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Chance The Rapper Breaks Silence On Donald Trump’s Election Victory

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chance the Rapper was an artist who was emblematic of the Obama administration. He made his name on charisma and kindness, on wholesomeness and hope. He was repeatedly praised by Obama for his contributions to both music and their shared hometown of Chicago. Chance the Rapper has not had an easy 2020s, however. The release of The Big Day in 2019 effectively killed his career momentum, and he has been quiet in the years since. Chano decided to get on Instagram on November 11, however, and give his two cents on the outcome of the recent U.S. election.

Chance the Rapper did not pen an impassioned plea for unity, or a message detailing his own outrage. Instead, he decided to post photos of legendary African leaders through history. These leaders include Malcolm X, Field Marshall Musa Mwariama and Harriet Tubman among countless others. Most of these leaders are depicted wielding a weapon of some sort, be it a sword or a firearm. It’s a surprising choice coming from a rapper who is both celebrated and reviled for his squeaky clean image. The caption adds to the sense of rebellion emanating from the post. “To the lost,” Chance the Rapper writes.

Chance The Rapper Has Criticized Trump For Years

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Chance the Rapper’s post was met with confusion by many. Some criticized the rapper for promoting violence that contrasts with the messages in his music. “Fr you that violent?,” one user asked. Another called out Chano for speaking out against Trump, while at the same time being one of the wealthy who will presumably benefit from the politician’s second term. Chance the Rapper has made his dislike for Trump evident since day one, however. Trump thanked Chance for his kind words about Kanye West, who was a huge Trump supporter in 2018, but the rapper was not having it. He quote tweeted Trump’s post and wrote back: “Nah, that ain’t it yo.”

There was a third reaction to Chance the Rapper’s post. Many fans voiced their desire for new music instead of politically-charged IG posts. It’s been half a decade since Chano’s last release, and he has been teasing the release of Star Line since 2022. The feedback to buzz singles like “Together” and “3333” and has been positive, and enough time has passed that fans are curious to hear what new Chance music would even sounds like. Here’s hoping we get it soon.

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Plies Wants Fans To Stop “Wasting Time” Complaining About The Election

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Plies is not someone typically associated with politics. At least, when it comes to his music. The rapper spent most of his career making love songs, party songs, or some myriad of both. He decided to break from his musical persona on November 11, however. The rapper, who was a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris, broke his silence on the outcome of the recent U.S. presidential election. He was not happy with the results, but he had a constructive message for fans.

Plies hopped on Twitter to offer some advice. The rapper believed that anybody who was complaining about the U.S. election results was simply wasting their time. “Stop wasting your time telling people what they’re about to get the next four years,” he asserted. “If you haven’t learned anything else, u should’ve learned people will make themselves believe anything they want.” Plies didn’t limit his advice to calling out his fans, however. He claimed that a better way to spend the upcoming presidential term is to just focus on the things one can control in their own lives.

Plies Suggested That Fans Focus On Themselves

Stop Wasting Your Time Telling People What They’re About To Get The Next 4 Years! If U Haven’t Learned Anything Else, U Should’ve Learned People Will Make Themselves Believe Anything They Want! Let People Live Their Life Good Or Bad! Focus Your Energy On U & Yours!

— Plies (@plies) November 12, 2024

“Let people live their life good or bad,” Plies posited. “Focus your energy on u & yours.” This passionate statement was actually the culmination of a Twitter rant that the rapper embarked on this Veteran’s Day. He previously blamed the end of “normality” on social media. He also lamented the belief that extremism has become the go-to stance on practically every talking point in today’s world. “The more extreme u are the better,” he angrily tweeted. “These are the times we’re living in if u not extreme u not popular.” This is not the first time the rapper has vented his frustrations via social media.

Plies was fuming right after Kamala Harris lost the election to Donald Trump. He posted a video on Instagram in which he claimed that “character” is no longer an important factor in electing leaders. “One thing this election did teach me, something that [Trump] knew… character no longer matters,” he noted. “All the dark- and the things he’s said, he knew people wanted that. This whole notion of ‘America, this is not who we are,’ no, this is exactly who we are.” We’re sure that Plies will have more to say in the months to follow.

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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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Post-Election Lawsuits To Cause More Frenzy

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The days following the 2024 election have seen a flurry of litigation, with lawsuits filed in several battleground states where margins of victory were especially narrow. Some suits focus on handling mail-in ballots, voter registration verification, and alleged technical malfunctions with voting machines. In a few instances, lawsuits have also questioned the legality of certain ballots counted past election night. This wave of lawsuits follows a pattern seen in recent election cycles.

In Arizona, the ACLU filed a petition to extend the state’s deadline for voters to fix issues with their mail-in ballots. Conversely, in Pennsylvania, attorneys filed a suit challenging the validity of undated mail-in ballots, contending that some were counted in violation of state law. Republicans in Georgia filed a lawsuit arguing that it was illegal for county election officials to accept mail ballots after early voting ended but before the close of the general election.

