Selena Gomez defended by Flavor Flav over tearful video about Trump's deportation policy after brutal backlash
Selena Gomez defended by Flavor Flav over tearful video about Trump's deportation policy after brutal backlash
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Selena Gomez has been fiercely defended by Flavor Flav after she sobbed over President Donald Trump's mass deportations of undocumented immigrants in a now-deleted video. On Monday, the 32-year-old actress cried on camera about feeling helpless over the brutal policy, which Trump had campaigned on ahead of the 2024 election.
![[The artist, real name William Jonathan Drayton Jr, voiced support for the former Disney star]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/14/94597277-0-image-m-109_1738073994706.jpg)
While Selena ignited a huge backlash with the video, with some going as far as branding her 'shallow' and 'narcissistic,' hip hop artist Flavor Flav, 65, has since spoken out in her defense. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, on Monday night, the artist, real name William Jonathan Drayton Jr, said: 'Team Selena Gomez. Again. That woman is always so brave to share her truth... and so many are quick to bully her.'.
![[Flavor Flav voiced his support for Selena on X, formerly Twitter, hours after she deleted the video]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/15/94597107-14334199-Flavor_Flav_voiced_his_support_for_Selena_on_X_hours_after_she_d-a-125_1738079085878.jpg)
Since his message of support, many social media users in turn have applauded Flavor Flav for 'recognizing Selena's strength' and 'standing up for her against negativity.'. One said: 'Flavor Flav never shy away from speaking his mind. Respect.'. Echoing a similar sentiment, another wrote: 'Flavor Flav always knows how to support his friends! It's great to see stars lifting each other up.'.
'As a proud Selenator, it's heartwarming to see Flavor Flav recognize Selena's strength and openness about her health and mental health,' a third said. Selena Gomez has been fiercely defended by Flavor Flav after she sobbed over President Donald Trump's mass deportations.
The artist, real name William Jonathan Drayton Jr, voiced support for the former Disney star. A fourth added: 'It's great to see Flavor Flav showing support for Selena Gomez. She's been through a lot, and it's good to see public figures standing up for each other against negativity.'.
