American rapper, DeAndre Cortez Way, better known as Soulja Boy, has come hard on his critics over his performance at the inauguration of President Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States on Monday.
The Chicago born 34-year-old singer and producer told whoever cares to listen that a labourer deserves his wages, adding that he was paid a huge amount of money for his performance. In comparison, the better late than never’ crooner noted that he never got any financial benefit during the reigns of former Presidents Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelReacting to the criticisms, Soulja, in an Instagram live video, said “They paid me a bag. Obama ain’t never put no money in my fucking pockets, nigga. Kamala ain’t never put no money in my fucking pockets, Trump put money in my pockets.”
Soulja Boy was not the only one tongue lashed by fans,Nelly and Snoop Dogg, also faced backlash from fans who felt they betrayed their trust by accepting the invitation to perform at Trump’s inauguration balls.
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Soulja Boy who started his career in 2007 with his first single, “Crank That” is estimated to be worth at least $5 million as of December 2024.
Meanwhile, President Trump who vowed to hit the ground running immediately after his inauguration, has signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a right enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and upheld by the Supreme Court for over 125 years.
The order is part of a series of executive actions designed to overhaul U.S. immigration and border policies, many of which are tipped to face substantial legal scrutiny.
During his inaugural address, Trump emphasised his commitment to national security, stating, “As commander in chief, I have no higher responsibility than to defend our country from threats and invasions, and that is what I’m going to do.”
According to CBS News, the U.S. has long adhered to the interpretation of the Constitution that guarantees automatic citizenship to those born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
The interpretation is rooted in the 14th Amendment, which reads: “All persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
