This weekend, fans were surprised to hear a Donald Trump endorsement from Eric B and Rakim on Twitter, reports Baller Alert. The duo cleared up any confusion today, citing the work of hackers.
The verified account for the collective Eric B and Rakim began commenting on the 2016 presidential election on yesterday [Saturday, November 5]. Instead of their usual echo of Paid In Full single “Eric B. Is President,” they appeared to have a new candidate in mind. According to Baller Alert, the account tweeted, “Hillary ain’t speaking the truth, Trump is a business man. What America needs is @Eric B in the Presidential Cabinet as the secretary of…”
This tweet is why the group was trending on Twitter.
Funny, Eric B and Rakim is trending 5th in the world on twitter and we will not be voting for Trump, that's what you better know.
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) November 6, 2016
Since then, the account has deleted the tweet with the endorsement and revealed that it was hacked.
We've taken back command of our twitter. Thanks for your help @Twitter @Support.
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) November 6, 2016
They then reminded fans of their one and only presidential endorsement.
After all these years how could there be any doubt who gets our vote? Eric B and Rakim only vote for one person, every four years, same vote
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) November 6, 2016
Exercise your right to vote. Vote #EricBforPresident, thats what you do. Write it in, check out my melody and know the ledge.
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 30, 2016
