What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver Music, and celebrities have been
unapologetic when it comes to speaking out against President Trump, so we’re breaking
down some of the artists who have voiced their opinions through their music and social
platforms!
It’s officially Election Day, and we hope you’ve casted your vote!
We know one thing’s for sure, Demi Lovato was prepared for this election.
The singer dropped a new song in October, in which she sings quote, "Do you even know
the truth/We're in a state of crisis/People are dying/While you line your pockets deep/Commander
in Chief/How does it feel/To still be able to breathe?"
Demi spoke with CNN about the song and said that she’s not aiming to cause a divide
with her music, but she does hope to encourage her fans to be engaged in the political process
and vote.
The song, which is directed at Donald Trump, calls out the President for his response to
the current state of the world, including the Pandemic and racial injustice in the United
States.
Demi said quote, "There's been so many times that I've wanted to write the President a
letter or sit down with him and ask him these questions.
And then I thought, I don't really actually want to do that and I thought one way that
I could do that is writing a song and releasing it for the whole world to hear and then he
has to answer those questions to everyone and not just me."
And fans were loving the message behind the song.
One fan took to Twitter, writing, “I can’t get tired of playing “commander in chief”
#demiLovato . The strong message in the song is just too powerful.”
Another fan said, “Demi Lovato just hit every last raw, jagged, frazzled, worn-out
nerve I had listening to that Commander In Chief ballad of truth and I'm gonna need several
drives to absorb it all.”
And Demi isn’t the only person who’s spoken out and encouraged fans to vote by using her
platform.
Katy Perry urged fans to vote by sharing a video on social media and captioning the post
by writing, "FLEX THAT PATRIOTIC MUSCLE and vote early!
Vote now!”
In the video, Katy included voting information and resources with fans, and even shared requirements
for voting, polling places, and how to request a mail-in ballot.
And in case you’re wondering who Katy Perry is voting for, it’s definitely not Donald
Trump!
Katy has made it clear that she does not support the current president and his beliefs.
In 2017 after Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender people serving in the military,
Katy took to Twitter to respond, writing, “ALL those who defend our right to live
freely should be able to serve freely!
There are THOUSANDS currently serving!
#ProtectTransTroops”
She also publicly endorsed Hilary Clinton during the 2016 election and performed in
front of a backdrop that read “Love Trumps Hate.”
In 2014, Katy also posted this photo with Joe Biden, further making her stance clear.
Justin Timberlake shared a shirtless throwback pic to encourage his followers to vote, and
let’s just say the thirst trap is all the encouragement fans needed!
Alongside the photo, Justin shared that the picture was taken around the first time he
voted.
Justin wrote, “I just remember thinking voting was cool, and it all felt very... adult
— I don’t think I really understood the weight of it all or took the time to learn
what my choices in candidates really meant.
Now, I know how powerful each of our voices can be."
He continued to announce that he will be voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, writing,
“This is about our children growing up in a world where racism is condemned, not tolerated.
It’s about ensuring that women are empowered everywhere decisions are being made.
We have to vote so we don’t go backwards.
All of this to say, I will be voting for @joebiden and @kamalaharris.
I’m voting early, and by mail this year.”
And other celebrities have voiced their political opinions publicly as well, like Pharrell Williams,
who sent a cease-and-desist letter after his popular song ‘Happy’ was played at a Trump
rally in 2018.
Rihanna also demanded that Donald Trump doesn’t play her song, ‘Don’t Stop the Music’
after the song played at a 2018 rally.
And Adele also spoke out after finding out that two of her songs, ‘Rolling in the Deep’
and ‘Skyfall,’ were playing at Trump rallies.
We love that celebrities are using their platform to encourage people to vote, but now I want
to know what you think!
Let us know all your thoughts in the comment section below.
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Thanks for watching, I’m your host Sussan Mourad, bye guys!