Ray J Explains Why He Set Up Formal Introduction For Kodak Black & Donald Trump

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Ray J, Kodak Black
Trump pardoned Kodak and freed him from prison, and the Florida rapper has been a MAGA stan ever since.

They have both come under fire for their previous, yet separate meetings with Donald Trump, but Ray J and Kodak Black are unfazed by the controversy. The former president of the United States was instrumental in helping Kodak obtain his freedom and the Florida rapper has been unrelenting in his support. Kodak has gone on record repeatedly stating that Trump should be re-elected and he has shared several photos of himself rocking autographed MAGA gear.

This time around, Page Six reported that Ray J was a guest at Trump's Mar-a-Lago event in the Sunshine State, so he decided it was a great time to formally introduce the former president to Kodak Black.


“It was the right thing to do. Trump pardoned him," Ray J reportedly told Page Six in a statement. Ray is said to have been spending more time with the rapper after Kodak reimagined the reality star mogul's classic "One Wish." Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani was also at the gathering along with New York Police Department Commissioner Bernard Kerik.

“Ray has always been someone who enjoys connecting talented minds together,” Ray’s longtime manager and owner of DWE Talent said, “and this is just another example of his goodwill.”

As controversial as Trump may be, Ray J previously told Page Six that he has "always admired and respected his business acumen." Check out a clip of the meet-up 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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