In a historic comeback, Donald Trump has once again clinched the U.S. presidency, overcoming Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely watched 2024 election.
Winning both the popular vote and the required electoral college threshold, Trump’s victory has sparked a wave of responses from the Hip Hop community, a group that has played a prominent role throughout the campaign.
On Wednesday (November 6), Trump was declared the 47th President of the United States after securing 276 electoral votes compared to Harris’s 223, per CNN.
The Republican candidate won critical swing states, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina, sealing his second term. This time around, Trump also claimed a narrow victory in the popular vote, amassing over 71 million votes.
The win also brings a significant shift in the balance of power in Congress. For the first time in four years, Republicans have regained control of the Senate and appear poised to take the House of Representatives as well.
Addressing supporters in Florida, Trump declared his win as a “magnificent victory for the American people.” He vowed to usher in a “golden age” for the country, promising a secure and prosperous future: “I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that your children deserve.”
Reactions from the Hip Hop community were swift and diverse. Rap icon 50 Cent, who had vocalized support for Trump’s policies during the campaign, took to Instagram to congratulate the newly re-elected president.
Sharing a throwback photo of the two together at an event, 50 wrote, “I don’t care how the fight goes, I’m leaving with the winner,” followed by a playful facepalm emoji. His endorsement comes despite reportedly declining a major offer to perform at one of Trump’s rallies.
On the other side of the spectrum, Cardi B, a known supporter of Kamala Harris, expressed her disapproval. Taking to her Instagram Stories, she wrote a straightforward message: “I hate yall bad.” She also posted a video, humorously suggesting recent hurricanes in certain states might be karmic retribution: “This is why some of y’all states be getting hurricanes. That’s all I’ma say,” a likely jab at states like Florida and Georgia that faced recent storm damage.
Other voices from Hip Hop also joined the fray. Joe Budden, anticipating Trump’s victory, joked on social media: “If Trump win I’m egging cyber trucks,” a lighthearted reference to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a major Republican backer.
With Trump’s return to the White House confirmed, the nation—and the Hip Hop community—now turns to what the next four years will hold under his leadership.
Will this “golden age” deliver on his promises, or will new challenges arise? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: this election has left an indelible mark on America’s political and cultural landscape.
