Jim Jones shares his thoughts that Hip-Hop has a place in the White House, no matter who sits in the Oval Office.
Speaking with TMZ, the Harlem native explained his “honest opinion” on rappers performing for political events and visiting the White House amid President Donald Trump‘s controversial second term.
“I’ma take it to the days where I knew the President is the President and we wasn’t allowed to get to the White House [or be] next to the White House. It used to be a great thing to do because you’re now talking to the President, or you’re performing for the President,” began the 48-year-old.
“The president still the president. It was a race. Somebody lost the race. Somebody won the race. What do they expect us to do? Disrespect the president because that person didn’t win? No, he’s still the president of the United States so we still have to show that much respect to the President of the United States. That’s how I feel about it. And, I’m not political and sh*t like that. I didn’t vote for anybody.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 31: Jim Jones visits SiriusXM Studios on October 31, 2023 in New York City.
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He continued to confirm, “If I was to get an invitation no matter who was in the office, nine times out of 10, I think ima pop out to go to the White House. Im a kid from the projects that we known the president to be the ruler of the world … I want my chance to be at the White House too… Dont crucify me for just giving you my honest opinion.”
The question comes after rappers such as Snoop Dogg and Nelly faced backlash for performing during Trump-affiliated inauguration events. Additionally, Boosie Badazz, Kodak Black, and Rod Wave were among those in attendance on Thursday (Feb. 20) at President Trump’s Black History Month celebration at The White House.
Tiger Woods speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a reception honoring Black History Month in the East Room of the White House on February 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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“Today, we pay tribute to the generations of Black legends, champions, warriors, and patriots who helped drive our country forward to greatness. And you really are great, great people,” said Trump, per the Associated Press.
Additional attendees included Tiger Woods, Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, Republican Rep. John James of Michigan, niece of Martin Luther King Jr. Alveda King, prison reform advocate Alice Johnson, U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas Herschel Walker, former ESPN host Sage Steele, and former NFL player Jack Brewer.
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