Fat Joe recently spoke out against Puerto Rican Trump supporters, terming their actions as ‘acting white’.
- During a special summit, Fat Joe highlighted comments made by Trump, calling Puerto Rico a ‘floating island of garbage’.
- He voiced disappointment at Puerto Ricans still supporting Trump despite derogatory remarks about their homeland.
- Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial joke referring to Puerto Rico as garbage sparked further discourse.
- Prominent figures like Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez have also criticized Trump’s past actions towards Puerto Rico.
Fat Joe has expressed concern about Puerto Ricans who continue to support Donald Trump, accusing them of having a ‘house n-gga mentality.’ ‘It breaks my heart,’ he said, emphasizing the pride Puerto Ricans have in their island, which was insulted by Trump’s derogatory comments at a recent rally.
The controversy started when comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, at Trump’s rally, jokingly referred to Puerto Rico as a ‘floating island of garbage’. This sparked outrage among the Puerto Rican community and led to widespread criticism on social media platforms.
Following Hinchcliffe’s remarks, various Puerto Rican celebrities, including Bad Bunny, took to social media to express their discontent. Bad Bunny shared a video featuring Vice President Kamala Harris outlining plans for Puerto Rico, highlighting the community’s dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of past hurricane crises.
The backlash was further amplified by Fat Joe’s comments, echoing a sentiment shared by other celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin. They have criticized Trump for not providing adequate support during major hurricanes and for the subsequent remarks belittling the island.
Meanwhile, Hinchcliffe defended his comments, suggesting they were taken out of context and not intended to be racist. However, the damage had already been done, sparking a broader conversation about racial identity and political allegiances within the Puerto Rican community.
Fat Joe’s candid remarks have spurred a heated discussion on identity, allegiance, and respect within the Puerto Rican community.
