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Who Voted For Trump, Biden & Kanye? The Election Day Round-Up
Election day is officially upon us. As of November 2, a record-breaking 99 million+ Americans had already cast their ballots for the 2020 Presidential Election, whether in-person or by mail, far exceeding the roughly 47 million early voters in the 2016 election. Pivotal states Texas and Washington registered more early votes than their entire 2016 voter turnouts, while highly sought-after state, Florida, trails just behind in its voter turnout rate, with early voter ballots exceeding 93% of the state’s 2016 total turnout.
This upsurge in early voting can largely be credited to the COVID-19 pandemic, with people wanting to avoid crowded voting sites on the day of the election, instead opting to vote in-person in the weeks leading up to the election, or to cast their ballot by mail. All in all, it appears America is gearing up for a potentially historic voter turnout in today’s presidential election.
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Last week, Lil Wayne sent the internet into pandemonium when he endorsed Donald Trump for president on Twitter, leading people to accuse the rapper of caring more about protecting his hordes of wealth than his fellow minorities, with John Legend even implying Weezy F must be in “the sunken place.” Other celebrities, like T.I. and Megan Thee Stallion, have been equally vocal in their support of Biden, encouraging their fans to head to the polls and vote for the Democratic presidential nominee, in what is sure to be one of the most momentous elections of all time.
Scroll further to view the exhaustive list we’ve compiled, to see which celebrities we know have voted or plan to vote today, and who they are voting for, if we know– if we don’t know, they’re organized in Unknown, below.
TRUMP VOTERS
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Lil Wayne
Cue the uproar; Lil Wayne had Twitter in shambles when he tweeted this Trump endorsement last week.
Lil Pump
Lil Pump has been loud and proud in his support of Trump’s re-election (although such wasn’t always the case for the 20-year-old rapper), with Trump even parading Lil Pump, or, as he called him, “Lil Pimp,” out on stage with him on Monday night, for the last rally of his campaign.
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Waka Flocka
Waka Flocka seemingly voiced his support for Trump when he commented on an Akademiks IG post, confirming himself as a “clown” for thinking Trump is a better president than Barack Obama.
Asian Da Brat
Back in October, Asian Da Brat shared that she would rather vote Trump than “that other dude.”
BIDEN VOTERS
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T.I.
Never one to shy away from speaking his mind, especially when it comes to politics, Tip hit the polls bright and early on one of the first days of early voting, and made sure his followers knew.
Eminem
Eminem employed the lyrics of his iconic song, “Lose Yourself,” in a moving video montage to encourage his followers to vote.
Denzel Curry
Denzel Curry encouraged his followers to vote, and previously showed his support for Biden and Harris when speaking with Pitchfork: “My ultimate goal in this election, though, is to abolish Trump by exercising our right to fire him for being an irresponsible white person.”
Beyoncé
Beyoncé repped for Texas in a last-minute Biden/Kamala endorsement on Sunday.
2 Chainz
2 Chainz kept his message short, sweet, and to the point.
Snoop Dogg
One of many former felons exercising their right to vote for the first time this year, Snoop shared his voting story in an IGTV video.
Tinashe
Tinashe posted up in front of her local polling center earlier today. Tinashe previously told Pitchfork about her vote: “Voting for Donald Trump this election is an act of violence against middle-class Americans, Black people, immigrants, poor people, women, LGBTQ people, and countless others. Their rights have already been stripped away, and it will only get worse. We deserve a leader who at least tries to care for anyone other than himself. Vote for Joe Biden, period.”
Michael B. Jordan
Creed actor Michael B. Jordan took to Instagram to post a sticker-clad voter selfie over the weekend.
Camilla Cabello
Camilla defended her decision to vote Biden/Harris in her tweet below.
Megan Thee Stallion
If you’re a hot girl, you do hot shit– and that means voting.
Common
Pennsylvania is one of the most crucial states a presidential candidate can hope to win, and actor/singer Common did his part to encourage fellow Philly residents to get out there and vote.
Fat Joe
Fat Joe live-streamed his voting experience to his nearly four-million Instagram followers last week; watch a snippet below.
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Cardi B
Cardi B has emerged as an unlikely voice of the people during the 2020 presidential race, voicing her beliefs and even hosting Bernie Sanders to talk politics over the phone and on her Instagram earlier this year. Yesterday, she encouraged followers to head to the polls tomorrow, giving them tips on voter safety and avoiding voter suppression.
