In 2024, it seems grifting season is always in full effect. There are few others who exemplify this rule better than Shaun King, the Rachel Dolezal of the Black Lives Matter movement. The activist, who is also known as “Talcum X,” has become known for conning well-meaning people who donate to him believing he is doing something to help the black community, despite his obvious lack of melanin.
King, also known as “Martin Luther Cream,” has raised eyebrows with what appears to be a brand spanking new grift: Converting to Islam and then launching a lucrative speaking tour to raise money. That’s right, folks. Just when you thought Ramadan was about fasting, prayer, and reflection, this guy introduces the concept of $1,000 VIP tickets to this religious tradition.
However, it appears that at least some have caught on to King’s grift. The Council on American-Islamic Relations…
