After Nick Cannon’s remarks and Chilli’s FEC donations, a growing number of Black celebrities are showing or maintaining ties to Trump
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A recent wave of controversial statements from Black celebrities has reignited focus on their support for President Donald Trump, with several publicly endorsing him despite past criticisms.
- Nick Cannon expressed strong support for Trump, citing historical political shifts and praising Trump’s actions, while emphasizing a perspective aligned with W.E.B. Du Bois’s political ideology.
- Nicki Minaj, Amber Rose, and Waka Flocka have all shown varying degrees of support for Trump, with Minaj calling herself his "number one fan" and Rose speaking at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
- Chilli of TLC faced backlash after promoting a false conspiracy theory and donating to Trump-related PACs, later apologizing and clarifying her stance while distancing herself from some MAGA influencers.
- These developments highlight a nuanced and evolving conversation about Black celebrity political alignments and the broader implications for their public influence and advocacy.
