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John Legend Goes After Donald Trump In Scathing Interview: “He’s A Racist”

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John Legend slammed Donald Trump during an interview with former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on MSNBC, on Sunday. In doing so, he labeled the former President of the United States a “racist” and asked what he’s actually “done for Black people?”

“He’s made it clear throughout his life that he believes Black people are inferior,” Legend said. “He believes that to his core, in his bones, he wouldn’t let us live in his buildings back in the day. But also, when you hear some of the stray comments he makes, he clearly believes in a genetic hierarchy of humanity, and it’s racially determined. So, he is a tried and true, dyed-in-the-wool racist. In the core of his being, he’s a racist. So, I don’t want to hear what he has to say about what he’s done for Black people. He’s done very little for us and he is at his core, truly, truly a racist.”

Read More: John Legend Breaks Down His Fallout With Kanye West

John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Attend Dinner At The White House

US singer-songwriter John Legend and his wife model Chrissy Teigen arrive at the White House to attend a state dinner honoring French President Emmanuel Macron, in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2022. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Elsewhere during the interview, Legend discussed the criminal justice system in the U.S. “There is a two-tiered justice system, but not in the way that he thinks. He’s the beneficiary, absolutely. The fact that he’s out in the world, that’s not normal for a lot of people,” Legend argued. “He’s gotten away with a lot for a long time, he’s been a fraudster for a long time, he’s been cheating people for a long time, he’s been lying for a long time and he’s actually been litigating for a long time.” Check out his full comments below.

John Legend Speaks On Donald Trump

It’s far from the first time Legend has been critical of Donald Trump. He previously admitted that his relationship with Kanye West has been tarnished due to the rapper’s support of the former President. Be on the lookout for further updates on John Legend on HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Durk Reacts To Drake Mentioning Him On Young Thug’s “Oh U Went”

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Lil Durk recently shared his reaction to Drake referencing him during his appearance on Young Thug’s “Oh U Went.” On the song, Drake rapped: “She probably let both of us hit/The way that she smirkin’ at Durk/She gettin’ cake off the picture she take/I say, ‘Girl, if it work then it work’/F**k a wedding dress, I’m tryna merk it and skrrt,” he raps on the song. Speaking with Ari Melber, Durk joked about whether the story was true or not.

After bringing up the lyrics, Melber asked Durk if the woman did “smirk” at him, to which he replied, “I hope so.” He then joked: “I’ll feel more confident and more happy with myself.” As for whether the story was true, Durk remarked that Drake lives in “Drake’s World,” while adding, “If he said it, he seen it.”

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Lil Durk Attends Rick Ross & Meek Mill’s Album Release

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 10: Lil Durk attends Rick Ross And Meek Mill’s Album Release Party at Harbor New York City on November 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Later in the interview, Durk discussed more serious topics such as gun violence in his hometown of Chicago. In doing so, he responded to Donald Trump’s recent comments on the state of the city. “I really don’t pay it no mind, ’cause there’s violence everywhere,” Durk stated. “Every city had their moment with the [murder] rates. If you look up right now who got the [highest murder rate] right now, I betcha it ain’t Chicago. That’s why I really don’t comment on it, because every city will have its day [with the murder rates].” Check out Durk’s full interview with Melber below.

Lil Durk Speaks With Ari Melber

Durk also gave a series of one-word descriptions of other rappers such as J. Cole, Drake, and more during a rapid-fire round. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Durk and Drake on HotNewHipHop.

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Donald Trump Labels Himself “The King” In Latest Rant

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Donald Trump described himself as “the king” during his latest rant on his Truth Social platform. The former president had been discussing the news that MSNBC beat out Fox News in both total viewers and in the key 25-54 age demographic for the prior week on prime time. The feat snapped a 120-week winning streak for the conservative outlet.

“Well, it’s happened, just as I predicted,” Trump began, before adding, “The Golden Goose that was so beautiful is being slaughtered by Fools. MAGA has left Fox for more promising ‘prairies.’ Long live the King. The only solution for Fox News is to bring back Trump Allies and MAGA—Backing No Personality Ron DeSanctimonious has been a disaster….”

