R&B legend Eddie Levert Sr. has sparked some confusion on social media after sending mixed messages about performing at an upcoming party for President Donald Trump. Initially, Levert, who is the O’Jays’ lead singer, said he would not perform at the event, but he then followed up with confusing messages about his decision.
What did Eddie Levert Sr. say about performing for Donald Trump?
On Dec. 23, Levert went to Facebook and told his fans that he’s hearing about the possibility of the O’Jays performing at Trump’s upcoming party.
“I don’t know if it’s true or not, but I heard that the O’JAYS ARE PERFORMING AT THE WHITE HOUSE,” Levert wrote. “IF THAT’S TRUE KNOW THAT I WANT BE THERE AND I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. ALL MONEY AIN’T GOOD MONEY ESPECIALLY ORANGE MONEY!!! Y’ALL BE BLESSED”
Levert, who didn’t provide any additional information about where the rumor is coming from, followed up with another post that same day to add clarification to his statement.
“IT’S NOT THE WHITE HOUSE IN DC ITS THE ONE IN FLORIDA MAR-A-LAGO I STILL AIN’T GOING,” his post read.
Still, the R&B singer returned to social media with a third post, which added more confusion.
“I haven’t said anything bad about President Trump, but I have the right to refuse to perform at any function. That’s not paying me what I require,” he wrote on Dec. 24.
What did The O’Jays previously say about Donald Trump?
Levert gave props to Trump in 2016 after The O’Jays’ hit song, “For The Love Of Money,” was used as the theme song for Trump’s reality TV show, The Apprentice.
“He’s not a bad paymaster. His check cleared,” Levert told Billboard in 2016.
While Trump was running for president in 2016, however, the O’Jays demanded that he stop using their song at his campaign.
“I wish him the best, but I don’t think he’s the man to run our country. So when he started using ‘Love Train,’ I called him up and told them, ‘Listen, man, I don’t believe in what you’re doing. I’m not with you. I don’t want you to use my voice. I’m not condoning what you’re doing,’” Levert said at that time, according to the Atlanta Black Star.