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Fat Joe & E-40 Will Support Joe Biden Against Donald Trump At North Carolina Rally

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The 2024 U.S. presidential race is getting nastier by the minute. With Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s first debate this year happening later tonight (Thursday, June 27), it’s only going to get more chaotic. But it looks like the Democrat is already planning for the future, inviting some special guests to a North Carolina rally on Friday (June 28) to either celebrate a successful debate or crisis-manage a disastrous one. Moreover, Fat Joe and E-40 will join the current United States president and his wife Jill to show their support and, by proxy, try to rally more of the rap world to the blue side come November.

Furthermore, we know that this is far from the first time that politicians have tried to steer hip-hop in their favor, and in fact, Joe Biden arrived late to the party this time around. Donald Trump already made his mark on the rap world this year in grand and controversial fashion, such as getting New York drill MCs Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow to co-sign him at a rally recently. In addition, there are even some lighter and less direct homages such as Sexyy Red’s “Make America Sexyy Again” branding. We’ll see which other players in the game come forward with their take, or to outright blast both candidates.

Read More: Cardi B Refuses To Vote For Neither Donald Trump Nor Joe Biden

Fat Joe & E-40 Are On Joe Biden’s Side

Nevertheless, Joe Biden’s campaign labeled Fat Joe and E-40 as “legends of the music industry who understand the importance of utilizing their platforms to ensure their fan base understands the stakes of this election.” However, other rappers like Sada Baby, whom Donald Trump recently linked with alongside fellow Detroit rappers Icewear Vezzo and Peezy, think that the convicted former president “might be the first person to make [the rapper] vote.” “Him reaching out showed me, like, some type of effort that another candidate hadn’t shown ever,” Sada reportedly told NBC News. “I’m trying to act like it doesn’t mean too much, but it means a lot.”

In the face of this wave, Joe Biden might have to enlist more MCs to his side if he wants more hip-hop favor. Of course, both candidates could actually try to impact the struggling communities within rap, defend its artistic freedom in the courts system, and not parade them around as celebrity heads to curry favor with voters… But they’re politicians: how rarely do they ever engage with their actual job descriptions? Regardless, Biden’s not happy about Trump’s convictions, and hopes to use them against him. Will the rap world actually have a role to play this election or are these all just false promises and obfuscations?

Read More: Joe Biden Campaign Disses Donald Trump By Using Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” Lyrics

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Donald Trump Announces Rally On Anniversary Of January 6 Capitol Attack

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Donald Trump recently announced plans to hold a “commit to caucus” rally in Iowa next month. The kicker is that the event will take place on the third anniversary of the U.S. Capitol riot, which saw hundreds of his supporters storm the building. The attack resulted in countless arrests, several injuries, multiple deaths, and more.

While the timing of the event appears to be intentional, the Chairman of Iowa’s republican party Thad Nearmyer insists that it’s merely a coincidence. “When they first announced it was on Jan. 6, I didn’t even think anything of it,” he told The Daily Beast earlier this week. “And then a little bit later it kind of occurred to me that that date has some significance. “

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Thad Nearmyer “Didn’t Think Anything” Of January 6 Rally

Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they push barricades to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on January 6, 2021. – Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

“I would imagine that will get brought up by him,” Nearmyer added. While the event stands out as the deadliest since the War of 1812, he downplayed it in his conversation with the outlet, claiming “It wasn’t nearly as big of a deal as it was made out to be.” News of Trump’s January 6, 2024 rally comes after Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, announced that the disgraced former president has been removed from the state’s Presidential primary ballot. Bellows cited a 14th Amendment clause that prevents “insurrectionists” from running for President.

Colorado tried to do something similar earlier this month, but he’s now back on the ballot after the state’s republican party appealed the decision. What do you think of Donald Trump holding a rally on the third anniversary of the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Pump Gets Shoutout From Donald Trump At Florida Rally: Watch

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Lil Pump is someone who has been a huge Trump guy over the past few years. Overall, it all started when Pump began advocating for the former President during his 2020 reelection campaign. Eventually, Trump even brought Pump up on stage and called him “Lil Pimp.” It was a pretty ridiculous situation, however, it made the rapper a mainstay among the MAGA crowd. Now, a whole new audience knows who he is, even if they don’t care at all for his music. It’s an interesting spot to be in, but alas.

Heading into the 2024 Presidential election, Pump is going hard for Trump again. He was recently at Ole Miss where he led a pro-Donald Trump rant. Furthermore, he was recently invited to Trump’s rally in Florida, which took place on Wednesday. In the footage below, courtesy of TMZ, you can see Trump giving Pump a shoutout. In fact, this time around, Trump was actually able to get his name right, which probably felt really good for the rapper.

