Trump Enlists Rappers to Court Voters of Color

Donald Trump is leveraging the influence of rappers like Sada Baby, Icewear Vezzo, Sheff G, and Sleepy Hallow to appeal to young voters of color. This strategy aims to create a permission structure for undecided voters in communities with little history of supporting Republicans. While some rappers praise Trump for his criminal justice reforms and pandemic stimulus efforts, critics argue that his outreach may not significantly shift Black voter support. The Biden campaign, meanwhile, focuses on engaging Black media and cultural events rather than seeking rapper endorsements.