Chrisette Michele Responds To Trump Backlash: I am representing you.
Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele Speaks Out After Trump Backlash
After a day of intense backlash on social media over her alleged performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration, Chrisette Michele is speaking out. She writes:
My heart is broken for our country, for the hopes of our children, for the fights of those who came before us. I cry at the thought that Black History, American History might be in vain. This country has had great moments. God has shined His light upon us. Today, I hope that Great Moments begin in peaceful & progressive conversation. I am willing to be a bridge. I don’t mind “These Stones”, if they allow me to be a voice for the voiceless.
I am here. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Our lives begin to end, the day we become silent about what matters”. I am here, representing you, because this is what matters.
Jonathan McReynolds, Chrisette Michele, Travis Greene
As previously reported, Chrisette was first asked to perform the song “Intentional” with singers Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds, and Tye Tribbett. Tye and Jonathan declined the invitation. However, according to sources, Michelle agreed to sing as long as she could perform an R&B set.
What do you think about Chrisette’s statement?
Follow us: @theJasmineBRAND on Twitter | theJasmineBRAND on Facebook| theJasmineBRAND_ on Instagram
Previous Article
Next Article
Latto Hints At New Music Following Brief Hiatus, Fans Think A Baby Announcement Could Be Next 
Alabama Woman Mauled By 3 Pit Bulls While Walking To Work, Police Warned About Dogs Hours Before V!olent Attack 
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay Debuts Boyfriend At The Oscars – Here’s What We Know About Her Mystery Man 
‘Access Hollywood, ‘Karamo & “The Steve Wilkos Show’ Canceled As NBCUniversal Stops Producing Syndicated Shows 
Claudia Jordan Admits She Used To Trick On Men & Try To Fix Them 
NBA Star Bam Adebayo Fires Back At Critics Calling 83-Point Game “Unethical” After Passing Kobe Bryant’s Record 
Sheriff Says Abductor Of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Could “Absolutely” Strike Again 
Sheryl Underwood Blasts President Trump Over Voter ID Ultimatum
She can keep that weak azz explanation.
She’s ONLY representing her desperation and her checkbook! If she is on the Essence Festival ticket I WILL BOYCOTT!!!! She is a HAS BEEN….just committed career suicide! She can shuck and jive for racist ass Hitler Trump all she wants too…as long as her behind realize that she JUST ENDED her sorry career! I will NEVER support her again! She’s NOT representing me at all!
That sounds like some mess trumplethinskin tweeted smh sorry girl and bye Felicia enjoyed your music but this just ended you for me!! Hope it was worth your career with your base that has supported you.. hmmm
She has doomed her career! Black people dont forget shit like this and there are no excuses for performing especially what Trump has said about women. That only disqualifies her corny ass response. So disappointed in her corny ass
She is the prime example of why they treat black people the way they do we don’t stick together and wave a Lil money in our face in we will sell out our own mother for a quick $$$$$$$smh we need to stand together this man is a real ass and that statement said Nothing just a bunch of bull she just lost another fan saddddd
She is not typical of our behavior, as Black performers have been “sticking together” and turning down the money. Treat her as the individual she is, the way whites and other races treat their own, and not the way they treat us, with one wrong-doer representing us all. She does NOT REPRESENT ME, and I hope you feel the same way.
She’s a sellout!? Not Fetty Wap, Snoop, or Young Thug????
Meanwhile, the real coons are accepting money to perpetuate negative stereotypical behavior like being street credit thugs, drug use, violence, and thots… but THIS is what’s condemned.
Is no wonder black people as a whole can’t get ahead. A lost group of reverse racist victims, hating on eachother when one person from the group tries to bridge the divide. It’s like no one can be an individual ot have an opinion separate from the mob mentality.
Yall would call MLK a coon if he existed today instead of the past.
I feel bad for her. Unfortunately she is ruining her career. She is doing this for the paycheck. I am actually surprised at how many people are upset. I am not upset. I do not agree with it but I am not upset.
If she is representing anyone, then why the secrecy?
Given how Trump doesn’t pay his suppliers and contractors, I can only hope that she’s getting her money upfront and in cash. Might be the last money she sees for a long time.