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Donald Trump Speaks At The RNC

CLEVELAND, OH – JULY 21: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a speech during the evening session on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016, at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received the number of votes needed to secure the party’s nomination. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

He continued: “….Also—Do not broadcast negative ads against Republican and Conservative Candidates by Perverts and Misfits like the Failing Lincoln Project, and others. Roger Ailes never allowed that—And neither should a new and less successful Fox. Big turnoff! MSDNC and Fake News CNN will never allow positive Republican ads or hit pieces on Crooked Joe Biden. Fox must get smart fast before it’s too late. Only ‘TRUMP’ can save Fox News. It is in freefall!”

Trump’s Truth Social rant comes days after he pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the mishandling of classified documents. In total, Trump faces 37 criminal charges including counts of retaining classified information, obstructing justice, and making false statements, among others. The worst of the offenses carry prison sentences of up to 20 years.

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Future Speaks On LeBron James Being A Huge Fan Of Him

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As one of the most influential and beloved artists in the hip-hop world, Future’s received no shortage of praise. However, one of his most die-hard celebrity fans is none other than basketball superstar (and arguable GOAT) LeBron James. Moreover, the Los Angeles Laker often spoke of or displayed his love for Hendrix over the years. For example, he practically only played his track “March Madness” during the summer of 2015, telling a fan at that time that it was his favorite song. While on The Beat with Ari Melber on MSNBC, Melber asked him specifically about that relationship and on “being the soundtrack to so many people’s lives, including LeBron’s big moments.”

“It feel great,” Future remarked about LeBron James and his continued support of his music. “It just make keep me going, give me inspiration and motivation to just stay in the studio and keep coming up with different tunes, you know. Making that music. I love when people say certain things about it, and it just inspire me, when they say things about me say things about my career. It definitely inspire me.”

Future Appreciates LeBron James For His Support

Another prominent example of Bron’s love for Pluto is his answer to a question posed by RapCaviar back in 2021. Furthermore, the post posited J. Cole, Drake, and of course Kendrick Lamar as the “three kings” of the 2010s decade, placing them on a Mount Rushmore. Still, that comparison left one spot remaining, and fans debated over who else was the most dominant artist of that decade for a variety of reasons. Unsurprisingly, LeBron didn’t flinch with his answer. “Future Hendrix,” he replied to the Twitter account. Maybe he already answered this question before, but it would be crazy to hear what the 38-year-old’s favorite track from the “HOLY GHOST” MC is.

Much like Future’s dominance of the 2010s, LeBron James has become one of the greatest players in NBA history. A lot of that work came in the same decade, and his revered place even in hip-hop culture is unsurprising. After 20 years in the league, he crafted one of the most significant legacies in sports in recent memory. There might be some who scoff at the comparison, but Hendrix proved many times in that decade- and this decade, for that matter- that you can’t tell the story of modern hip-hop without him. Regardless of your take, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Future and LeBron James.

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MSNBC Host Ari Melber Quotes Biggie To Encourage People To Get Vaccinated

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If there’s one thing MSNBC host Ari Melber is going to do, it’s force an awkward hip-hop quote in reference to complicated current events and political issues. Whether that’s a good thing or not is up to the viewer, but at least he’s trying to keep things relevant. His latest attempt came this afternoon during a segment on COVID-19 vaccine reluctance, into which Melber injected a quote taken from The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 Life After Death track “What’s Beef?”:

Beef is when your moms ain’t safe up in the streets
Beef is when I see you
Guaranteed to be in ICU

Melber clarifies that while COVID-19 isn’t exactly the same as having a street feud with the 6’2″, 395-pound, Brooklyn-bred rapper, it could conceivably go about as sideways. His point, of course, is that emergency rooms and intensive care units across the country are being overwhelmed with new cases of the vaccine — and that 99% of those cases are people who have not been vaccinated.

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Melber’s quotes have been wide-ranging and deep; in recent months, he’s mined material from the likes of 21 Savage and Nicki Minaj, and while there are definitely plenty of rap fans who could seemingly do without his quotes, the fact that they nearly always go viral ensures that the important information and context he provides receive much-needed exposure.

Check out some of those responses below.

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