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Rapper Akon ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Challenging Trump in 2020
breitbart ^ | Joshua Caplan

Posted on 11/05/2018 6:47:09 AM PST by davikkm

Rapper and R&B star Akon claimed in a recent interview that he is “very seriously” considering mounting a presidential bid in 2020. “I’ve been thinking about running for 2020 very seriously,” Akon told Newsweek. “But I didn’t want to just do it because I feel like I want to continue doing what I’m doing and hope that builds me enough momentum [for people] to say, ‘You know what, if you run we’ll support you.'”

Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, was born in St. Louis, Missouri and spent much of his childhood in Senegal. The 45-year-old entrepreneur, who is developing plans for a futuristic cryptocurrency-run city in West Africa, suggested President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have help nudged him toward launching a White House run.

“I feel a lot more unsafe. I feel unempowered. Honestly, I feel it’s gonna be a fight,” the singer said of a possible bid. “I feel like I should be always prepared for the unexpected. I feel very uncomfortable. And I feel a lot of Americans do; even some white Americans feel that way because they’re watching backlash of his decisions. It’s not what’s happening now, because it’s clear it’s creating a whole bunch of divide today.”

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2020elections; akon; akon2020; garbage; rap; trump
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To: davikkm
spent much of his childhood in Senegal

Sorry, chief. We've already had an African pseudo-American elected. Didn't work out.

21 posted on 11/05/2018 6:57:19 AM PST by relictele
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To: davikkm

Here are some of Akon’s song lyrics. Yet another Dem candidate for the #Metoo generation.

I feel you creepin’, I can see you from my shadow
Wanna jump up in my Lamborghini Gallardo?
Maybe go to my place and just kick it like Tae Bo?
And possibly bend you over?
Look back and watch me
Smack that, all on the floor
Smack that, give me some more
Smack that, ‘til you get sore
Smack that, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh


22 posted on 11/05/2018 6:57:45 AM PST by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: Old Yeller

Sorry, mr Rapper dude. The nomination is currently locked up by an old white woman. You have no chance.


23 posted on 11/05/2018 6:57:58 AM PST by atc23 (Votante Blanco)
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To: davikkm

Are there any white Democrats under the age of 70 running for president in 2020?


24 posted on 11/05/2018 6:58:45 AM PST by Cowboy Bob ("Other People's Money" = The life blood of Liberalism)
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To: davikkm

Akon, just another big-mouthed idiot N!


25 posted on 11/05/2018 6:59:15 AM PST by vette6387
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To: Opinionated Blowhard

Eat your heart out, Keats.


26 posted on 11/05/2018 7:00:13 AM PST by Mr Ramsbotham ("God is a spirit, and man His means of walking on the earth.")
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To: davikkm

Ghettocrats Party


27 posted on 11/05/2018 7:03:02 AM PST by albie
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Rap is to music as Etch-A-Sketch is to art.

28 posted on 11/05/2018 7:03:28 AM PST by Baynative ( "If you don't have a seat at the table, you're on the menu.")
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To: davikkm

Another loser, barking like a dog in heat...


29 posted on 11/05/2018 7:03:31 AM PST by W. (Just start shooting the bastards!)
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To: Rebelbase

Break it down, Comacho!


30 posted on 11/05/2018 7:04:38 AM PST by HombreSecreto (The new Oldsmobiles are in early this year)
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To: davikkm

Why would Breitbart even post such complete and utter nonsense?


31 posted on 11/05/2018 7:05:22 AM PST by pgkdan (The Silent Majority STILL Stands With TRUMP! WWG1WGA)
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To: 2banana

Do you think the political pundits will refer to the Democrat primary contenders as a “clown car,” like they did with the Republicans? (Rhetorical Question)

In their case, however, the description will be apt. Maybe “tippy toes” can switch parties so he can pull that stunt while standing next to Bloomberg (who will be running).


32 posted on 11/05/2018 7:06:52 AM PST by HombreSecreto (The new Oldsmobiles are in early this year)
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To: davikkm

If all his speeches were delivered in rap style it would be entertaining at least.


33 posted on 11/05/2018 7:08:48 AM PST by bigbob (Trust Sessions. Trust the Plan.)
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To: davikkm

Akon, who fake-raped a young girl during a “performance” on a stage in Brazil a few years back?

Cool... bring it on.


34 posted on 11/05/2018 7:14:03 AM PST by ScottinVA (GOP: The party of jobs. Democrats: The party of mobs.)
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To: davikkm

Hell never make it out of the primaries


35 posted on 11/05/2018 7:14:18 AM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: davikkm

“Rapper Akon ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Challenging Trump in 2020”

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!


36 posted on 11/05/2018 7:16:15 AM PST by Brooklyn Attitude (The first step in ending the war on white people is to recognize it exists.)
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To: davikkm
The 45-year-old entrepreneur, who is developing plans for a futuristic cryptocurrency-run city in West Africa...

What could go wrong?!

37 posted on 11/05/2018 7:16:56 AM PST by Menehune56 ("Let them hate so long as they fear" (Oderint Dum Metuant), Lucius Accius (170 BC - 86 BC))
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To: Baynative
Don’t insult Etch A Sketch:


38 posted on 11/05/2018 7:23:08 AM PST by antidisestablishment ( Xenophobia is the only sane response to multiculturalismÂ’s irrational cultural exuberance)
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To: Attention Surplus Disorder

Considering I suck at Basketball and am only 5’8”, I should try out for the NBA too.
Clearly they are a non-diverse organization.


39 posted on 11/05/2018 7:25:10 AM PST by Zathras
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To: davikkm

68% of registered voters answered “A city in Ohio”.


40 posted on 11/05/2018 7:25:12 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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