Amaar Burton
Legendary hip-hop DJ and radio host Funkmaster Flex has questions. When Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez's name surfaced among those who received pardons from outgoing president Donald Trump, Funk Flex grew curious about the details of Perez's past.
Roc Nation CEO Pardoned By Donald Trump
Desiree Perez is currently the CEO of JAY-Z‘s Roc Nation. Back in the 1990s, she was convicted on conspiracy distribution charges and cooperated with the US Attorney’s office on her case. Funk Flex promised on his next radio show to discuss the situation.
“Congrats to JayZ and Roc Nation Ceo on the Donald Trump Pardon! MONDAY 7PM WE GOT A STORY TO TELL! #JustMyOpinion (Guys if I can’t go to the brunch I understand) I NEED TO GET MY FACTS IN ORDER BEFORE I DISCUSS! I NEVER NEW THIS UNTIL TODAY???? HOW DOES EVERYONE FEEL ABOUT THIS?”
Desiree Perez Speaks On Presidential Pardon
In the time since her conviction, Perez has worked for criminal justice reform and social justice. After being pardoned, she gave a statement to Billboard.
“I’m grateful to have received a pardon and to have formally closed that chapter of my life in the eyes of the law. I have taken full accountability for my mistakes from 25 years ago, but I also take tremendous pride in my personal growth, perseverance and accomplishments since then. This pardon reinforces my lifelong commitment to advocate for criminal justice reform and social justice initiatives.”
Hip-Hop Heavyweights Receive Trump Pardons
Some other notable names in hip-hop received pardons from the 45th POTUS in his final days in office. Lil Wayne, Kodak Black and Death Row Records co-founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris along with Perez were legally cleared and/or had their sentences commuted in their cases.
Wack 100 Salutes Donald Trump
West Coast rap manager Wack 100 is saluting Donald Trump coming through clutch for the self-proclaimed best rapper alive. The hip-hop executive has come forward to acknowledge buzz about the soon-to-be former head of state’s pardon of Lil Wayne.
“Now that’s Gangsta @realdonaldtrump 👌🏾 #WhoopBidness”Wack 100 salutes Donald Trump.
