Flo Rida is facing a wave of online criticism after choosing to remain on the lineup for the Great American State Fair, a concert series organised by Freedom 250, a public-private partnership established by the Trump administration to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. When a fan asked him directly, 'Performing for Trump? Why??', the rapper replied with nothing more than a string of laughing emojis.
The dismissive response has since ignited a fresh wave of backlash across social media, with longtime fans accusing him of turning his back on his audience and his values.
