In hopes to bring more representation to “urban issues,” political leaders are pushing to form a new political party for upcoming state elections, which would be called the New American Party. To lead the way, members of the hip hop community have expressed their faith in Busta Rhymes and LL Cool J to run for governor.
Jineea Butler, founder of the Hip-Hop Union and Republican congressional candidate is behind the idea, The New York Post reports. Butler confirmed that she has spoken to Busta about potentially running for governor on the line, but has said no for now. She has also reportedly reached out to LL Cool J and has not received a reply yet.