Tap In: How LaRussel Can Help People Running for Office

Tap In: How LaRussel Can Help People Running for Office

Author: Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts April 17, 2026 Duration: 12:30

Sometimes the people that love you might have some notes on your performance. Those notes might be uncomfortable, but they coming from love. Bay Area rapper LaRussel made a song that references Hitler, Epstein and Trump, which sparked so much backlash, he deactivated his socials. Let's talk about what politicians can learn from this moment.

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