'Real Time' host Bill Maher stunned as rapper Killer Mike refuses to endorse Joe Biden over Donald Trump
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Killer Mike left comedian Bill Maher shocked on the February 2 episode by refusing to endorse President Joe Biden over Donald Trump for the upcoming presidential election.
Despite the 'Real Time' host's persistent inquiries, the rapper artfully dodged revealing his preferred candidate and instead laid out conditions under which he might think about supporting the current POTUS.
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Killer Mike challenges President Joe Biden on issues faced by the Black community
In a candid exchange, Maher emphasized the importance of prioritizing ideas over specific candidates, prompting him to ask Killer Mike about his choice for the November election, as per Daily Caller.
The rapper's response shifted the focus to issues concerning the Black community, as he stated, "I'm for Black people. And Happy Black History Month," possibly alluding to his past support for socialist Independent Bernie Sanders.
Maher, trying to pin down Killer Mike's endorsement, asked if he could advocate for Biden over Trump. However, the rapper redirected the conversation, challenging the current POTUS to address the issues of the Black community directly.
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He asked, "Can he get himself to apologize for the [1994] crime bill? Can he get himself to get his head out of his a** and say 'Black people, you are black regardless?'"
Killer Mike further inquired, "Can he pick a coalition of former people who were affected by drug law, street gangs, recidivism, and crime and say, 'I need you as a board to advise me how to fix federal prisons?'"
"If he can do that, absolutely I can. So my challenge is out," asserted the rapper.
Killer Mike's remarks mirror concerns about the rap world's growing allegiance to Donald Trump
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The remarks made by Killer Mike during his appearance on 'Real Time' reflect a broader sentiment within the Black community, with concerns about Democrats losing their support.
His refusal to endorse Biden aligns with a growing thought that some notable individuals, especially rap stars, might have preferred Trump's administration.
The ex-POTUS tried to establish ties with the rap world by collaborating on criminal justice reform with figures like Kanye West, aided ASAP Rocky in getting out of a Swedish prison, and issued presidential pardons for Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, as per TrendingPolitics.
