Naturally playful backgrounds that are naughty provide full support to the governor behind Ras Baraka, citing decades of grassroots leadership and unwavering community commitment.
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Treach supported Ras Baraka’s governor run with strong personal recognition, and in a live show, the mayor of Newark called the leader “cut from different cloths” to promote Baraka’s campaign.
During the recent RAS for the Governor DJ marathon, Naughty By Nature host spoke with Hakim Green and Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur. He made it clear that his support was not a political theater, it was personal.
“I’ve been through a lot of politicians, but I don’t believe them,” Treach said. “So when it comes to people I have to represent, this is that guy, this is the guy you need to support and vote – it’s just for me. I’m sticking to my promise is Bond.”
Betrayal has long been the sound of the streets. Their connection is deep, dating back to Baraka still being a school principal.
“When the kids performed, he called me… before he was on the ground, on the street, bringing people together,” Treach explained.
Hip-hop veterinarians stressed that Baraka has always had an open policy that never rejects conversations from community members regardless of their background.
“He would never say, ‘I don’t have time,” Treach said. “He checked Rolodex and said, ‘Come on today,’ has been spreading his arms since day one.”
Treach points to initiatives like Hakim Green’s 24-hour peace, the annual anti-violence festival held in Newark, inspired by Newark’s own anti-violence efforts to prove the impact of Baraka.
“He and the horn were there screaming peace before he stepped into the town hall.”
With New Jersey Elementary School being Tuesday (June 10), betrayed voters urge voters to appear and show up for Baraka.
“Your vote is really important,” he declared. “Like the way he was there to refuse people (even put cuffs on people), we had to vote there so that he could do more.”
The rapper also encouraged donations to support Baraka’s campaign, saying financial donations could help expand his message to the well-funded opposition. He told Green and the Stream, “It’s usually the most money you win. But we have to make sure people win.”
Treach ended his comment with a heartfelt reminder that this election is not only about politics but also about the people.
“It’s about the future of young people, the community, the people. It’s not just black people, it’s all.”
