Rapper Waka Flocka Flame reportedly had a message for Biden voters during a performance at Club Sky in Salt Lake City.
Rapper Waka Flocka Flame appears to rebuff President Joe Biden’s supporters during a recent show in Utah, prompting mixed reactions from fans.
During his performance at Club Sky in Salt Lake City, the “No Hands” rapper made an unexpected comment to the crowd, reportedly motioning for fans to leave the red-state venue.
“All my Joe Biden voters, get out. We’re going to see you at bingo,” Waka Flocka, born Juaquin James Malphurs, said, according to footage obtained by TMZ and videos posted to TikTok on Monday.
“We’re gonna party now for our f— president, T24,” he added, seemingly referring to former President Donald Trump, who is running against Biden. He jumped off the stage before singing his hit “Grove St. Party” to the crowd.
USA TODAY reached out to Club Sky and a representative for Waka Flocka for comment.
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Waka Flocka Flame has openly expressed his support for Trump
Waka Flocka Flame has been an outspoken Trump supporter for years. Last October, he shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, that read “Trump 2024” and included a photo of the rapper appearing to be standing next to him.
Florida’s Voice, a political news site, reports through sources that Trump was invited to Waka Flocka’s concert in Miami last month. Earlier this year, in January, the rapper also publicly asked Trump to “abolish” Christopher Columbus Day, despite not being in the White House, according to Vibe Magazine.
SPG reported that the Trump administration awarded Waka Flocka a lifetime achievement award in 2021 for his work with the Chicago-based nonprofit Daughter of Destiny.
“Lifetime Achievement Award. I have to thank my pastor/big sister Apostle Dr. Bridget C. Outlaw for teaching and guiding me on this journey God has brought us on. I am honored,” he wrote in an Instagram post at the time. “S/O to my president!!!”
Other hip-hop artists supporting Trump
Waka Flocka’s comments come after other hip-hop artists have spoken highly of Trump, including Sexyy Red, who said in a podcast that she thought the Republican candidate was great but recently retracted her comments and said she doesn’t support anyone. In May, New York rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow attended a Trump rally in the Bronx.
Model Amber Rose has faced a wave of backlash after she supported the former president on social media. In May, she posted a photo on her Instagram page of herself standing next to Trump and Melania.
“Trump 2024, ususus,” reads the caption.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
