Former President Bill Clinton has a complicated (and maybe generational) relationship with the Black community. He was once called the “first” Black president in part because he talked about his experiences in the Black church and played the saxophone on “The Aresenio Hall Show.”
However, his policies, like the 1994 crime reform bill or the 1996 welfare reform act damaged Black communities for years. One could easily argue it’s part of the reason why Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election didn’t garner a huge amount of the Black vote like many expected.
That’s why many were confused why Clinton’s presence was needed at Aretha Franklin‘s funeral on Friday.
First, there was the lustful look he was giving pop singer Ariana Grande.
In case you missed it, here is a better shot:
Lucky she wasn’t wearing a blue dress…
Then there was an incredibly long eulogy.
However, the strangest moment was him being introduced at the Queen of Soul’s funeral as America’s first Black president. Yep, people are still saying that — even though we already had a Black president.
As you can imagine, Twitter decided to let have — and it wasn’t pretty.
Some People Are Not Happy With Bill Clinton At Aretha Franklin’s Funeral was originally published on newsone.com
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Yall still calling Bill Clinton the first Black President in 2018? #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/8EvKf0QHUv
— shane (@shanejbernard) August 31, 2018
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Y’all gon stop calling Bill Clinton the first Black President. Y’all gon stop doing it.
— Alicia Garza (@aliciagarza) August 31, 2018
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What is this about black americans calling Bill Clinton the fist black president ? Please explain... #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/WNDPqvmKNV
— M. 🇨🇮🇨🇦 (@queenMB94) August 31, 2018
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They need to move Bill Clinton off camera lmao this man is struggling to stay awake and lucid! 😂#ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/x7bht45yHU
— Jen di Omer (@Buttercup0303) August 31, 2018
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My head ain’t usually in the gutter but, I swear Bill Clinton look like he just appreciatin all the asses at this #ArethaFranklinFuneral #FridayFeeIing
— Cyrus McQueen (@CyrusMMcQueen) August 31, 2018
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Wait did this mfer just make everybody stand up for Bill Clinton? pic.twitter.com/b3qNjIC9Mr
— TheAngrySociologist (@SankofaBrown) August 31, 2018
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#ArethaHomegoing
— Father Abraham (@MrMarcus260) August 31, 2018
Bill Clinton: "So we got what another Hour?"
Us: pic.twitter.com/1gMg4K8YSy
10. But Why Did He Play “Think” On His iPhone At The Microphone?
Former Pres. Bill Clinton plays "Think" on his phone into the mic to end his eulogy of Aretha Franklin.
— ABC News (@ABC) August 31, 2018
"Good bless you, Aretha, we love you!" https://t.co/89S5XPlovn pic.twitter.com/YabudqM2Ek
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Listen, lady, there is only ONE white person we will allow to use ebonics at this funeral, and it is William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton! #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/rDVcq0tjR1
— PINOTBLACKTHOT (@mxhoneytrap) August 31, 2018
12. Poor Ariana…
#ArethaFranklinHomegoing Ariana Grande Walked Out In That Lil Skirt Uncle Bill Clinton Woke Up Didn’t He?? 😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/G6gqrYIhuo
— 🤪February~15th😜 (@Aquarius_Baby93) August 31, 2018
13. It’s Not Ariana’s Fault!
Ariana know Bill Clinton can’t turn down no tail! She knew better than that! Coming in there with that too small dress. #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/1rH0s8aAIH
— 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚, 𝘽𝙎𝙋𝙃 (@lovemariebri) August 31, 2018
14. Then The Clark Sisters Got Pulled Into It…
The Clark Sisters got Bill Clinton contemplating his whole damn life right now!#ArethaHomegoing
— Xavier Lamont (@XLComedy) August 31, 2018
😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/hVNyzcPmd9
15. Lawd…
Bill Clinton looking at The Clark Sisters like... #ArethaHomegoing pic.twitter.com/aPCIcNV0LB
— 💙 (@Brittttne) August 31, 2018
