“Why Pharrell Williams is Considered Irrelevant” — Internet Reacts to His Frustration with Celebrity Political Endorsements

Internet users reacted strongly to American singer and rapper Pharrell Williams after he shared his perspective on celebrities endorsing political parties. In an animated feature titled Piece by Piece, published by The Hollywood Reporter on September 11, 2024, the 51-year-old discussed various topics including politics, his career, and personal experiences.

When questioned about the upcoming Presidential Election, Pharrell Williams chose to distance himself from the media frenzy, expressing frustration towards celebrities attempting to influence voters.

“I get annoyed sometimes when I see celebrities trying to tell you [who to vote for]. There are celebrities that I respect that have an opinion, but not all of them. I’m one of those people [who says], ‘What the heck? Shut up. Nobody asked you,’”said Pharrell Williams.

Following Pharrell Williams’ remarks, reactions across social media were mixed. While some criticized the artist for his contentious view, others came to his defense. Here are some notable comments from users on X:

“This is why he’s irrelevant and Taylor is selling out stadiums,”commented one user on X.

“he could endorse trump and nobody would care…it’s a shade at his relevance,”wrote another user.

“can we leave him in the 2000s and move?”tweeted yet another.

“He doesn’t understand the tactics of staying relevant. You gotta pick a side,”quipped another user.

On the other hand, some fans supported Pharrell, voicing appreciation for what they perceived as his addressing of truths.

“Yessss! thank you pharrell,”tweeted a fan.

“Pharrell’s got a point—sometimes the loudest voices aren’t always the ones we need to hear,”agreed another user.

“Pharrell keeping it real! Sometimes celebs just need to stick to the music and leave the politics to the politicians!”declared another fan on X.

Pharrell Williams’ Comments Follow Endorsement by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Source: Getty (Photo by Buda Mendes/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management ) — Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Source: Getty (Photo by Buda Mendes/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )

Pharrell’s commentary came shortly after Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on Instagram on September 10, 2024. Swift criticized the use of AI-generated models of her image at Donald Trump’s rallies, praising Kamala Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader”capable of bringing progress to the nation.

“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Taylor Swift stated.

Additionally, she praised Harris’ running mate Tim Walz for his championing of LGBTQIA+ rights, IVF, and women’s bodily autonomy. Swift humorously referred to herself as a ‘Childless Cat Lady’—a label that was playfully assigned to Kamala Harris by Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance during a 2021 interview.

With less than two months remaining until the United States Presidential election, the atmosphere is charged, and it will be intriguing to see if more prominent figures in the entertainment industry take a stance in the coming weeks.

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