I went to her show at the Birchmere in VA a couple of years ago. I like her but performing for this racist is NOT the thing to do in this divided America right now! She must really need the money. She really, really blew it. And she knew she was going to catch Hell for doing it, so they kept it quiet till the last minute! Sorry but Chrisette Michele…IS OUT!
I’m so disappointed in her decision to do this. This is not building a bridge and this is not representing us
Keep your tv ON, but on a channel that is NOT airing the inauguration. There needs to be a higher percentage of OTHER SHOWS that get the ratings, in order for the inauguration ratings to come in low against!
Chrisette, I hope you can “hear” me in this post. You have the freedom to make your own career choices, but please do NOT think for one moment that you represent the voices of those that are disgusted with what we have already and continue to see from this administration. Your presence in the inauguration is going to satisfy those that are trying to disguise their bias and unacceptable perception of a country that should embrace our differences. You have become a pawn and the saddest part is that I think you may have been blinded by the price tag, or whatever perk you are being rewarded to perform. We are not convinced or comforted by your response and will still have feelings of disgust, disdain, disappointment and sadness with your participation. Honestly, my prayer is that not many even witness your performance, because most have pledged to not even watch or witness this ceremony. I hope, that in your moments alone, you realize that you only represent yourself and this selfish act is something that you can’t hide behind the words of Dr. King or any other leader in civil rights!!! When it was time to boycott, Dr. King was on the right side of justice…when it was time to march, Dr. King was there…in 2017, when it is time to boycott (which is now), those that are willing to take a stand and be on the right side of justice will make their mark. You; however, will be rememebered and recalled as the one who didn’t! Once you hit your final vocal note, I wonder if your heart will feel an overwhelming sense of guilt or if you will feel like you made some type of statement for those that can see the harm in a Donald Trump “presidency”. My heart breaks for you!!!
She does not represent me…I can speak for myself and will never accept this clown as my president. He is so disrespectful and childish. His ignorance is beyond scope and he does not deserve my respect nor will he get it.
right on forreal. …trump who? he cannot get any respect from me the way he treated my bro obama, he has done nothing but divided this country more than what it already was.. he will get back all the negativity that he put out in the universe.
I am proud of you my sister. Represent us well even if some of us can’t see what’s best for this country
with a name like ”marie” i douth you’re black …shut the hell up by the way.
who is this girl, i never heard of her, i guess when you’re a nobody you have to do what you have to do to be somebody, did i asked who is she.?
lol at as low as he is. any thin that has him on will be turn in a huff….
he is getting back what he put out in the universe… all his speeches was hateful.
Broke ass bitch needs a paycheck!
Sweetie you cannot represent that which you do not know……does the term Aunt Jane mean anything to you? This is the female version of Uncle Tom….
No your TV has to be on but on another channel that’s not showing the inauguration. As long as your TV is off it will count towards the rating…..
Please keep your TV on, just not on the Inauguration. Trump will get the ratings if your TV is off.
Generally it is about the money. I say take it, make sure it clears first, perform, bounce. If the reported amount is 750K, donate 250 to Black Lives Matter or UNCF in Trumplethinskins name. Also, she should tell her fans it was about the money and nothing else! I can accept that reason over anything!
YOU DAMN SURE AIN’T REPRESENTING US…..WHO THE HELL ASKED YOU TO…YOU REPRESENTING THAT CHECK YOU GONNA GET….SNEAKING ASS SELF.
Please do not say that you are representing me. The only persob you are resprenting is yourself. I hope that you have a plan B for your career. You have just killed the one you have now. But wait, maybe Mr. Trump will hire you.
#ChrisetteMichele don’t try covering your thirst by saying you’re representing me. Represent your people by standing for something not selling yourself to the highest bidder. All money isn’t good money. You have to analyze your moves before you make them. Especially when you’re trying to be relevant in the music world. Your backlash can end bad for you and a moment in the wrong spotlight can end your career.
Naw you went for the money because if it was for us your stand should have been No
She doesn’t represent me! I’m proud to say I am not a fan and never spent a dime on anything with her name on it! SELLOUT!