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Lil Pump At The Trump Rally

“He’s one of the few — rapper Lil Pump,” Trump said when speaking on his support amongst rappers. Most rappers you talk to will say they don’t mess with Trump all that much. However, others like Sexyy Red have shown a bit of support here and there. As for Pump’s standing within the campaign itself, he will probably make a few more appearances before the end of the campaign. At this stage, there isn’t even a guarantee that Trump will be the Republican nominee. Based on current polls, however, he does have a great chance of winning.

Only time will tell whether or not Pump has any affect on Trump’s chances. Let us know what you think of this latest move from Pump, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

Read More: Lil Pump Starts “We Want Trump” Chant During College Performance: Watch

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Macklemore Speaks At “Free Palestine” Rally In D.C.: “This Is A Genocide”

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Macklemore labeled Israel’s treatment of Palestinians a “genocide” while speaking at a “Free Palestine” rally in Washington D.C. on Saturday. The demonstration was held in protest of Israel’s latest retaliation for Hamas’ terror attacks on October 7, which killed more than 1,400 people. In response, Israel’s military has killed over 9,000 people living in Gaza, including large percentages of women and children, all according to reports from CNN.

“I didn’t expect to be on a microphone,” Macklemore told the crowd, as noted by Billboard. “There are thousands of people here more qualified to speak on the issue of a free Palestine than myself. But I will say this: They told me to be quiet. They told me to do my research, to go back, that it’s too complex to say something, right? To be silent in this moment. In the last three weeks, I’ve gone back and I’ve done some research … I’m teachable. I don’t know enough. But I know enough that this is a genocide.”

Read More: Barack Obama Addresses “Complexity” Of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Macklemore Performs At Lollapalooza

BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 10: Macklemore performs live on stage during a concert at day 2 of Lollapalooza Berlin 2023 at Olympiapark on September 10, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Gina Wetzler/Redferns)

Saturday isn’t the first time Macklemore has spoken out on the issue. On October 19, he also released a statement on social media. He wrote at the time: “I have been in fear. I have felt a literal lump in my throat and I cannot stay silent any longer. I condemn the murder of any human. The bombings, kidnappings and murder of the Israeli people carried out by Hamas was horrific in every way imaginable. My heart deeply hurts for the Israelis that lost loved ones to such an abomination. As a father I cannot imagine if one my kids was at that festival, or was still missing after being kidnapped. It is absolutely unfathomable. But killing innocent humans in retaliation as collective punishment is not the answer. That is why I am supporting the people around the world who are calling for a ceasefire.”

Macklemore is far from the first voice in the music industry to speak out on the conflict. After being criticized for his silence, Drake recently signed a letter penned to President Joe Biden calling for a ceasefire in the region.

Read More: Drake Breaks Silence On Israel-Palestine Conflict, Signs Letter Calling For Ceasefire

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Shanquella Robinson Rally In Charlotte Calls For Justice In Ongoing Death Investigation

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The tragic story of Shanquella Robinson’s death shocked the internet last month. Over the weekend, countless people from the late student’s hometown gathered at a rally to demand the justice they deserve.

As ABC News reports, Saturday (December 10) saw several Charlotte, North Carolina residents come together at Little Rock AME Zion Church. Friends of the family and local leaders both spoke on how the unexpected murder has shaken up their community.

“I’m going to be honest – this is tough,” Mayor pro tem, Braxton Winston, said in his statements. “How many words of comfort can you bring to a situation like this? There’s so much grief in our community.”

Afterward, the politician went on to assure Shanquella’s parents that they won’t be forgotten by those around them as they await further answers from the FBI and Mexican authorities.

Mecklenburg County’s at-large commissioner, Pat Cotham, additionally noted that Robinson’s story “[is] just starting.” They added, “She was just a young woman. I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Shanquella.”

Aside from running her own businesses, the deceased spent much of her time focusing on her studies at Winston-Salem State University. A representative for the school says her “spirit lives on” there, even after her untimely murder.

Just a few weeks ago, the Robinson family came together to mourn their only child at a funeral service. Now, the community is uplifting them again in their time of need.

“There were thousands of people that didn’t make it into the services a couple of weeks ago, so this is the opportunity to come and show their support for the Robinson family again and to love on them and basically let them know that we stand with them,” Million Youth March of Charlotte founder, Mario Black, told press this past weekend.

“It’s justice for Shanquella Robinson until justice is served,” he chiefly declared.

Though the FBI and Mexican authorities revealed that an arrest warrant was issued in the case at the end of November, Salamondra Robinson has spoken with the media and says she remains without answers.

Read more about that here, and check back in with HNHH later for any updates on the investigation. RIP Shanquella.

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