After more than a year of filling up our news feeds with more than its fair share of vitriol, alarmism and division, the 2016 Presidential election finally came to a conclusion last night, with Donald Trump snubbing Hillary for the title of President Elect.
Musicians tend to be pretty vocal about their concerns for society and politics, so it should come as no surprise to find out that many of dance music’s biggest stars are weighing in on the election’s controversial results. Below we’ve compiled some of the best DJ reactions to Donald Trump’s win, with Diplo, Skrillex, Zedd and more making their voices heard.
It probably won’t come as much of a surprise to see that most of the DJs commenting are critical of the election’s results. A few tried to inspire some hope among fans, while others seemed generally concerned for the future.
If you’re upset it’s probably just best to stay off social media right now. It’s just as easy to be stressed as it is to add to it
— SKRILLEX (@Skrillex) November 9, 2016
moving to tokyo #fucktrump
— bad boi mija (@hi_mija) November 9, 2016
go to bed ashamed and exhausted tonight, but wake up tomorrow ready to change your priorities and take action
— lüney [HYPERHOUSE] (@annalunoe) November 9, 2016
Prior to the election, Zedd was one DJ who specifically stated he would leave the country if Trump were elected. His Tweet following the election leads us to believe he was serious.
— Zedd (@Zedd) November 9, 2016
Still, a number of DJs took the news in stride and had some funny commentary to offer up on the whole situation.
The next four years are gonna just be a never ending loop of duck dynasty
— ? (@diplo) November 9, 2016
Brexit. Trump. Prince. Bowie. Why did we deserve all this ? this year?
— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) November 9, 2016
. @kanyewest see you in 2020
— BOB LIGHT (@TheChainsmokers) November 8, 2016
Can all of us in blue states brexit ourself from America till 4 years has passed?
— Dillon Francis (@DILLONFRANCIS) November 9, 2016
on a lighter note… just released my tour dates: pic.twitter.com/HFOG7K7GYf
— dead mow cinco (@deadmau5) November 9, 2016
s/o to all my eurotrash DJ buddies who thought moving to the states was such a fuckin great idea.
— dead mow cinco (@deadmau5) November 9, 2016
Regardless of your political affiliation or your feelings about the results of the election, it’s important to remember that art and music have often served as greater catalysts for change than politics. If nothing else, we have a feeling the election results will have a profound effect on the creative fields over the next few years.
