Kanye West Praised As A "Pioneer" By Donald Trump Jr. For "Jesus Is King"

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The Trumps are big fans.

The relationship between Kanye West and the Trump Family has been a polarizing one. Many Kanye fans seem to have separated the rapper-producer's political ideals from his talent as he praises President Donald Trump and America's First Family. Kanye's previous visit to the White House while donning Trump's signature "Make America Great Again" red cap angered many, along with his ongoing support of America's leader and the rapper's comments about black culture and slavery. 

During Kanye's recent chat with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, the Jesus Is King rapper said that the red hat stunt was God showing off his funny side. "This shows you that God is hilarious," he said. "God has got a sense of humor. Liberals love art, right, and now, I am unquestionably, undoubtedly the greatest human artist of all time. It's just not even a question anymore at this point. It's just a fact, right?" He added, "So, for the greatest artist in human existence to put a red hat on was God's practical joke on all liberals like, 'Nooooo not Kanye.'"

Donald Trump Jr. wanted to show the world that he, too, is a Yeezus fan so he took to his Twitter account to pour compliments onto the religious rap star. "Kanye West is cracking the culture code," Trump Jr. wrote. "@kanyewest’s new album #JesusIsKing is the epitome of fearless creativity and 'dangerous, unapproved' ideas. Leftists always try to silence those who are speaking truth. They’re waging a war on our family and culture. Kanye is a pioneer." We're sure Kanye is excited about his public co-sign. Are you still spinning Jesus Is King?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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