Donald Trump in music

President Donald Trump signs the Music Modernization Act.

Multiple songs, albums, bands and performances have referenced Donald Trump or his various brands, including Trump Tower, his TV show, his hotel chain, and his casinos.[1] While recent songs refer to Trump's campaign, election, and tenure as President of the United States, more than 200 songs refer to Trump prior to his campaigns for president.[2] Most earlier references to Trump in lyrics revolve around his status as a business tycoon, but then shifted toward a stance more critical of his politics as he attempted to attain public office. With his victory in the 2016 presidential election, Trump's prominence in hip-hop music has been likened to that of Ronald Reagan's in hardcore punk during the 1980s.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference McCann, 2016 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Bristout, Ralph (November 2, 2016). "38 rap references that display Donald Trump's fall from hip-hop grace". Revolt TV. Archived from the original on July 1, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
  3. ^ Barshad, Amos (April 6, 2016). "The Joy Of "Fuck Trump": YG and some goofy kids from Baltimore have the Trump catharsis you need". The Fader. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2016.