the Vice President’s rallies in Milwaukee. She explained why she initially hesitated on endorsing but eventually found herself supporting Harris. In the days since her loss, Harris has been spending time with her family. As for Donald Trump, he will be inaugurated on Monday, January 20, 2025. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cardi B and the fallout from the 2024 election on HotNewHipHop.

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Kamala Harris’ Family Cheers Her Up After Disappointing Election Result

November 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kamala Harris is spending time with her family after losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump. Her niece, Meena, recently shared photos of her playing Connect Four with some loved ones. Meena wrote in the caption: “Back to where it all began only a few months ago. My eternal gratitude to everyone who showed up. We love her so much.”

Fans of her campaign showed plenty of support in the comments section. “It’s so bittersweet but I’m so glad she gets to have this kind of love and joy again,” one user wrote. Another added: “I know that’s right Kamala! You don’t deserve all that Dramala. Gone and rest your Mindala.” One more theorized that she’ll get the job done in 2028: “She will be back. She had 100 days to complete the impossible and almost did it. I believe she will regroup and execute to perfection in 2028. It took Joe Biden 3 attempts to finally win. I don’t even consider the 100-day sprint an honest attempt.”

Kamala Harris Concedes To Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 06: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses while speaking on stage as she concedes the election, at Howard University on November 06, 2024, in Washington, DC. After a contentious campaign focused on key battleground states, the Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump was projected to secure the majority of electoral votes, giving him a second term as U.S. President. Republicans also secured control of the Senate for the first time in four years. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Harris conceded to Donald Trump in the 2024 election back on November 6th, after losing every swing state to the Republican candidate. “The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for,” she told her supporters during a speech at Howard University. “But hear me when I say … the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.”

Kamala Harris Hangs With Her Family

Check out the pictures of Harris spending time with her family below. Donald Trump will be inaugurated on Monday, January 20, 2025. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kamala Harris on HotNewHipHop.

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Black Students Allegedly Receive Concerning And Racist Text Messages After U.S. Election

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s only been about three days since the United States election, during which convicted Republican candidate Donald Trump emerged victorious against the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Already, some concerning communication and discourse seems to rub this in the face of communities that fear what the next four years will look like. Moreover, reports emerged of alleged text messages sent to Black students, such as one testimony from the University of Alabama. These messages are quite worrisome and frankly racist, as they pretend to assign Black students to plantations or to be “house slaves” via automated messaging and “instructions.” You can see the horrible sentiments for yourself down below.

Of course, these are all just allegations, and it’s unclear what the purpose of these messages are or who is responsible. Either way, it’s a disgusting move. Other alleged affected academic institutions include Clemson and Alabama State. One particular message in the alleged examples down below claims to be from “The Trump Administration,” and another indicates their false and racist instructions will take effect after his entry into office next January. Beyond this, many other reactions to the election results paint a divided picture of a bigoted country, whereas others seek to maintain hope and decency.

Black Students Allegedly Barraged With Racist Messages After Trump’s Victory In U.S. Election

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“We want to congratulate President Trump and Senator Vance on their victory,” former U.S. president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle expressed in a statement. “This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues. But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transition of power. Michelle and I could not be prouder of Vice President Harris and Governor Walz – two extraordinary public servants who ran a remarkable campaign.”

Meanwhile, Kamala Harris reportedly spoke to Donald Trump after the election results became clear to emphasize cooperation and the best interests of the U.S. citizenry. No matter where these messages came from, finding community and supporting each other is the strongest way to combat them. Racist sentiments and discrimination must face a large opposing front if the mission of democracy is to succeed.

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Bandman Kevo Is Rocking A New Donald Trump Tattoo After His Win For U.S. President

November 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bandman Kevo is known for his often controversial or antic-heavy behavior, something that surprisingly shows up in his choice of ink for many online users who come across his social media presence. For example, he recently got a back leg tattoo of Donald Trump following the convicted Republican’s victory in the United States presidential election this week. The artist themselves posted the artwork, which also features a MAGA hat. As you can imagine, both the artist’s comments section and the one in the post down below reacted quite divisively to this. Some celebrated this tribute, whereas others lamented the results and this tribute.

