Lorde, Chance The Rapper Share The Songs That Are Comforting Them Post-Election
In the wake of Donald Trumpâs shocking presidential victory last night, weâve seen disheartened stars react to the news, weâve watched as protests go viral, and weâve heard some much-needed messages about unity during such a divisive time in our country.
As many people try to grapple with what Americaâs future will look like, there are also those who are simply trying to make it through the day with some semblance of comfort. Though it may seem like such a minor or even trivial remedy, music can be a meaningful coping mechanism for a world that feels like itâs on fire. Just ask these six celebrities, who shared the music thatâs giving them strength today.
LeBron James - âAlrightâ by Kendrick Lamar
The NBA star shared a lengthy, lovely message of hope to accompany a clip of K. Dotâs uplifting anthem. âLove, genuine LOVE and FAITH will be the only thing that can get us through this,â James wrote.
Lorde - âFourFiveSecondsâ by Rihanna (feat. Kanye West and Paul McCartney)
From the opening line (âI think Iâve had enoughâ) to the catchy hook about struggling to make it through the week, Lordeâs right â this one deserves to be blasted at the highest decibel.
Issa Rae - A Seat at the Table by Solange
Identity, pain, joy, resilience, black survival... itâs all there on Solangeâs latest album, and Insecure star Issa Rae is one of many who are likely finding comfort in it today.
Bastille - âBloody Mother Fucking Assholeâ by Martha Wainwright
This rebellious, honest tune is for anyone who can commiserate with feeling like theyâre âyoung and strongâ but also âold and tiredâ at the same time.
YG - â FDT (Fuck Donald Trump),â by himself
The Compton rapper plugged his own blistering Still Brazy cut, which â now, more than ever â resounds with anyone who opposes President-elect Trump.
Chance the Rapper - âFinish Line/Drownâ also by himself (feat. Noname, Eryn Allen Kane, T-Pain, and Kirk Franklin)
As the results of the election started to trickle in last night, Chance unceremoniously tweeted a Soundcloud link to this Coloring Book standout. Perhaps he was merely basking in the âfinish lineâ of the election being so near, but in the wake of the results, this reminder about all of lifeâs blessings is a sorely needed dose of optimism. âThe water may be deeper than itâs ever been / Never drown.â