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Is Lil Wayne a Trump supporter?

RAPPER Lil Wayne openly endorsed Trump on social media earlier this year.

The musician was showing his support for the administration's efforts in investing in black communities.

Lil Wayne has endorsed President Donald Trump on social media
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Lil Wayne has endorsed President Donald Trump on social mediaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Does Lil Wayne support Donald Trump?

Lil Wayne showcased his  on October 29 by sharing a photo of them together and praising the administration’s “Platinum Plan” for blacks. 

The pair each had a thumbs up and a large grin as they posed in front of American flags. 

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The picture, which has since been deleted, was met with a flurry of reactions from fans who continue to leave taunting comments under his photos.

"Why you vote for trump bro," one reads.

Social media users were confused and outraged by Wayne's support for Trump
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Social media users were confused and outraged by Wayne's support for TrumpCredit: AP:Associated Press

"Why tf was u supporting trump Wayne ?? I really wanna know," another wrote.

"Bruh why did you have to endorse Trump man," a comment echoed.

Wayne, who has endured a series of struggles in his personal life, was allegedly on his private plane earlier this year.

What did he say in the run-up to the election?

In his Instagram upload, he captioned the picture:

“Just had a great meeting with @realdonaldtrump @potus besides what he’s done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the community real ownership,” the rapper said.

Ice Cube and Lil Wayne have worked alongside Trump in his Platinum Plan efforts
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Ice Cube and Lil Wayne have worked alongside Trump in his Platinum Plan effortsCredit: EPA

“He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done.”

The administration’s Platinum Plan aims at investing $500 million into black communities.

Was Lil Wayne dumped by Denise Bidot for backing Trump?

Lil Wayne was reportedly .

Lil Wayne's girlfriend Denise Bidot allegedly dumped him over his support for Trump
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Lil Wayne's girlfriend Denise Bidot allegedly dumped him over his support for TrumpCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The sexy swimsuit model was allegedly “shocked” and “disappointed” when her man endorsed Trump in Miami.

She wrote in a now-deleted Instagram story with a broken heart: “Sometimes love just isn’t enough…”

After speculation ran rampant, a friend of Denise told blogger : “She broke up with Wayne. 

Despite the allegations, Denise still leaves comments under Wayne's Instagram photos
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Despite the allegations, Denise still leaves comments under Wayne's Instagram photosCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Her friend continued: “It wasn’t just his Trump support, but that was a big part.

“[Denise] was shocked when she saw Wayne come out with Trump. She’s so disappointed in him.”

Which other rappers are Trump supporters?

Lil Wayne is one of a few rappers .

 was the first major artist in the genre to voice support for Trump and met with him in the Oval Office in 2018. 

Kanye West makes a statement to the media as he meets with Trump
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Kanye West makes a statement to the media as he meets with TrumpCredit: Splash News

The Trump administration's Platinum Plan was developed with the help of rapper Ice Cube.

It entails expanding economic initiatives boosting the black community, making Juneteenth a federal holiday and prosecuting the Antifa and Ku Klux Klan as terrorist groups. 

Ice Cube said he worked with the Trump administration because blacks represent 13 percent of the country but are getting just 0.5 percent of the wealth and “they listened, heard what I had to say, pumped up their plan and presented it to the people.”

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50 Cent and President Donald Trump in March 2016
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50 Cent and President Donald Trump in March 2016Credit: Instagram

He insisted he is "working with whoever is in power" as he was forced to defend himself for working with the President.

 stated that he would get behind Trump because he did not want to become “20 Cent” under Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s tax plan that proposes to raise taxes on the rich. 

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