Rod Wave, Antonio Brown and Kodak Black: How Trump's inauguration guests reflect his new popularity this time
This time, things appear to be different. Trump has A-list attendees lined up for his inaugural events, including a number of high-profile Black and Latino celebrities, as the soon-to-be-47th president flexes his increased standing with communities of color.
Several well-known athletes, including football's Antonio Brown, boxing's Mike Tyson and hockey's Evander Kane, are also expected to attend, according to a source familiar with the attendance list.
So are the Billboard chart-topping rappers Rod Wave, Kodak Black and Fivio Foreign, with Black and Foreign publicly backing Trump through event appearances and explicitly in their music.
Anuel AA and Justin Quiles, Puerto-Rican reggaeton artists who faced backlash after endorsing Trump in August, are also on the guest list for Trump's inaugural events, as well as UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal.
"It's going to be an 'AA-mazing' experience joining President Trump this weekend for his inauguration," Anuel said. "He is everything I stand for, and will not only build our country back up, but has told me he wants to help Puerto Rico, my home, grow and succeed."
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who celebrated with Trump after retaining the championship in a November bout, is also set to attend.
This time, things appear to be different. Trump has A-list attendees lined up for his inaugural events, including a number of high-profile Black and Latino celebrities, as the soon-to-be-47th president flexes his increased standing with communities of color.
Several well-known athletes, including football's Antonio Brown, boxing's Mike Tyson and hockey's Evander Kane, are also expected to attend, according to a source familiar with the attendance list.
So are the Billboard chart-topping rappers Rod Wave, Kodak Black and Fivio Foreign, with Black and Foreign publicly backing Trump through event appearances and explicitly in their music.
Anuel AA and Justin Quiles, Puerto-Rican reggaeton artists who faced backlash after endorsing Trump in August, are also on the guest list for Trump's inaugural events, as well as UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal.
"It's going to be an 'AA-mazing' experience joining President Trump this weekend for his inauguration," Anuel said. "He is everything I stand for, and will not only build our country back up, but has told me he wants to help Puerto Rico, my home, grow and succeed."
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who celebrated with Trump after retaining the championship in a November bout, is also set to attend.
