Dave East rang in 2020 with an act of service by performing for U.S. military troops at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
“Qatar Was Insane,” the Harlem-bred rapper wrote on Instagram, “First Time Ever Being On A Military Base. And They Knew My Shit Word For Word. Met The Colonel, Seen Some Fighter Jets. Salute The Troops.”
East’s performance occurred just days before the Pentagon announced that the U.S. will deploy an additional 3,500 troops in the Middle East, as repercussions for the death of Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani ring throughout the region.
According to The Washington Post, a targeted U.S. drone strike killed Soleimani on Friday morning (January 3) in Baghdad, Iraq. The attack heightened tensions between the two countries, with Iran now vowing to take “severe revenge” on the U.S. following Soleimani’s death.
East’s performance also wraps up his Survival Tour Part 1, which saw performances in both North America and Europe, ending in Portugal last week.
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There can be No salute for the troops with out supporting the war and the government that sent them there to kill an destroy. They are pawns
Dave East has visited the troops more times than Donald Trump.
An out and out lie. Go back to watching Rachael Maddow, cuck.
Fuck TRUMP !!! That Fucking FUCK !!
I remember robin Williams came to see us on my COP, that sh^t means a lot especially when your at a dangerous location like I was, doesnt matter your thoughts on the war, salute to dave east.
So this nigga support that bullshit war they got goin on over there? Fuck this clown and Kanye with they MAGA loving asses.
It’s about showing respect for those who fight for us, regardless of political stance. Giving respect does not mean you have to agree. They are putting their lives on the line for whatever the country asks (aka selflessness).