2020 would be the year that gives us beef between a legendary New Orleans rapper and an R&B crooner from Ohio, fighting over politics. That could happen after John Legend called out Lil Wayne for supporting President Donald Trump.
John Legend Suggests Lil Wayne Is In ‘The Sunken Place’
Leading up to Election Day, the politically-outspoken John Legend left no uncertainty which Presidential candidate he supports. Legend performed at Joe Biden‘s final campaign rally on Monday. Legend then spoke, “Some of your former favorite rappers have been taken in by these lies (about Trump). I think they even founded a new supergroup, it’s called The Sunken Place. But Trump’s Platinum Plan for Black folks is nothing but fool’s gold, because you can’t bank on a word he says.”
WATCHElection Day: Here’s 5 Videos That’ll Inspire You To Vote TodayLil Wayne Got Clowned Across The Internet For Supporting Trump
Social media came directly at Weezy F. Baby’s head following his publicized support for President Trump just days away from the presidential election. Jokes ranged from Wayne’s now-infamous kiss with Cash Money boss Birdman getting replaced with Donald’s face to how the youth now views LW.
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New York rap star 50 Cent went to his Instagram page and offered his opinion of a now-viral shot of Wayne/Trump posing together. 50 said Wayne made a mistake taking a pic with the POTUS.
“oh no ? WAYNE?♂️, I WOULD HAVE NEVER TOOK THIS PICTURE. #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi” -50 Cent’s Instagram
Fellow rap veteran Royce Da 5’9 went to his Instagram page and didn’t mince words. Royce admitted he couldn’t believe the Wayne hip-hop heads grew up loving could be the same person who met up with Trump to talk about social change.
“This ain’t the Iconic Genius that said. {And I Quote} “B*tch, real G’z move in silence like lasagna”…. Nope ??♂️ I rebuke you, Satan … ?Stay away from our ?’s .. And Wayne would’ve NEVER worn a shirt to the White House…” -Royce 5’9’s Instagram
Earlier in the day, Wayne went to his social media pages to share a shocking shot of himself linked up alongside Trump. LW also said Trump promised to get things done for the community.
“Just had a great meeting with @realdonaldtrump @potus besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the community real ownership. He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done. ??”
The Internet Reacts To Lil Wayne Hearting Donald Trump
Wayne’s run-in and meeting with Trump has immediately sparked widespread reactions. The general consensus boiled down to people feeling like Wayne – and other rap artists – have sold out.
