*R&B icon Eddie Levert Sr. triggered widespread confusion on-line about whether or not he may carry out at an upcoming occasion honoring President Donald Trump. Though he initially appeared to reject any participation, subsequent posts from him contained conflicting messages, leaving followers not sure about his precise intentions.
On December 23, Levert, lead singer of the O’Jays, addressed the rumor on Fb, saying, “I don’t know if it’s true or not, however I heard that the O’JAYS ARE PERFORMING AT THE WHITE HOUSE. IF THAT’S TRUE KNOW THAT I WANT BE THERE AND I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. ALL MONEY AIN’T GOOD MONEY ESPECIALLY ORANGE MONEY!!! Y’ALL BE BLESSED.” He didn’t present particulars on the supply of the declare.
He later tried to make clear, specifying the occasion’s location: “IT’S NOT THE WHITE HOUSE IN DC ITS THE ONE IN FLORIDA MAR-A-LAGO I STILL AIN’T GOING.”
In a separate publish on December 24, the music icon additional emphasised his stance whereas addressing potential criticism. “I haven’t mentioned something unhealthy about President Trump, however I’ve the precise to refuse to carry out at any perform. That’s not paying me what I require,” he wrote.
Whereas Trump was working for president in 2016, nonetheless, the O’Jays demanded that he cease utilizing their music at his marketing campaign.
“I want him the very best, however I don’t assume he’s the person to run our nation. So when he began utilizing ‘Love Practice,’ I referred to as him up and instructed them, ‘Pay attention, man, I don’t imagine in what you’re doing. I’m not with you. I don’t need you to make use of my voice. I’m not condoning what you’re doing,’” Levert mentioned at the moment, in keeping with the Atlanta Black Star.
Levert’s posts in regards to the upcoming Mar-a-Lago celebration generated consideration and hypothesis, however he made it clear he wouldn’t take part within the occasion.
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