Dr. Umar Johnson, a prominent activist, has claimed that the Kamala Harris campaign offered him $10,000 for an interview, which he rejected, asserting that the Black vote should not be commodified. He criticized the campaign's strategy of using celebrities to influence Black voters, naming Rickey Smiley and Steve Harvey as examples of those who he believes are being financially incentivized to support the Vice President. Johnson emphasized that the days of pandering to the Black community with empty promises and money are over, stating, "The Black vote ain’t for sale no more." He shared screenshots of the messages from the Harris campaign and accused those celebrities of complicity in this manipulation. Johnson's remarks have stirred discussions about the integrity and motivations behind celebrity endorsements in political campaigns.