Offset
Like wife, like husband– Cardi’s boo thang and Migos member, Offset, joined the Biden/Kamala campaign to share with the nation that he would be tossing his first-ever vote to the Democratic duo.
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart hit the Gram earlier today to stress the importance of voting to his nearly 100 million followers.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys was joined by actresses Keri Hilson, America Ferrera, and others for CBS’s Every Vote Counts program, which aired last Thursday and shed light on the importance of voting.
John Legend
John Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, are known for relentlessly trolling Donald Trump whenever possible. Legend made sure to vote against Trump as early as possible and has since been encouraging his followers to do the same, posting this photo with icon Patti LaBelle, wearing “vote” mask.
Chloe and Halle
Chloe and Halle’s philosophy on voting can best be summed up by their lyrics; “Do it, do it…”
Lizzo
Patriotism, simply put.
50 Cent
50 had heads shaking when he joked on the Gram that he “Didn’t want to be 20 Cent,” in reference to Biden’s proposed taxes on the rich (those who make upwards of $400k/year), in what many took as an endorsement for Trump. The rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Chelsea Handler, called him out for his statement, then clarified days later in an interview on The View that 50 was just joking, and would indeed be voting for Biden.
KANYE WEST VOTERS
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Kanye West
If there’s any lesson to be learned from 2020, it’s that Kanye does as Kanye pleases. After announcing he would be entering the presidential race on July 4th, the several attempts to discourage the the rapper from doing so have all proved futile, and Kanye cast his vote for himself earlier today.
Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman endorsed Kanye West for president in a mid-October IGTV video, in which the former NBA player was decked out from head-to-toe in Kanye swag.
Westside Gunn
It’s unclear if Gunn actually did cast his ballot for Kanye, but he certainly advocated for the artist in his tweet below.
DaBaby
DaBaby declared his support for Ye early in August, borrowing a quote the man himself.
UNKNOWN VOTERS
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Shaq
Shaq revealed in October that he cast his vote for the first time ever in this year’s presidential election, but refrained from specifying who he voted for, as he believes athletes and celebrities should refrain from publicly voicing their political opinions
Mike Tyson
Although Tyson endorsed Trump during the 2016 presidential election, he has since avoided pledging his support for a specific candidate but made an appearance on the Gram wearing a “first time voter” t-shirt.
Artist Spotlight
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 makes a stand for afrobeat against corruption on latest release Na Dem feat. Tom Morello.
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 deliver a powerful afrobeat statement with “Na Dem,” Featuring Tom Morello and produced by Femi Koleoso. The track has been a fan favourite even before its official release, and comes with the unmistakable spirit of protest, truth-telling, and social accountability that have long characterized Afrobeat’s most impactful moments.
The song’s heart is a direct challenge to corruption and the abuse of power. Instead of singling out one profession or institution for its critique, “Na Dem” identifies a larger culture of dishonesty, targeting bad lawyers, bad doctors, bad politicians, and anyone who would sell their integrity for personal gain. The message is sharp and uncompromising and delivered with the urgency that has become a hallmark of Seun Kuti’s artistry.
The inclusion of Tom Morello adds another level of intensity to the record. His presence adds to the song’s rebellious energy, creating a powerful intersection between the rhythmic activism of Afrobeat and the confrontational edge of rock. The result of the collaboration is a track that is both timeless and of the moment.
The song’s dedication to principle is what rings true. The moral center of the record is Seun’s statement that he would never prostitute his conscience for money. It turns “Na Dem” from a critique into a declaration of personal values, responsibility, and resistance.
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Artist Spotlight
Deaf Radio returning to a place that feels familiar but has changed on “No Place Like Home”
Deaf Radio offers a deeply affecting experience with “No Place Like Home,” a haunting meditation on grief, memory, and the enduring connection between family and place. Rather than a story of loss, the song invites listeners into the emotional experience of returning to a place that feels familiar but has changed.
It’s an open letter to the people, the moments that used to make home. It captures the unsettling experience of walking into a house where everything is still there, the clothes, the scents, the light streaming through the windows, but the person who gave those details meaning is gone. There is only a lingering ache that fills every room.
It’s a complex emotional journey that runs just under eight minutes in “No Place Like Home.” Its structure does not allow for repetition, each section uncovering another layer of feeling. The song begins with a hushed looping arpeggio and the striking line “your tough mother’s love”, immediately setting a deeply personal tone. From there, it spills out into spare, humane verses before exploding into ninety seconds of crushing guitars and feedback that feel like grief breaking through emotional constraint.
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