Barack and Michelle Obama Set to Take the Stage on DNC Night 2 After Lil Jon Hypes Up Crowd
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Former President Obama and Michelle Obama are due to take the stage on Tuesday night at the United Center in Chicago, as Democrats continue to build enthusiasm for Kamala Harris’ campaign.
Celebrities including Spike Lee, Wendell Pierce, Sean Astin and Eva Longoria appeared for the state-by-state roll call vote earlier in the evening.
DJ Cassidy, who has performed at the Obamas’ birthday parties and at Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s wedding, kept things rolling with musical selections appropriate to each state, such as Prince for the Minnesota delegation and Kendrick Lamar for California.
When Georgia was called, Lil Jon performed briefly from the convention floor. Ana Navarro, a co-host on “The View,” acted as the celebrity host for the prime-time portion of the convention.
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