During the Sept. 10 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump brought up the recent controversy over whether Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, are eating people’s pets.
“Look at what's happening to the towns all over the United States,” Trump said. “A lot of towns don't want to talk about it because they're so embarrassed by it. In Springfield, they're eating the dogs. The people that came in. They're eating the cats. They're eating -- they're eating the pets of the people that live there. And this is what's happening in our country. And it's a shame.”
The moment turned out to be meme gold but that’s not all. It inspired a song, "Eating the Cats," by South African musician David Scott, "The Kiffness," that’s quickly gone viral and is leading to sold out shows on his European tour. Streaming proceeds from the tune are raising money for the Springfield SPCA.
"Eating the Cats" out now on Spotify & all streaming platforms! Thanks everyone for the incredible response 🙏🏼❤️
— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) September 14, 2024
All streaming royalties will be going to Clark County SPCA in Springfield Ohio 😻🐶
stream / buy here: https://t.co/Z5CTHjjwad
"Eating the Cats" live in Munich last night. Only a week ago I was in my studio in South Africa writing this song! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/L5ddbifJKt
— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) September 19, 2024
"Eating the Cats" live in Cologne last night.
— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) September 20, 2024
We've also passed 6M views in 6 days on YouTube & over $20k in revenue for the SPCA in Springfield Ohio.
Happy Friday! 🙏🏼❤️😻 pic.twitter.com/OwlxGq2xK2
Berlin demanded the song. I succumbed to peer pressure. pic.twitter.com/9GGKEiHd9W
— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) September 21, 2024
Scott recently spoke about his inspiration for the song and how it's taken off.
Spoke to @GavinLeeNews on @FRANCE24 about "Eating the Cats", Europe tour and life before & after the song. pic.twitter.com/AuBKDgmFvW
— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) September 22, 2024