Social media users appear to have found a flaw in Magic Johnson’s recent endorsement of Karen Bass. Over the weekend, shortly after the Lakers legend released a video imploring Angelenos to vote for Bass for a second term as mayor of LA , several sharp-eyed politicos raced to X to rip the Hall of Fame basketball player for backing the 72-year-old in the race for one awkward reason. I understand Magic Johnson lives in Beverly Hills. I don’t believe Beverly Hills residents vote for LA Mayor, as BH is a different city with its own Mayor. https://t.co/5szd1GofZJ — Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) May 11, 2026 “I understand Magic Johnson lives in Beverly Hills,” said Justine Bateman, an author and filmmaker with over 400,000 followers on the app. “I don’t believe Beverly Hills residents vote for LA Mayor, as BH is a different city with its own Mayor.” Magic Johnson instructed Los Angeles residents to vote for Karen Bass in a video that was released on Sunday.…