The latest incident involved billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who recently joined a growing list of other high-profile celebrities and mimicked Senator Kamala Harris’s BET Awards bid for black support.
The Democratic presidential contender Harris was captured wearing joyful expressions and twerking, along with some African American celebrities including the rapper Lil Nas X.
Harris and Henson Connection
In the video, host Taraji P. Henson and Kamala Harris, both proud graduates of Howard University, discussed important political issues.
They had a detailed discussion about the present political landscape as the presidential election approaches, going beyond simple small talk.
The Sensation That Sparked Controversy
This video has sparked a debate that will not favor Harris and her supporters because the majority deemed her performance as fake and insincere when she performed the song because she was trying to appeal to the black community.
Not to be outdone, Elon Musk, who recently returned to tweeting and posting under a new account, Reaction Guy, chimed in and labeled Harris’s performance as ‘cringe’ implying that she is overly attempting to be one of the people.
Henson Spoke About the Next Election
Taraji P. Henson shared her concerns about the next election throughout their conversation, highlighting the Supreme Court and women’s rights.
At a public occasion, actress Taraji P. Henson, sporting a white top and a solemn expression, was there. “Madam VP, our fundamental freedoms are being put to the test,” she asked Harris. What do you hear in the world?
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Musk Rants on X
Another significant and memorable example of Musk’s public communication blunders via Twitter (X) is the rant. Musk took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the matter, writing: It prompted him to tweet.
“Just watched @KamalaHarris rap at the BET Awards. No thanks, Kam! Cringe. It is like she is too desperate to find a way to be cool. Spoiler alert. It is not going to work!” He then took time to tweet. “Perhaps, Kamala should spend a little less time on gaining street credits and more time finding solutions to the problems that plague black Americans.”
Critics Call Out Musk for Disrespect
Claims of disrespect are not uncommon when dealing with Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, its critics say. However, Mnuchin has been criticized by many people arguing that Musk is inconsiderate and insensitive to the suffering of black Americans.
One X user responded to Musk’s tweet, saying. “You’re a billionaire who has never had to deal with systematic racism. And you’re gonna criticize me for just trying to embrace the people that DEALT with generations of it?”
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BET Awards Controversy
The BET Awards have been in the news recently due to some protests claiming that the BET has not been very sensitive to diversity and is not as inclusive as it should be.
The ceremony has also suffered criticisms this year for failing to extend invitations to some artists and certain types of music. Also, for the manner it has dealt with some stars.
Harris Responded
Harris’ campaign has addressed the issue stating that she was being courteous and merely wanted to express her appreciation towards the black community and their kind of music.
A spokesperson for Harris said: @madamewalker: Senator Harris was honored to be part of the BET Awards and to celebrate the great talent and accomplishments of the black community and she has always been focused on our issues as black America and always will.
Power of Social Media
The unfortunate event has well demonstrated the role that social media plays in influencing people’s perceptions and inciting controversies.
It has also made Musk’s tweets become a topic of controversy regarding race, identity, and politics, with people on different sides of the opinion.
The Effect on the Elections
This could prove to be contentious, especially for the presidential bid by Kamala Harris.
Critics have argued that the effort to appeal to the black voters might not be genuine but rather was a ploy to go viral. Some have claimed she is being framed by right-wing trolls.
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Democrats Election Contenders
Right now, Vice President Kamala Harris is the front-runner among Democrats to succeed President Joe Biden if he decides not to seek reelection.
But there’s also a lot of support for other prominent Democrats running for the presidential nomination. Both California Governor Gavin Newsom and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are seen as formidable competitors, possessing a considerable following.
The Importance of Authenticity
It has also sparked debates concerning the need for genuine personality in leadership. Politicians, for example, should please be genuine when communicating with citizens instead of putting on a façade or trying to deceive them.
The BET Awards have always been notorious for honoring African Americans and talents. It has been accused of sidelining black people while at the same time, it offers a benchmark for black artists/performers.
Future of Politics
The event has also revealed the need to have more women, people of color, and other minority groups in politics. Some of the things being demanded right now are the need for more persons of color to stand for the elections, and politicians to be real with citizens.
The other issue that has caused a lot of controversy regarding race and identity was when Elon Musk imitated Kamala Harris’ desperate attempt at trying to woo black people at the BET Awards. It also accentuates that the real political personality matters and demands diversity in political candidates.
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