Current:Home > reviewsTradeEdge Exchange:Rapper Waka Flocka Flame tells Biden voters to 'Get out' at Utah club performance: Reports -Infinite Edge Learning
TradeEdge Exchange:Rapper Waka Flocka Flame tells Biden voters to 'Get out' at Utah club performance: Reports
Poinbank Exchange View
Date:2025-04-09 14:08:47
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame appears to dismiss President Joe Biden's supporters at a recent show in Utah,TradeEdge Exchange leaving fans with mixed reactions.
While performing at Club Sky in Salt Lake City, the "No Hands" rapper made an unexpected statement to the audience, gesturing for fans to leave the venue in the red state, according to multiple reports.
"All my Joe Biden voters, get out. We going to see ya'll at the bingo game," said Waka Flocka, born Juaquin James Malphurs, per footage obtained by TMZ and videos posted on TikTok on Monday.
"We're going to party right now for our f− president, T24," he added, seemingly referring to former president Donald Trump, who is running against Biden. He is seen hopping off the stage before performing his hit "Grove St. Party" for the crowd.
USA TODAY contacted Club Sky and a rep for Waka Flocka for comment.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Hip Hop & Trump:Donald Trump welcomed two rappers charged in a felony gang case on stage at his Bronx rally
Waka Flocka Flame has openly expressed his support for Trump
Waka Flocka Flame has been a vocal supporter of Trump throughout the years. Last October, he shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, that said: "Trump 2024" and posted a photo of what appears to show the rapper standing next to him.
Florida's Voice, a political news site, is reporting via sources that Trump was invited to Waka Flocka's concert in Miami last month. Earlier this year, in January, the rapper also publicly requested Trump to "abolish" Christopher Columbus Day despite him not being in the White House, according to Vibe Magazine.
SPG reported that in 2021, the Trump administration awarded Waka Flocka a lifetime achievement award for his work with the Chicago-based non-profit Daughter of Destiny.
"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!!!"
Other hip-hop artists supporting Trump
Waka Flocka's comments come as other hip-hop artists have spoken highly of Trump, including Sexyy Red, who said she loved the Republican candidate on a podcast but recently walked back on her comments, saying she's not endorsing anyone. In May, New York rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow attended a Trump rally in the Bronx.
Model Amber Rose has received a wave of backlash after she endorsed the former president on social media. In May, she posted a photo on her Instagram page of her standing with Trump and Melania.
"Trump 2024, ususus," the caption reads.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
veryGood! (59842)
Related
- Rylee Arnold Shares a Long
- Avoid these scams on Amazon Prime Day this week
- Biden signs a bill to fight expensive prison phone call costs
- Clothes That Show Your Pride: Rainbow Fleece Pants, Sweaters, Workout Leggings & More
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- Southern Cities’ Renewable Energy Push Could Be Stifled as Utility Locks Them Into Longer Contracts
- From Brexit to Regrexit
- FBI looking into Biden Iran envoy Rob Malley over handling of classified material, multiple sources say
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Rally car driver and DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block dies in a snowmobile accident
Ranking
- Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
- Goldman Sachs is laying off as many as 3,200 employees this week
- Goldman Sachs is laying off as many as 3,200 employees this week
- Fisher-Price reminds customers of sleeper recall after more reported infant deaths
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Vermont police officer, 19, killed in high-speed crash with suspect she was chasing
- Text: Joe Biden on Climate Change, ‘a Global Crisis That Requires American Leadership’
- The secret to upward mobility: Friends (Indicator favorite)
Recommendation
Residents worried after ceiling cracks appear following reroofing works at Jalan Tenaga HDB blocks
Pritzker-winning architect Arata Isozaki dies at 91
Intense cold strained, but didn't break, the U.S. electric grid. That was lucky
How to keep your New Year's resolutions (Encore)
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
Madonna says she's on the road to recovery and will reschedule tour after sudden stint in ICU
Text: Joe Biden on Climate Change, ‘a Global Crisis That Requires American Leadership’
Long Island Medium Star Theresa Caputo’s Son Larry Caputo Jr. Marries Leah Munch in Italy
Tags
Like
- Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
- Warming Trends: What Happens Once We Stop Shopping, Nano-Devices That Turn Waste Heat into Power and How Your Netflix Consumption Warms the Planet
- Flight fare prices skyrocketed following Southwest's meltdown. Was it price gouging?