Waka Flocka Flame blasted as 'washed-up rapper' as he asks Biden supporters to 'get out' at Utah show
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rapper Waka Flocka Flame stirred controversy during a recent performance at Club Sky in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he appeared to dismiss supporters of President Joe Biden.
In footage captured by TMZ and shared on TikTok, the "No Hands" rapper can be seen gesturing for Biden voters to leave the venue, quipping, "All my Joe Biden voters, get out. We going to see ya'll at the bingo game."
Waka Flocka Flame's support of Trump
According to USA Today, the incident left fans with mixed reactions, as Waka Flocka Flame, born Juaquin James Malphurs, proceeded to rally the crowd with a defiant message, proclaiming, "We're going to party right now for our f**king president, T24," an apparent nod to former President Donald Trump, who is expected to run against Biden in the next election.
After making his statement, he swiftly hopped off the stage to perform his hit song "Grove St Party."
This isn't the first time Waka Flocka Flame has publicly expressed his support of Trump. The rapper has been vocal about his admiration for the former president, as evidenced by his social media posts and public appearances.
🔥🚨BREAKING: Grammy nominated rapper Waka Flocka Flame is under a lot of fire after kicking Joe Biden supporters out his show.
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) July 3, 2024
Flocka stated “All the Joe Biden voters get out” and “we gonna party right now for T24”
Many viewers claim he has became a sellout and are… pic.twitter.com/9Qb5nCfsfF
Last October, he posted on X "Trump 2024" and shared a photo appearing alongside Trump. Reports from political news outlets suggest Trump was even invited to one of Waka Flocka's concerts in Miami.
Trump's recognition and Waka Flocka Flame's gratitude
Earlier this year, Waka Flocka Flame made headlines when he publicly called on Trump to "abolish" Christopher Columbus Day, showcasing his continued alignment with Trump's policies and ideologies.
His support has not gone unnoticed, with the Trump administration reportedly awarding him a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his work with a Chicago-based non-profit organization.
"Lifetime Achievement Award. I gotta thank my pastor/big sister Apostle Dr. Bridget C. Outlaw for teaching and guiding me on this journey God got us on I’m just honored," he wrote in an Instagram post at the time. "S/O to my president!!!"
Diverse responses to Waka Flocka Flame's political statements
The public reaction to Waka Flocka Flame's recent political statements has been notably diverse, reflecting a wide range of opinions and emotions.
One user wrote, "If you get your political advice from a rapper maybe you shouldn't be voting at all. Just because Trump is a felon doesn't mean he somehow is getting the same treatment we do."
Another user commented, "Who cares what this idiot rapper says probably toes up within a year!"
One user replied "So he supports racism....how bizarre since trump is about as big a racist as you can find."
One said, "I'm not listening to no washed-up rapper when it comes to politics."
Another replied, "I'm willing to bet that he has never voted in his life."
One stated, "Foolish!!! Washed up mediocre so-called rapper. What a Joke!"
Another wrote,"Waka Flocka is no brain trust more of a joke than anything. LOL"
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