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Indeed, there's a sarcastic tone in noting how Newsome employs "gangster" rhetoric during interviews, claiming he hung out on the streets, played basketball, and struggled to make a living. The speakers argue that this persona is part of a calculated effort to connect with communities, despite questions about its authenticity. They caution that critics argue these acts are nothing but political pandering, aimed at "playing the hood" rather than genuine roots.