Pharrell has hit out at celebrities who have been endorsing politicians ahead of the presidential election later this year.
The Neptunes hitmaker made his feelings clear on the matter during a lengthy chat with The Hollywood Reporter.
He said: “I don’t do politics. In fact, I get annoyed sometimes when I see celebrities trying to tell you [who to vote for]. There are celebrities that I respect that have an opinion, but not all of them.
“I’m one of them people [who says], ‘What the heck? Shut up. Nobody asked you.’ When people get out there and get self-righteous and they roll up their sleeves and shit, and they are out there walking around with a placard: ‘Shut up!’
“So, no, I would rather stay out of the way, and obviously, I’m going to vote how I’m going to vote. I care about my people and I care about the country, but I feel there’s a lot of work that needs to be done, and I’m really about the action.”
The producer and fashion designer also said: “I’m more of a humanitarian. I like people trying to help people. Not sure I’ll ever vote far right. I won’t do that.”
He went on to explain that he was more interested in activism and philanthropy than politics: “But I don’t really do politics. Some policies I lean into; I think education is important. We have a nonprofit called YELLOW [whose mission is equity through education].
“And then there’s another 501(c)(3) that helps Black and Brown entrepreneurs called Black Ambition — those are the things I lean into. I’m not an activist, but I believe in action. But I do believe in activists, and you need everybody.”
Despite his comments, Pharrell has endorsed political candidates in the past, most notably Hilary Clinton ahead of the 2016 election that she lost to Donald Trump.
Speaking to Ellen DeGeneres that year, Pharrellsaid: “It’s time for a woman to be in there. Women think about things in a holistic way, it’s not so individual.
“I’m saying I’m happy to be a man, but I love women. The thing is, if we had somebody looking after our country that thought about things as a whole, I just feel like it just would be different.”
Pharrell annoyed by celebrities’ political views while giving his political views LOL you can’t make this bullshit up
Blm give me your house whitey
Shut up. Nobody asked you what credit card to use or what vodka to drink. Endorsements are endorsements plain and simple. People with a platform trying to sway other people whether it be for products or politicians, paid or unpaid. Even saying nobody cares is trying to sway people not to fall for celebrity endorsements.
Listen to this hoe ass motherfucker.
I would slap Amber Rose in the back of her bald ass neck.
I’d just slap her on the ass
I would slap her on the ass too with a pair of rubber gloves on
Celebs been cosigning politicians for as long as I can remember. Comes with the territory and discussing politics properly is good for society. What is Pharrell on about?
Yeah, fck this beady eyed, sheisty mf. He’s trying to scam his long time business partner and childhood friend, Chad Hugo. And to be this offended by celeb endorsements is sus. I smell a Massive Dump supporter.
Not to mention calling himself a “humanitarian” but never seen anything about him helping those in need. instead, he’s killing animals to make millions. I am losing a lot of respect for this vato. damn.
But he publicly endorsed Obama and Hillary Clinton
He’s giving his own opinion but I understand what he is saying. Celebrity endorsement means jack all. If inflation goes up it doesn’t affect them..if food fuel or house prices go up again it doesn’t affect them. So why would anyone listen to them. You have to pretty stupid to do that. You vote based on policy and how it affects you or family. Not endorsement…race or gender.
If inflation rise too much and people have to choose between food and concert tickets. Guess what they choose.
Humanitarian? Dude raised money for Israel’s MILITARY😂😭
What a stupid understanding of politics P has. Must be nice to be a near billionaire, policies will never hinder what he wants to do