Jermaine Dupri has thrown his weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris for President, addressing claims that she’s ‘not Black.’
On Thursday, Jermaine Dupri, renowned rapper and producer, took to social media to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President and responded to critics questioning her racial identity.
Dupri fired back at a commenter who said Harris wasn’t Black. He passionately stated, “She’s a person of color, alright. So let’s just say that. People of color, to get in the position that she’s in now is not no easy feat. Y’all ain’t gotta say she’s Black. She’s a person of color. Brown, tan, whatever the f*** y’all wanna call it that saying she’s not Black, whatever that is, she’s a person of color.”
He didn’t stop there. Dupri pointed out the challenges Harris faces, adding, “You motherf***ers ain’t never thought that you’d see nobody — person of color, woman — in a position to become the President of the United States. The hate she has to deal with being a person of color, y’all want her also to be a vice president, to do s*** that vice presidents ain’t never, ever did. Y’all f***ing tripping.”
However, Dupri made it clear that his support for Harris goes beyond her race. He emphasized that she is the best candidate for the position.
Dupri isn’t alone in his endorsement. Earlier in the week, Common and Lil Jon showed their support for Harris at the Democratic National Convention. Common performed
Fortunate,
tweaking his lyrics to mention Kamala Harris, while Lil Jon brought the house down with a high-energy performance of “Turn Down for What.”
Kamala Harris’s campaign has also seen support from other top artists. Quavo and Megan Thee Stallion joined her at a rally in Atlanta. Megan, decked out in a Democrat blue suit, urged the crowd, “Let’s get this done, hotties. Hotties for Harris!” She followed up with a medley of her hits, energizing the 10,000-strong crowd.
Quavo also gave a passionate speech on gun violence, highlighting Harris’s efforts on the issue. He recounted his experiences with Harris, praising her dedication to resolving the problem, and said, “It’s only right in the birthplace of the culture, it’s also the same place to launch the first African American woman to run for president. Yeah, we changing the culture again!”
With endorsements from high-profile figures like Jermaine Dupri, Common, Lil Jon, Quavo, and Megan Thee Stallion, Kamala Harris is gaining significant support in her bid for the presidency.
