Hustle Gang leader T.I. showed off his interest in this past Super Tuesday presidential primaries by rallying for Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders.
Tip used the power of Instagram to reveal his support for Sanders Tuesday (March 1).
Last week, Hollywood director Spike Lee publicly endorsed Sanders.
“I know that you know the system is rigged. For too long, we’ve given our votes to corporate puppets. … 99 percent of Americans were hurt by the Great Recession of 2008, and many are still recovering. And that’s why I’m officially endorsing my brother Bernie Sanders. (Rolling Stone)
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Recently, rap veteran Bun B defended his decision to publicly show support for Sanders.
“I’m trying to let other people know from the hip-hop community that it’s OK to voice your opinion about the candidates,” Bun told The FADER in an email. “It’s important to start stating your opinion and choosing a side very early.” (The FADER)
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Atlanta rap veteran Killer Mike showed off his support for Senator Bernie Sanders at a campaign event a few months ago.