Each case has its own unique set of allegations and evidence, with varying levels of validity. Some legal experts caution that while a few cases may present legitimate grounds for review, others seem based on speculative claims.

Further, the American Bar Association (ABA) has cautioned attorneys about filing baseless lawsuits against state electoral ballot-counting facilities. The ABA stresses that attorneys must avoid using the legal system for unsupported claims that may create confusion and decrease public trust in elections.

While attorneys play a key role in addressing legitimate concerns over electoral integrity, the ABA warns that baseless lawsuits can strain court resources. Attorneys are urged to ensure that any election-related litigation is grounded in credible evidence to uphold ethical and legal standards. The ABA notes that filing meritless lawsuits can have severe repercussions as the lawyers involved may face disciplinary action or disbarment.

States and federal courts have increasingly responded to unsubstantiated election-related lawsuits by dismissing cases and, in some instances, imposing penalties on those who filed them. Judges have openly criticized cases that lack merit, warning that such actions can be costly to the state and potentially delay the certification of results. The next few weeks will determine the fate of many of these cases.

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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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Azealia Banks Theorizes Diddy Is Rushing To Get Out On Bail After Kamala Harris Lost

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Azealia Banks shared an unfounded theory linking Diddy’s latest actions to Kamala Harris‘ loss in the 2024 election on social media, Saturday night. Ranting about the two topics on X (formerly Twitter) Banks alleged that Diddy’s attempts at getting out on bail are because he learned Donald Trump will be the future president of the United States.

“This n***a diddy is REALLY trying to get out on bail .. now that kamala has lost im f*cking scared that might actually happen,” she wrote. “Lol the lawyer said he got NEW EVIDENCE that the prosecutors case is thin…. mad vague and ominous. No the birthday at central bookings jail birthday breakfast menu had me CRYINGGG. Like noooooooo. Said the n***a had cereal a banana and a breakfast cake. It’s the breakfast cake for me. We will gag if the lawyer got evidence of the DNC using the diddybox to coerce celebrities into endorsing kamala and that’s how he gets off. Omg the industry will quakeeeee. The DNC will really lose all of its supporters if that’s the case because ‘new evidence’ all of a sudden is sooooooooooo crazy.”

Azealia Banks Performs In London

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Azealia Banks performs at O2 Academy Brixton on September 13, 2024, in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images)

It’s not the first time Banks has weighed in on Diddy, having theorized in a post from September that he was the “bottom” and Meek Mill was the “top” in an alleged sexual relationship, which stems from allegations put forth in Lil Rod’s sexual assault lawsuit from earlier this year. She had been reacting to since-debunked audio at the time that claimed to be of the two rappers getting intimate.

Azealia Banks Goes Off On Diddy

Check out Banks’ latest posts about Diddy on social media below. They come after Diddy recently celebrated his 55th birthday behind bars while awaiting trial in his case regarding charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. He already pleaded not guilty to the crimes. Be on the lookout for further updates on Azealia Banks on HotNewHipHop.

Lol the lawyer said he got NEW EVIDENCE that the prosecutors case is thin…. mad vague and ominous

— Azealia Banks (@azealiaslacewig) November 9, 2024

The DNC will really lose all of its supporters if that’s the case because “new evidence” all of a sudden is sooooooooooo crazy.

— Azealia Banks (@azealiaslacewig) November 9, 2024

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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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Donald Trump Vows To Terminate Gender-Affirming Care When He Takes Office

November 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Following a victorious campaign for a second term, convicted United States president-elect Donald Trump is starting to outline his plans for his first few days in office next January. One of his main missions is to terminate gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth and the U.S. citizenry at large, which he explained via a new video. The 47th president of the nation promised to end all federal programs promoting concepts of sex and gender transition at any age, and also brought up his planned outlawing of surgeries, puberty blockers, and more procedures when it comes to underage individuals.

“Here’s my plan to stop the chemical, physical, and emotional mutilation of our youth,” Donald Trump recently expressed. “On day one, I will revoke Joe Biden’s cruel policies on so-called gender-affirming care. Ridiculous. A process that involves giving kids puberty blockers, mutating their physical appearance, and ultimately performing surgery on minor children. Can you believe this? I will sign a new executive order instructing every federal agency to cease all programs that promote the concept of sex and gender transition at any age.”

Donald Trump’s War Against Gender-Affirming Care

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In addition, Donald Trump also plans to request that Congress block taxpayer dollars from being used to further these procedures, along with a law prohibiting the “sexual mutilation” of a child in all 50 states. Also, he announced his desire to terminate hospitals or healthcare providers from Medicaid and Medicare if they participate in gender-affirming care. The near-assassinated public official (which fortunately did not happen) added a plan to create a private right of action through which individuals can sue doctors who provided gender-affirming care to minors. He claimed the Department of Justice will investigate big pharma and hospital networks to determine if they covered up side effects of transition processes for profit.

