Nick Cannon, the talented entertainer behind Wild ‘N Out and a huge media empire, has made a shocking political statement that is making waves in Hollywood. Cannon called the Democratic Party the “new KKK” in a fiery podcast appearance, saying they are oppressing people today and pledging his loyalty to Donald Trump.
Cannon didn’t hold back when he talked on Patrick Bet-David’s Valuetainment podcast. He said, “The Democratic Party is the new KKK,” comparing the party’s policies to those of the KKK, a violent group that terrorized Black Americans after the Civil War. Cannon said that Democrats have changed from their roots and now use welfare systems and “soft oppression” to keep communities dependent instead of giving them power.
Cannon has been in trouble with politics before. The father of 12 has changed the way he sees the world. He has also faced a lot of public backlash, including being fired from ViacomCBS in 2020 for making antisemitic comments. He says that reading the Bible and books by Black nationalists like Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan helped him “rebirth.” Now, he’s all-in for Trump, praising the former president’s plans for criminal justice reform and giving minorities more economic opportunities.
Cannon’s comments come at a time when the 2024 election cycle is still fresh in people’s minds and celebrity endorsements mean more. “Cannon said that Trump freed more Black and brown men from prison than any Democrat. He used this to get Black voters who were unhappy with the traditional party lines to wake up.
Right away, social media went crazy. Supporters called Cannon a truth-teller who broke free from Hollywood’s liberal echo chamber, while critics called the comparison inflammatory and wrong in terms of history. Hashtags like #NickCannonKKK and #DemocratsKKK were popular for a short time, which made the argument even louder.
The creator of “Wild ‘N Out,” who has made $20 million through TV, music, and radio, still won’t say sorry. He told Black Americans to rethink their loyalty to Democrats and said, “I’m done with the plantation mentality.”
Nick Cannon’s position shows that there is a growing divide among celebrities as Hollywood deals with its own political problems, especially after the 2024 election. Will more famous people follow his example?
