Harry-O suggests killing The Breakfast Club interview over politics

Co-founder of Death Row Records Michael “Harry-O” Harris is not shy about his support for Donald Trump. On October 28, he spoke at a Trump rally in New York, where he officially supported Trump’s re-election.

But according to Harris’ recent Instagram post, he feels his political views have gained acceptance. Club Breakfast to pull out their recent interview.

On Monday (November 4), the reformed drug dealer shared: “I have so much respect for @cthagod and @breakfastclubam for what they do for our community. I was invited to an interview on October 24, and I thought we had a thought-provoking conversation.

“I’m wondering why the interview never aired? Especially when Charlemagne learned that I had criticized both candidates for their political policies, which would be part of the interview. Perhaps as politics deepened, there was an uneasy realization that The Breakfast Club and Community 1st had too much in common, even though we were on opposite sides of the political spectrum? I believe that through healthy conversation and debate comes enlightenment and unity.”

Perhaps to his surprise, Club Breakfast Finally posted this on Tuesday (November 5th), just hours after Harris’ post.

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Harris spent more than three decades in prison after being arrested for attempted murder and drug trafficking. Trump provided Harris the pardon was one of his last acts as President, freeing him on his last day in office along with Kodak Black and several others.

“If it weren’t for Donald Trump, I wouldn’t be standing here today,” Harris told the MAGA crowd. “So I want to thank President Donald Trump for allowing me to stand here before you today. This is a big story – I have to tell you about it! God spoke to his heart, and Donald Trump signed my release with his heart after 33 years. God spoke to his heart.”

Harris spoke with AllHip-Hop about the upcoming elections last month, but at that time had not yet decided.

“My main concern is the community and those who support it,” he explained. “I thanked Trump for letting me out. I did it. If you know what I mean? Three years ago I thanked him for this. I really meant it. I thank God every day for this. But when it comes to the community, I don’t play with it. So it’s about who has policies or who is willing to support policies that will impact our daily lives.”

Harris provided crucial financial support for the launch of Death Row in the early ’90s, which subsequently signed legendary artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, among others. His involvement helped lay the foundation for Death Row, although he did not remain an active member of the label due to his imprisonment during the early stages of its success.

Harris’ story is complex; he was a former drug dealer and businessman with connections in both the music and entertainment industries. His crimes caught up with him and he was sentenced to a long prison sentence due to drug trafficking and other charges. During his time in prison, he financially supported Death Row, working through intermediaries, including Suge Knight, to create the label.

After serving more than three decades in prison, Harris was released in early 2021. Since then, he has shown an interest in making a positive impact by focusing on various business ventures and advocating for criminal justice reform. His influence remains significant given his legacy at Death Row Records and his broader involvement in the industry.