As November 8 draws closer, the first presidential debate of 2016 was held tonight (September 26) at Hofstra University in New York. It featured fiery back-and-forth between the Republican candidate Donald Trump and the Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton as they addressed issues brought up by NBC’s Lestor Holt.
With Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin in attendance, the candidates passionately shared their thoughts on racial and gender issues, national security and the economy.
Hip Hop has been vocal about its frustration for The Donald — ranging from YG’s “FDT” to T.I. comparing the businessman’s campaign to organized crime — but a few have criticized Clinton as well. Killer Mike says he is not voting for either candidate.
The social media reactions poured in and commented one everything from the contenders’ responses to their clothing that some joked reflected the battle between Pirus and Crips.
Check out the reactions from Lush One, T.I., Chance The Rapper, Killer Mike, Chuck D, Vince Staples, YG, Thi’sl, Propaganda and Toronto’s favorite Hip Hop fan Norm below.
Hilary dressed like Suge Knight .. That's my only comment on the debate
— White GUCCI (@LushOne) September 27, 2016
I aint stupid. Im from a Black Community. With Reagan & Bush in 1980 came masses of Guns & Drugs. ALL OF A SUDDEN VERY AVAILABLE.Seen sht.
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 26, 2016
People recognize this debate is from the area where PublicEnemy is from.HofstraU in Hempstead.The same campus I went to AFROAMERICAN CAMP 71
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 26, 2016
I grew up minutes away from where this debate is taking place.The world is watching wtf is the future. This area fueled our PublicEnemy POV
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 26, 2016
What we have seen in the swirl of media & SOC MED is the invitation of the entire USA back into the 10th Grade again. It all appears like HS
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 26, 2016
.@VanJones68 'Hillary is the valedictorian running against the schools frat jock' #DumbassificationOfUSA
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 27, 2016
What the USA still fail to realize that Blackfolk individual success is still connected to these issues whether like it or not. #FamStruggle
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 27, 2016
You tell pundits that individual so called success Blackfolk in USA aint gotta read stats,just look across our relatives & we get the pains
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 27, 2016
— YG (@YG) September 27, 2016
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How my mentions look like on #debatenightpic.twitter.com/LjaGJ5ASr9
— Norm Kelly (@norm) September 27, 2016