Lil Wayne Takes a Side in Donald Trump’s Biggest White House Project Debate

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Lil Wayne has weighed in on Donald Trump’s White House expansion plans. The rapper says the proposed ballroom solves a problem he experienced firsthand. Speaking on a recent podcast, Wayne backed Trump’s plan to add a permanent ballroom to the White House, arguing that major performances deserve an indoor venue instead of being held outside.

Lil Wayne explains support for Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project

Lil Wayne said his support for the proposed ballroom comes from personal experience rather than politics. During an appearance on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, the rapper recalled performing at then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2023 celebration marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, an event held outdoors at Number One Observatory Circle.

Reflecting on Trump’s comments about the project, Wayne said he understood exactly why the president wanted the new venue. “I’m so glad to hear Trump say” the White House needs a ballroom because events end up happening “on the damn lawn,” Wayne said.

He added that many critics “don’t know nothing” and may assume Trump is simply making another headline-grabbing statement, but, in his view, the issue is real. Wayne described the Harris event as feeling more like a “backyard barbecue” than a formal White House celebration.

Trump has repeatedly promoted the ballroom as a long-term upgrade for the White House. He has said it would host everything from state dinners and diplomatic receptions to concerts and other large-scale White House functions while also improving security for those events.

In a Truth Social post earlier this year, Trump said the project was progressing quickly and rejected reports that costs had spiraled out of control. According to Trump, the ballroom expanded from its original concept because the first design was too small. He said the revised version is expected to cost less than $400 million, compared with an earlier estimate of $200 million, while remaining ahead of schedule.

For those not in the know, Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. one of hip-hop’s most influential artists. The five-time Grammy winner is known for albums including Tha Carter III, Tha Carter IV, and Tha Carter V.

Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on Mandatory.

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Brad Pitt’s Relationship With Another Child Hits New Hurdle — Report

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie‘s daughter Vivienne has reportedly filed a petition to drop her father’s last name. Vivienne’s petition follows similar legal name change requests from siblings Zahara and Maddox. Court documents list the reason for her request as “personal.” For those unversed, Pitt and Jolie’s children have lived with their mother since the couple’s divorce in 2024. 

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter reportedly files a petition to drop his last name

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Vivienne has filed a legal request to forgo her father’s last name. The 18-year-old has filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court requesting that her legal name be changed from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.

The court documents obtained by PEOPLE state that the reason for the name change is listed as “personal.” As per the documents, a hearing on Vivienne’s petition has been scheduled for November 2. In May 2024, the 18-year-old was credited as “Vivienne Jolie” in the Playbill for Broadway’s The Outsiders. She produced the play in collaboration with her mother.

Vivienne is the latest of the former couple’s children to initiate legal steps to remove her father’s last name. Her siblings Zahara and Maddox also initiated the legal process. Zahara is requesting to legally change her name to Zahara Marley Jolie. On the other hand, Maddox is seeking to be legally addressed as Maddox Chivan Jolie. His hearing is scheduled for September 14, and Zahara’s hearing is set for September 28. 

Back in 2024, Pitt and Jolie’s daughter Shiloh dropped Pitt from her name and is now known as Shiloh Jolie. The 20-year-old’s petition was granted in August 2024. A source close to Pitt previously told the outlet, “It’s sad to see someone repeatedly publicize their successful alienation of their children from the other parent.”

Previously, Jolie lavished praise on her children and shared with PEOPLE, “I have six very individual human beings in my home. I am so excited about all the different stages and feelings and curiosities that they go through. Why wouldn’t you be? We’re supposed to help them figure out who they are. And you can’t figure out who they are if you don’t enthusiastically develop with them.”

Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory.

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