However, as alluded to before, this is far from the only tattoo that Bandman Kevo got that ruffled a lot of feathers online. Back in June, he got leg tattoos of various rich white men, namely Mark Zuckerberg, Mark Cuban, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos. As such, this Trump tattoo should really come as no surprise. Still, it didn’t answer fans’ questions as to why Bandman would want to portray these individuals in the first place, as these new inks don’t really come with much explanation. Elsewhere, it’s up to online users to speculate.

Bandman Kevo’s New Donald Trump Tattoo

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In fact, this isn’t even the first tattoo that Bandman Kevo reportedly got depicting Donald Trump, and this double down probably cost plenty of money and energy for something that an artist already plastered onto his body. So we are still no closer to finding out why exactly this support is so strong, but we’re sure that the recent presidential victory spurred this. The artist themselves seemed to express their support for No. 47, so it was likely a two-way street. At the end of the day, it’s just someone’s tattoo, and not much else… Explicitly, that is.

Sadly, Bandman Kevo dealt with some heartbreaking news this year that no political victory can assuage. He revealed via social media that his 15-year-old son passed away due to gun violence earlier in 2024. Our condolences are with Kevo and his family during this difficult time. Hopefully 2025 yields more positive developments and events for him that don’t involve tragedy.

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DJ Vlad Alleges He Almost Interviewed Kamala Harris & Tim Walz While Criticizing Her Press Run

November 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While DJ Vlad is mostly known for his hip-hop-centric interviews and media presence on his VladTV and personal platforms, he recently alleged that he tried to dip his toes into big political fare. Late Wednesday night (November 6), he took to Twitter to claim that he was in contact with Kamala Harris’ media team over the past several months to attempt to set up an interview with her or with Tim Walz. Harris – the Democratic candidate for president of the United States this year – and Walz – her running mate for vice president – lost in the 2024 election to Donald Trump. But that wasn’t all that Vlad had to say about the Harris campaign, particularly her press run.

“For the record, I was in contact with Kamala’s media team for months trying to set up an interview with her or Walz, and they ultimately passed on both of them,” DJ Vlad alleged. “I think my interview with her would have been her biggest interview if I had free reign to do the interview I wanted to do. Kamala’s team really dropped the ball when it came to the interviews they scheduled for her during the campaign. Her biggest bad decision was turning down Joe Rogan – who just gave Trump one of the biggest interviews of all time on YouTube. If they had been as forward-thinking as Trump and made their rounds on all the important podcasts, I think she would have flipped some of the key states she barely lost in and possibly won the election.”

DJ Vlad Has Words For Kamala Harris’ Media Team

For the record, I was in contact with Kamala’s media team for months trying to set up an interview with her or Walz, and they ultimately passed on both of them.

I think my interview with her would have been her biggest interview if I had free reign to do the interview I wanted…

— DJ Vlad (@djvlad) November 7, 2024

This comes as other political, social, and celebrity forces continue to react to the 2024 U.S. presidential election’s outcome. For example, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle recently issued a statement congratulating Donald Trump on his victory and expressing their pride in Kamala Harris’ campaign.

As for the rest of the hip-hop world, many others in addition to DJ Vlad had some strong thoughts on this election. It hasn’t even been 48 hours since the nation learned the results, so people are still gathering themselves and responding accordingly online. It’s a very divisive time, but hopefully one that yields cooperative, respectful, and responsible public service.

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Barack Obama Releases Statement On Donald Trump’s Victory In The U.S. Election

November 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Barack Obama, along with his wife and former First Lady Michelle, released a statement on the United States’ presidential election on Wednesday night (November 6). The 44th president congratulated Donald Trump on his victory as the soon-to-be 47th chief executive of the nation and also offered a message to Trump’s opponent, Kamala Harris. The convicted Republican candidate won the popular vote for the first time across his three campaigns for president, and his Democratic opponent spoke to voters on Wednesday. In the Obamas’ statement, they emphasized their will for a peaceful transition of power and their pride in Harris and her running mate Tim Walz’s campaign.

