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 dismiss supporters of President Joe Biden at a recent show in Utah, drawing mixed reactions from his fans.
During his performance at Club Sky in Salt Lake City, the “No Hands” rapper made an unexpected statement to the audience, according to multiple reports, gesturing for fans to leave the red-state venue.
“All my Joe Biden voters, get out there. See you at the bingo game,” said Waka Flocka, born Juaquin James Malphurs, according to footage obtained by TMZ and videos posted to TikTok on Monday.
“We’re going to party for our damn president T24 now,” he added, apparently referring to former President Donald Trump, who is running against Biden. He can be seen hopping off the stage before singing his hit “Grove St. Party” to the crowd.
USA TODAY has 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 a vocal supporter of Trump over the years. Last October, he shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) titled “Trump 2024” and posted a photo that appeared to show the rapper 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 called on 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 sent us on. I am just honored,” he wrote in an Instagram post at the time. “S/O to my President!!!”
Other hip-hop artists who support Trump
Waka Flocka’s comments come as other hip-hop artists have praised Trump, including Sexyy Red, who said on a podcast that she loves the Republican candidate but recently walked back 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 faced heavy criticism after supporting the former president on social media. In May, she posted a photo on her Instagram page showing herself next to Trump and Melania.
“Trump 2024, ususus,” says the caption.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected].
