President Donald Trump has recently floated the idea of deploying the National Guard to Chicago as part of a broader strategy to address crime in major U.S. cities. While he has not formally committed to the move, Trump has already taken credit for crime reductions in Washington, D.C., following a similar deployment, and has mentioned New York City, Los Angeles, and Baltimore as other possible targets for the plan. The proposal has sparked criticism among many civilians and local leaders, but at least one high-profile Chicago native is open to the idea—rapper G Herbo.
Speaking to TMZ at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, Herbo expressed support for any measures aimed at protecting residents in his hometown. “Whatever you need to do to keep the kids safe, and the women,” he said. “Whatever’s gonna keep us safe and clean the streets, I’m all for it. I’m a tax-paying citizen, I just want everyone to get home safe.”
G Herbo’s remarks highlight his personal evolution since his rise in the Chicago rap scene nearly 15 years ago. Once tied closely to the city’s streets, the rapper has distanced himself from that lifestyle and focused on growth, both personally and professionally. With his 30th birthday approaching in October, Herbo appears intent on stability and safety for his community rather than revisiting the hardships that shaped his early music.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has consistently voiced opposition to federal intervention in Chicago, particularly given the history of controversial ICE raids in the city. Still, G Herbo’s comments reflect the perspective of someone who has lived the realities of Chicago’s violence firsthand and sees potential value in actions that might provide safer conditions.
Source: TMZ