Other elements of Donald Trump’s plans concerning gender-affirming care include investigations into alleged and potential hormone and puberty blocker trafficking, policing affirmations of transgender identity in state and school districts, the promotion of positive nuclear families and strictly unique gender roles, passing a bill in Congress declaring the only recognized genders by the United States government to be male and female (assigned at birth), and the notion that a child cannot assume a new gender or identity without their parents’ consent. Sadly, this plan falls into the exact misconceptions, polarizations, bigotries, generalizations, misunderstandings, and over-reaching violations of personal rights and freedoms that led this administration and ideology into a second term.

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Waka Flocka Flame Reacts To Canceled Meet & Greet Event Due To Donald Trump Support

November 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Waka Flocka is a proud supporter of Donald Trump, who recently won the United States presidential election against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. However, he feels like his support of the convicted president-elect resulted in some groups and organizations trampling over his freedom of speech. The reason why is because the organizers for a meet and greet with the rapper this week canceled the event due to his political views. In response, he issued a lengthy message on Twitter that criticized how he feels like the foundations of freedom of speech that built the U.S. are only applicable to the “system.” It’s not that simple, but we’ll let the comments section of the Instagram post down below illuminate that for you.

“Imagine living in a country… built on free speech. To ultimately find out free speech is only given to those who don’t go against the system…” Waka Flocka Flame spoke of how his meet and greet was no more due to his Donald Trump support. “A lot of ppl need to wake up. Y’all being used for a bigger agenda. Free speech is free speech. My decision for who I vote for is my decision. Y’all talking about freedoms? [They canceled] one of my meet and greet events in DC… today because of some people’s opinion. Because they harassed a liquor store until they canceled the s**t. Then they spin it like I did something wrong for having an opinion… that’s freedom?”

Waka Flocka Flame Blasts Organizers Who Canceled His Meet & Greet Due To His Trump Support

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However, Waka Flocka Flame certainly applied a similar mentality to some of his own events. For example, he told Joe Biden supporters to leave his concert back in July of this year, and this shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the dynamics behind private bookings and partnerships.

Meanwhile, outside of the political realm, Waka Flocka Flame still had a pretty good time in 2024 thanks to some other developments. He joined Nicki Minaj as a special guest alongside 2 Chainz for her Atlanta tour stop of her Pink Friday 2 trek. The ATL native enjoyed his freedoms of speech this year to great extent, but others’ freedoms of speech also come into play.

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FBI Thwarts Another Alleged Assassination Attempt On Donald Trump’s Life

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Donald Trump has now faced various attempts on his life, and that’s not counting the ones that remained plans instead of full-on attempts. For example, according to The Washington Post, law enforcement charged three men in connection to an alleged plot to assassinate the convicted United States president-elect during his successful campaign for a second term in office. An FBI agent’s sworn testimony detailed phone conversations with Farhad Shakeri, a correspondent for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps who is one of the three men federal authorities accused of this plot. Shakeri alleged that he and the codefendants planned to assassinate the Republican politician in mid-September.

Allegedly, they received a deadline of October 7 to come up with a plot, but plans did not find an opportunity to manifest due to Farhad Shakeri’s contact in the Guard Corps’ disapproval. According to Shakeri, his contact found their plan to lack in strategic value, and suggested that they attempt to resume the plot after the election. They mistakenly thought Donald Trump would lose, according to Shakeri’s alleged testimony. “[Shakeri] was tasked by the regime to direct a network of criminal associates to further Iran’s assassination plots against its targets, including president-elect Donald J. Trump,” Attorney General Merrick Garland stated.

Alleged Donald Trump Assassination Attempt Thwarted

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Furthermore, law enforcement arrested Fahrad Shakeri’s alleged associates, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathan Loadholt, without bond. Reportedly, they are New York City residents. As for Shakeri, federal authorities believe he is on the run in Iran. Fortunately, it seems like this alleged plot never came to fruition and did not result in any loss of life or damage. Meanwhile, the world continues to react to Donald Trump’s win over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

“It goes like this… America is a liar, yeah, yeah, yeah,” Tamar Braxton shared on social media. “Y’all lied… Lied, lied, lied, lied. Oh my god, I cried myself to sleep last night… I don’t trust them. I don’t trust none of y’all. Oh my God, y’all sat up here and said ‘Kamala,’ ‘Kamala,’ ‘Kamala,’ I feel so unaccomplished as a Black woman. So unappreciated. Like y’all would rather have someone who blatantly says, ‘Grab them by the p***y’ and give them a microphone like they giving a blow job…”

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