Ritual Strangulation: The Khagan was strangled until they could only utter a specific number of years to rule, often cited as 40 in some accounts.
Divine Favor: The act was rooted in the belief that the Khagan's health and fortune were directly tied to the prosperity of the Khazar Khaganate.
Distinction from Bek: The Khagan (sacred king) was distinct from the Bek (active military/administrative ruler).
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Donald Trump has been mentioned in over 300 rap songs in the past 30 years, transitioning from a symbol of opulent wealth in the 1990s to a polarizing political figure. Artists referencing him range from
Mac Miller and Scarface to Smokepurpp and Teejayx6, with lyrics covering themes from financial success to direct political criticism.
Key Mentions and Context
Early References (Wealth Symbol): In the 1990s and early 2000s, rappers like Scarface ("Money and the Power") used Trump as a metaphor for extreme wealth, bragging about "stacking paper like Trump".
Mac Miller (2011): Released a song titled "Donald Trump" which initially focused on the wealth, though Trump later claimed credit for the song's success.
Political Criticism (2015-Present): Following his 2016 presidential run, references shifted to criticism, such as in YG and Nipsey Hussle's "FDT" and Smokepurpp's "Audi".
Support and Transactional Views: Some artists have used his name to represent a "boss" mentality or in anticipation of transactional benefits like pardons.
Other notable mentions include JeezyRaekwon, and Boots Riley, who referenced him in the 1993 album Kill My Landlord
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Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (Introduced 10/08/2025)
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Repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013
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To repeal the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013 and to prohibit domestic propagandization by the Federal Government.
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10/08/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]* 10/08/2025
Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] 10/10/2025
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] 10/10/2025
Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] 10/10/2025
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] 10/10/2025
Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] 10/24/2025
Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] 10/24/2025
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] 10/31/2025
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] 11/07/2025
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