Waka Flocka Flame Comes Out As Republican

By Ezra Marcus

Atlanta’s rap scene is nothing if not varied. From old-timers on the third decade of their careers to internet-inflaming youngsters, the city’s rap scene has something for everyone. This includes Democrats and Republicans.

The midterm elections split some of the city’s most iconic figures down the middle—on the one hand David Perdue, the Republican incumbent and winner, curried favor with Waka Flocka. Flocka endorsed the Perdue campaign earlier this year, and also appeared at the candidate’s victory party.

PICTURED: Waka Flocka was at … David Perdue’s victory party last night. bit.ly/1s4dbdN http://t.co/6n4qJ8IcZm

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James Richardson (@JamesRichardson) November 05, 2014

Lil’ Jon, meanwhile, retweeted several messages from the challenger, Democrat Michelle Nunn. The longtime Rock The Vote advocate flew to Georgia to vote after he never received his absentee ballot.

Somewhere in the middle lie newcomers Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug. While neither expressed any political affiliations, they headlined a show together in support of Rock The Vote on Monday night.

“Like too many others, I wasn’t paying attention and missed the voter registration deadline, but I’m not sitting out this election,” said Thug in a statement. “I’m all in—and I’m happy to be working with Rock the Vote.”