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As if 2025 couldn’t get any stranger, rapper French Montana has found himself at the center of controversy after appearing on Lara Trump’s latest song, “No Days Off.” The track, featuring the daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, has drawn sharp criticism from fans. Read more and check out the song inside.
A Collaboration No One Saw Coming
Lara Trump, known primarily for her political ties, has been dabbling in music for a while. Her previous releases include a cover of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” and the tribute song “Hero,” which have both received mixed reviews. “No Days Off” marks her most high-profile collaboration yet. The pop-infused track sees Trump reflecting on her public image while delivering heavily auto-tuned vocals.
French Montana’s feature adds an unexpected hip-hop twist to the track. Rapping lines like “Me and Lara at your front porch, knock knock,” the Moroccan-American rapper boasts about his success alongside Trump. But while the duo might have hoped for an out-of-the-box hit, the reaction has been far from positive.
Fans Are Not Here for It
The backlash against Montana started last year when he first teased the collaboration by posting a studio photo with Lara. Fans immediately criticized him for aligning with a political figure whose family has been at the center of policies affecting marginalized communities like the ones he’s part of.
“Guess that Muslim ban is all forgotten cuz the mighty dollar is more important,” one user commented, referencing the Trump administration’s controversial travel restrictions affecting Muslim-majority countries. Another wrote, “You definitely wanna get canceled by the Black community now, huh?”
Others accused the rapper of being a “culture vulture,” questioning his authenticity and loyalty to the communities that have long supported his career.
Lara Trump’s Musical Aspirations
Despite the criticism, Lara continues to push forward with her music. While her releases have found some support among her conservative base, mainstream reception has been less than favorable. Rolling Stone described “No Days Off” as “a Crisco-thick layer of autotune” that fails to mask the lack of vocal ability. Comedian Colin Jost even joked that her previous “I Won’t Back Down: cover was so bad that “Tom Petty died again.”
A Strategic Move?
It remains unclear whether French’s involvement was purely a business decision or a sign of a deeper alignment with the Trump brand. Given his past statements about immigration and his own experience as a Moroccan immigrant, many fans feel his decision is contradictory. Whether this backlash will impact his career remains to be seen, but we see this collaboration has people talking.
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