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Benny The Butcher has said he “learned a lesson” after once throwing his support behind Donald Trump, pondering whether doing so was worth it at the time.
Appearing as a guest on the Juan Ep is Life podcast for an episode that dropped on Wednesday (November 22), the Griselda rapper was asked “why the Trump 2024 tweet?” Host Cipha Sounds added: “Tell me someone broke into your account that day.”
“Well, this is what I’m gonna say about that,” Benny began. “Celebrities aren’t supposed to share their public opinion. And I learned that lesson that day. Their political opinion, I mean.”
Check out the interview below — the Trump comments start at about the 31:00 minute mark.
Later on in the interview, Benny The Butcher was pressed about whether he still supported Trump despite the backlash, and he once again repeated: “celebrities aren’t supposed to share their public opinion,” seemingly implying that he continues to support the 45th president despite the backlash.
The tweet in question was shared in August, when the “Johnny P’s Caddy” rapper took to Twitter to make his voting preference be known, which didn’t exactly please his fans.
His proclamation was quite simple: “I’m votin Trump 2024.”
The backlash against the Butcher was swift, with many commenters pointing out that Trump’s policies weren’t exactly friendly to Black men and women.
“The bigot comin’, n-gga,” wrote one commenter, alluding to Benny’s famous catchphrase and mixtape series, The Butcher Coming.
Others, however, supported Benny The Butcher’s dedication to Trump, but cautioned that he may be up against some tough political forces for his proclamation. “Did you consult with Jay and the Democratic Party before posting this?,” wrote another commenter, referring to JAY-Z.
Some commenters just wanted the Buffalo native to shut up and rap. “Just drop the album we dont wanna hear this,” a third person wrote.
None of the commenters, however, realized that Benny The Butcher’s comment may be much ado about nothing. According to the ACLU, many states do not allow convicted felons to vote, and the Griselda Records rapper admitted to getting convicted of three felonies when he was younger.
So depending on which state he calls home, his vote may not count towards a potential Trump election.
Felons should be allowed to vote everywhere
Nah. It should be a deterrent not to commit felonies.
Why should it fuckin matter who he voting for ? Either you a fan of his music or you aint, plain and simple. You dont need to worry about who he voting for, what flavor kool aid he drinks, or what color underwears he wears. We seriously need to cancel cancel culture and all those who engage in it. Make America Great Again, Trump 2024.
Yea it matters. You show up at a hip-hop show with your trump support I hope you get your axx beat.
Culture vulture get the fxck out of here
People like you suck. We been voting Democrat for the past century. Wasn’t it LJB or someone who said “I will have these n#$$ers voting Democrat for the next hundred years”? Guess he was right honestly. Yall still stuck mentally. You know Trump proposed the Platinum Plan? He was proposing to invest $500 billion into the communities. But nope. Ppl would rather have higher rent, stagnant wages, and fake hope that never materializes.
Bro did more for black people than any other modern day president. You just ignorant
So where is this $500 billion that he invested in the black community? I’ll wait? You’re full of shit and so is Trump.
Why would anyone I don’t care what color you are, vote for a person that wants to be a dictator someone that tries to overthrow the government someone that doesn’t pay his bills someone that cheats on his wife while she’s pregnant with porn star.?