"Thank You President Trump": Rap Album Leads Its Creator to the US House

Republican Anthony Constantino, who previously recorded a rap album praising President Donald Trump, won a seat in the US House of Representatives in the midterm elections held on Friday.

Constantino's Victory
American media outlets announced the victory of 44-year-old Constantino after a tight race against Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien in New York's 21st Congressional District.

Constantino preempted the official results by declaring his win on election night. His victory speech included profanity and attacks on what he described as "evil media," during which he ejected a television crew from the venue where he was celebrating.

In his address, Constantino urged President Donald Trump to consider pardoning former rapper and music producer Sean Combs, known as "Diddy," stating that Diddy is "a historic New York figure who made great contributions to the state of New York."

Sean John Combs, widely known in the music industry as "Diddy," was sentenced in 2025 to more than four years in prison on charges related to prostitution.

Constantino first drew attention in 2024 when he installed a large illuminated billboard reading "Vote for Trump" atop a building owned and operated by his poster company.

This year, he also released a musical album titled "Thank You President Trump," featuring rap songs with lyrics inspired by the president's slogans, his passion for golf, and his book "The Art of the Deal."

Democrats achieved a sweeping victory in the midterm elections, securing majorities in both chambers of Congress, as well as winning governorships in states traditionally considered Republican strongholds, such as Texas and Georgia.