Rihanna Demands All Votes Counted As Trump Supporters Protest In Detroit & Phoenix

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Protesters have called for voting centers to count every vote and to stop counting votes, depending on what city they're in.

In 2000, the U.S. presidential election was a bit of a cluster. For weeks, Florida recounted all of its votes in the George W. Bush and Al Gore election, causing one of the biggest stirs in recent history. This time around, mail-in ballots are being counted down to the very last one, and the controversy regarding the counts continues 24 hours after polls have closed.

In Michigan and Arizona, President Donald Trump's supporters have convened by the hundreds outside of polling stations. In one state they've demanded that votes should stop being counted, while in another, they call for all votes to be recognized. In all the protests, they've echoed Trump's sentiments by stating that this election is being stolen away by the Democrats while America continues to wait for the results. One person who doesn't mind the count taking a bit more time is Rihanna who had an election takeover on her Instagram page.

"Count - every - vote - we - will - wait - . ," Rihanna penned on her social media page in six different posts. It was announced earlier that Arizona went to former Vice President Joe Biden, however, armed protesters have swarmed a counting station, stating that votes weren't properly counted. Meanwhile, Detroit has encountered a similar group who are chanting "Stop the count!" as they attempt to make their way inside the TCF Center. Police have been at both sites, making sure that the unruly mobs don't get too out of control. You can check out commentary, videos, and images from those protests below.

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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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