Mayor Jacob Frey’s awkward dance at Black Entrepreneur State Fair draws ridicule

At the Black Entrepreneur State Fair, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joined a rap performance and tried to dance, wearing an off-white shirt, gray khakis and sunglasses. Observers noted his arm and hip movements were awkward and out of sync with the music, leading to a flood of sarcastic comments online. Social media users described the routine as “stiff as a board” and questioned the mayor’s coordination.

This incident follows earlier criticism of Frey’s dancing at a Somali Independence Day event, where his attempts were similarly mocked. The reactions highlight a perception that the mayor’s public appearances sometimes miss the mark with constituents. The episode has become a talking point on platforms like X, where users expressed disappointment and amusement. Overall, the mayor’s effort to engage with the community through performance was widely seen as a misstep.