Waka Flocka Flame's Trump Message Sparks Debate

Waka Flocka Flame's Donald Trump message has sparked a debate online.

On Monday, the rapper took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his support for the former president.

"TRUMP2024," he wrote, referring to Trump's campaign for a non-consecutive second term. The post has since gone viral with more than 2.7 million views at the time of publication.

Newsweek reached out to Flocka, whose real name is Juaquin James Malphurs, via email for comment.

In the replies, people voiced both their support and disapproval—with countless comments on both sides.

"RESPECT," Republican congressional candidate for Florida's 24th district Lavern Spicer wrote.

"This is the way!" conservative political activist Ryan Fournier said.

"Incredible. Trump 2024," someone else agreed, while a fourth said: "That's what I'm talking about Flock." Other messages included, "Well said, Mr. Flame!" and "LETS GOOOOO."

Many, however, disagreed with his views, with one person writing: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO."

A second said: "Bruh ….this is not where it's at," while a third asked: "Anything to stay relevant huh?" and a fourth chimed: "There are better options...."

Additional responses were, "No .... just... no," and, "20-24 years," referencing Trump's potential prison sentence.

The GOP presidential primary frontrunner was arrested on four criminal charges detailed in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation that led up to the January 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges—conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights—calling them "ridiculous."

During a campaign rally in Clive, Iowa, Trump told supporters he would be "willing to go to jail."

Ahead of his trial in March 2024, Judge Tanya Chutkan restricted what the businessman can say about his case.

"They're getting beaten very badly by me in the polls. They think the only way they can catch me is to stop me from speaking," Trump said. "They want to take away my voice and a judge gave a gag order today. Did you hear that? On speech, which I believe is totally unconstitutional what she did. A judge gave a gag order, a judge doesn't like me too much."

Flocka previously spoke out about Trump, hinting in 2020 that he was more fit for presidency than his predecessor President Barack Obama.

At the time, DJ Akademiks posted a video of a speech Obama gave in support of current President Joe Biden. In the comments section, one of Akademiks' followers wrote: "It's people who think Trump is a better President than Obama," alongside a clown emoji, to which Flocka replied, "Guess I'm a clown," with a laughing emoji.

Flocka isn't the only celebrity who has praised Trump. Other supporters include late actresses Suzanne Somers and Kirstie Alley, 50 Cent, Jon Voight, Dennis and Randy Quaid, Stephen Baldwin, Kid Rock and more.