“We want to congratulate President Trump and Senator Vance on their victory,” Barack Obama and his wife Michelle expressed. “This is obviously not the outcome we had hoped for, given our profound disagreements with the Republican ticket on a whole host of issues. But living in a democracy is about recognizing that our point of view won’t always win out, and being willing to accept the peaceful transition of power. Michelle and I could not be prouder of Vice President Harris and Governor Walz – two extraordinary public servants who ran a remarkable campaign.”

Barack Obama Shares Statement From Him & His Wife Michelle On 2024 Election

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In addition, Michelle and Barack Obama thanked volunteers and staff who contributed to this election. Then, they spoke on the challenges of the United States over the past several years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuing inflation, “rapid change,” and hopelessness despite hard work. Specifically, the Hawaii native and his wife explained how the U.S. suffered a lack of trust in democratic incumbents that, on a worldwide scale, also received a negative impact based on these circumstances.

Finally, the Obamas affirmed the “good news” that folks can solve these problems through open ears, dialogue, constitutional values, and standards of democracy. Barack Obama wrote that full agreement on every issue is impossible in the diverse and large United States, and that “good faith and grace” even with folks that they staunchly oppose is what will lead to progress. He concluded his message by reflecting on the path forged so far and pointing to a future that builds a “more fair,” “more just, more equal, and more free” nation through this dialogue.

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Lil Pump Tweets “F**k” Eminem And Taylor Swift During Election Celebration

November 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Pump is the MAGA rapper. People like Tom Macdonald and Kid Rock can try all they want, but Pump has really cornered the market on supporting Donald Trump. The rapper has been rocking the red hat since he was accidentally called “Little Pimp” in 2020, and he’s overjoyed with the results of the latest election. Lil Pump posted a video of him celebrating the night of the election. He was obviously happy, but he made sure to throw insults at some of Kamala Harris’ most notable supporters in the process. Because why not?

“F**k Taylor Swift,” he tweeted. “F**k Eminem … This is the best day of my life.” Lil Pump then took aim at the many, many people who knock him for his lack of intelligence. “You might think I’m dumb, but I’m very smart I’mma keep it that way.” The rapper then claimed that he was planning to leave the country if Kamala Harris had managed to secure the electoral college. “Thank God Donald Trump won because if not, I would’ve left the country,” he added. You can scroll through Lil Pump’s Twitter account to get the full breadth of his election day tweets. There’s lots of praise leveled at Trump, and lots of hatred aimed towards anyone who opposed him.

Lil Pump Previously Dissed Slim And Swift On Twitter

Fuck Taylor swift

— Lil Pump (@lilpump) November 6, 2024

Fuck Eminem

— Lil Pump (@lilpump) November 6, 2024

Lil Pump has taken issue with Taylor Swift and Eminem in the past. The rapper called out the former when she confirmed that she was endorsing Kamala Harris for president. “Taylor Swift, you have no clue why ur even voting for Kamala,” he tweeted at the pop star. “You said do ur research, clearly you didn’t do ur research. Right after the debate u endorsed her lol Right after she lied many many times!” Pump was similarly outraged when Eminem threw his support behind Harris. The rapper showed up at Harris’ rally in Detroit, and Lil Pump decided to invoke Em’s daughter. “F*ck you and f*ck Hailie,” he said via IG.

Lil Pump’s mouth has always run a mile a minute. He has decided to up this, however, with regards to the election. He praised himself for supporting Donald Trump when he claimed other artists were too scared to do so. “Everybody was so p**sy to endorse Trump, but guess what, I speak what was on my mind and I don’t give a f*ck,” he added. “I told you he was gonna win four years ago you guys looked at me crazy now look this country is gonna be its best.” Time will tell if Pumpernickel gets what he wants.

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