During his failed attempt to court Black voters at a church event in Detroit last week, former President Donald Trump was backed by several Black Republicans as well as rapper Sada Baby (born Casada Sorrell). Outside of the 180 Church in Detroit, Sorrell eagerly encouraged people to vote for Trump.
“He might be the first person to make me vote,” he said. “Him reaching out showed me, like, some type of effort that another candidate hadn’t shown ever.”
Trump also met with Philadelphia rapper Ot7 Quanny last week to sway voters of color. For decades, Trump has stood as a symbol of power and wealth in hip-hop, with rappers like Raekwon, Bun B, Jeezy and Gucci Mane all name-dropping the mogul. However, his tumultuous presidency ultimately led to emcees speaking out against Trump and his policies. Here’s how his hip-hop fall from grace played out over the last few years.
