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R&B singer The Weeknd reportedly fell back on performing on late night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Wednesday (May 26) because of Republican candidate Donald Trump.
According to reports, the award-winning singer and fellow musician Belly turned down the chance to grace the stage due to Trump appearing on the show.
The Weeknd and rapper Belly pulled out of a performance on the Wednesday, May 25, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! because Donald Trump was on the interview lineup. While neither The Weeknd, Trump nor the Jimmy Kimmel show would comment further on the controversial decision, the episode went ahead, airing from Los Angeles, complete with the presidential hopeful as a guest. (Us Weekly)
Belly has stood behind his decision and explained the no-show.
“I feel like the way I was raised was to be able to see through all the titles in this world — from religion to race,” he said in a statement. “I just didn’t want to feel like I was a part of a celebration for somebody who has beliefs that [the] majority of us don’t agree with.” (Associated Press)
Odd Future leader Tyler, the Creator took aim at Donald on Instagram last month.
Recently, rap star Rick Ross revealed his disinterest in staying updated on Trump’s presidential campaign.
“I haven’t been keeping up with that donkey. I keep it real. You know, before the wave, on my album Black Market, I gave everybody my energy so it’s out there. Y’all know how Rozay rock. Now it’s just time for me to continue building my empire regardless who comes in power, Rozay still gonna rise to the top, we don’t give a f*ck about who it is. But we always think about our brothers and the others.” (Tim Westwood TV)
He has the same name as the movie.