You’re Fired! 11 Black Artists Who Have Rejected Donald Trump - Page 10

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10. Aretha Franklin

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The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, was another major figure, who allegedly wanted nothing to do with Trump or his presidential campaign, according to writers, Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaen of Sinking in the Swamp: How Trump’s Minions and Misfits Poisoned Washington, People reported. 

According to the duo, Donald Trump had ambitious plans for his 2017 inauguration and personally pushed for Franklin to perform. However, despite being offered, the legendary soul artist said “no amount of money” would sway her to perform at the ceremony. She firmly declined the offer.

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